City building permits · Jun 2026
Buffalo Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Buffalo, New York — 24 units in Jun 2026, 196 over the last 12 months — latest month +100% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 2 | 8.3% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 22 | 91.7% |
| All units | 24 | 100% |
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Buffalo building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Buffalo, New York?+
24 new residential units were authorized in Buffalo in Jun 2026, and 196 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Buffalo permitting?+
In Jun 2026, 2 single-family and 22 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 91.7% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Buffalo's numbers be zero some months?+
Permit activity is lumpy at the city level, and small jurisdictions may report to the Census with a lag. Zero in a month means no permits were reported, not necessarily no construction interest.