Building permits · May 2026
Cape May County Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Cape May County, New Jersey — 75 units authorized in May 2026, 797 over the last 12 months — latest month -15.7% vs. a year earlier.
75
Units (latest month)
71
Single-family units
0
Multifamily (5+) units
$30,091,907
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 797 units permitted · latest month -15.7% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 71 | 94.7% |
| 2-unit structures | 4 | 5.3% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 0 | 0.0% |
| All units | 75 | 100% |
Cape May County building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Cape May County?+
75 new residential units were authorized in Cape May County, New Jersey in May 2026, and 797 over the trailing 12 months (U.S. Census Building Permits Survey).
What share of Cape May County permits are multifamily?+
5.3% of Cape May 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.