City building permits · May 2026
Syracuse Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Syracuse, New York — 113 units in May 2026, 1,458 over the last 12 months.
113
Units (latest month)
0
Single-family units
110
Multifamily (5+) units
$5,515,823
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 1,458 units permitted.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 3 | 2.7% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 110 | 97.3% |
| All units | 113 | 100% |
Syracuse building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Syracuse, New York?+
113 new residential units were authorized in Syracuse in May 2026, and 1,458 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Syracuse permitting?+
In May 2026, 0 single-family and 110 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 100.0% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Syracuse'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.