Building permits · May 2026
Erie County Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Erie County, New York — 105 units authorized in May 2026, 1,091 over the last 12 months — latest month -27.6% vs. a year earlier.
105
Units (latest month)
68
Single-family units
27
Multifamily (5+) units
$36,339,373
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 1,091 units permitted · latest month -27.6% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 68 | 64.8% |
| 2-unit structures | 2 | 1.9% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 8 | 7.6% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 27 | 25.7% |
| All units | 105 | 100% |
Erie County building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Erie County?+
105 new residential units were authorized in Erie County, New York in May 2026, and 1,091 over the trailing 12 months (U.S. Census Building Permits Survey).
What share of Erie County permits are multifamily?+
35.2% of Erie County's May 2026 permitted units were in multifamily (2+ unit) buildings.
Where does this data come from?+
Figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau's Building Permits Survey, a monthly census of permit-issuing jurisdictions. PUMSdata is independent and not affiliated with the Census Bureau.