Building permits · May 2026
Somerset County Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Somerset County, New Jersey — 209 units authorized in May 2026, 841 over the last 12 months — latest month +41.2% vs. a year earlier.
209
Units (latest month)
17
Single-family units
188
Multifamily (5+) units
$9,304,048
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 841 units permitted · latest month +41.2% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 17 | 8.1% |
| 2-unit structures | 4 | 1.9% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 188 | 90.0% |
| All units | 209 | 100% |
Somerset County building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Somerset County?+
209 new residential units were authorized in Somerset County, New Jersey in May 2026, and 841 over the trailing 12 months (U.S. Census Building Permits Survey).
What share of Somerset County permits are multifamily?+
91.9% of Somerset 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.