Building permits · May 2026

Burlington County Building Permits

Monthly residential building permits for Burlington County, New Jersey 100 units authorized in May 2026, 1,647 over the last 12 months — latest month -31% vs. a year earlier.

100
Units (latest month)
61
Single-family units
30
Multifamily (5+) units
$15,530,130
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 1,647 units permitted · latest month -31% vs. a year earlier.
Total units permitted, by monthDec 2024May 2026
Dec 2024May 2026
Structure typeUnitsShare
Single-family (1-unit)6161.0%
2-unit structures00.0%
3–4 unit structures99.0%
Multifamily (5+ units)3030.0%
All units100100%

Burlington County building permits — FAQ

How many building permits were issued in Burlington County?+

100 new residential units were authorized in Burlington County, New Jersey in May 2026, and 1,647 over the trailing 12 months (U.S. Census Building Permits Survey).

What share of Burlington County permits are multifamily?+

39.0% of Burlington County's May 2026 permitted units were in multifamily (2+ unit) buildings.

Where does this data come from?+

Figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau's Building Permits Survey, a monthly census of permit-issuing jurisdictions. PUMSdata is independent and not affiliated with the Census Bureau.