City building permits · May 2026
Ithaca Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Ithaca, New York — 19 units in May 2026, 132 over the last 12 months — latest month -63.5% vs. a year earlier.
19
Units (latest month)
3
Single-family units
16
Multifamily (5+) units
$3,906,350
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 132 units permitted · latest month -63.5% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 3 | 15.8% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 16 | 84.2% |
| All units | 19 | 100% |
Ithaca building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Ithaca, New York?+
19 new residential units were authorized in Ithaca in May 2026, and 132 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Ithaca permitting?+
In May 2026, 3 single-family and 16 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 84.2% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Ithaca'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.