City building permits · May 2026
Rochester Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Rochester, New York — 9 units in May 2026, 216 over the last 12 months — latest month +28.6% vs. a year earlier.
9
Units (latest month)
4
Single-family units
5
Multifamily (5+) units
$3,755,124
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 216 units permitted · latest month +28.6% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 4 | 44.4% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 5 | 55.6% |
| All units | 9 | 100% |
Rochester building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Rochester, New York?+
9 new residential units were authorized in Rochester in May 2026, and 216 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Rochester permitting?+
In May 2026, 4 single-family and 5 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 55.6% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Rochester'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.