City building permits · Jul 2026
Rochester Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Rochester, New York — 12 units in Jul 2026, 209 over the last 12 months — latest month -58.6% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 4 | 33.3% |
| 2-unit structures | 2 | 16.7% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 6 | 50.0% |
| All units | 12 | 100% |
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Rochester building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Rochester, New York?+
12 new residential units were authorized in Rochester in Jul 2026, and 209 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Rochester permitting?+
In Jul 2026, 4 single-family and 6 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 66.7% 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.