City building permits · Jul 2026
Syracuse Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Syracuse, New York — 135 units in Jul 2026, 1,741 over the last 12 months.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2-unit structures | 2 | 1.5% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 133 | 98.5% |
| All units | 135 | 100% |
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Syracuse building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Syracuse, New York?+
135 new residential units were authorized in Syracuse in Jul 2026, and 1,741 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Syracuse permitting?+
In Jul 2026, 0 single-family and 133 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.