City building permits · May 2026
Buffalo Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Buffalo, New York — 18 units in May 2026, 184 over the last 12 months — latest month +50% vs. a year earlier.
18
Units (latest month)
2
Single-family units
16
Multifamily (5+) units
$3,908,496
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 184 units permitted · latest month +50% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 2 | 11.1% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 16 | 88.9% |
| All units | 18 | 100% |
Buffalo building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Buffalo, New York?+
18 new residential units were authorized in Buffalo in May 2026, and 184 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Buffalo permitting?+
In May 2026, 2 single-family and 16 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 88.9% 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.