Building permits · Jun 2026
Essex County Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Essex County, New Jersey — 730 units authorized in Jun 2026, 4,818 over the last 12 months — latest month +356.3% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 24 | 3.3% |
| 2-unit structures | 32 | 4.4% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 24 | 3.3% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 650 | 89.0% |
| All units | 730 | 100% |
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Essex County building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Essex County?+
730 new residential units were authorized in Essex County, New Jersey in Jun 2026, and 4,818 over the trailing 12 months (U.S. Census Building Permits Survey).
What share of Essex County permits are multifamily?+
96.7% of Essex County's Jun 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.