Building permits · May 2026
Nassau County Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Nassau County, New York — 67 units authorized in May 2026, 959 over the last 12 months — latest month -6.9% vs. a year earlier.
67
Units (latest month)
52
Single-family units
13
Multifamily (5+) units
$35,470,768
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 959 units permitted · latest month -6.9% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 52 | 77.6% |
| 2-unit structures | 2 | 3.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 13 | 19.4% |
| All units | 67 | 100% |
Nassau County building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Nassau County?+
67 new residential units were authorized in Nassau County, New York in May 2026, and 959 over the trailing 12 months (U.S. Census Building Permits Survey).
What share of Nassau County permits are multifamily?+
22.4% of Nassau 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.