Building permits · May 2026

Morris County Building Permits

Monthly residential building permits for Morris County, New Jersey 353 units authorized in May 2026, 1,623 over the last 12 months — latest month +148.6% vs. a year earlier.

353
Units (latest month)
55
Single-family units
296
Multifamily (5+) units
$71,959,119
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 1,623 units permitted · latest month +148.6% vs. a year earlier.
Total units permitted, by monthDec 2024May 2026
Dec 2024May 2026
Structure typeUnitsShare
Single-family (1-unit)5515.6%
2-unit structures20.6%
3–4 unit structures00.0%
Multifamily (5+ units)29683.9%
All units353100%

Morris County building permits — FAQ

How many building permits were issued in Morris County?+

353 new residential units were authorized in Morris County, New Jersey in May 2026, and 1,623 over the trailing 12 months (U.S. Census Building Permits Survey).

What share of Morris County permits are multifamily?+

84.4% of Morris 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.