Building permits · May 2026
Sussex County Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Sussex County, New Jersey — 30 units authorized in May 2026, 158 over the last 12 months — latest month +57.9% vs. a year earlier.
30
Units (latest month)
6
Single-family units
20
Multifamily (5+) units
$5,986,313
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 158 units permitted · latest month +57.9% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 6 | 20.0% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 4 | 13.3% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 20 | 66.7% |
| All units | 30 | 100% |
Sussex County building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Sussex County?+
30 new residential units were authorized in Sussex County, New Jersey in May 2026, and 158 over the trailing 12 months (U.S. Census Building Permits Survey).
What share of Sussex County permits are multifamily?+
80.0% of Sussex 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.