Building permits · May 2026
Ocean County Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Ocean County, New Jersey — 127 units authorized in May 2026, 2,573 over the last 12 months — latest month -47.7% vs. a year earlier.
127
Units (latest month)
96
Single-family units
29
Multifamily (5+) units
$40,935,640
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 2,573 units permitted · latest month -47.7% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 96 | 75.6% |
| 2-unit structures | 2 | 1.6% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 29 | 22.8% |
| All units | 127 | 100% |
Ocean County building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Ocean County?+
127 new residential units were authorized in Ocean County, New Jersey in May 2026, and 2,573 over the trailing 12 months (U.S. Census Building Permits Survey).
What share of Ocean County permits are multifamily?+
24.4% of Ocean 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.