Building permits · May 2026
Rensselaer County Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Rensselaer County, New York — 18 units authorized in May 2026, 270 over the last 12 months — latest month +50% vs. a year earlier.
18
Units (latest month)
13
Single-family units
0
Multifamily (5+) units
$6,203,143
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 270 units permitted · latest month +50% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 13 | 72.2% |
| 2-unit structures | 2 | 11.1% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 3 | 16.7% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 0 | 0.0% |
| All units | 18 | 100% |
Rensselaer County building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Rensselaer County?+
18 new residential units were authorized in Rensselaer County, New York in May 2026, and 270 over the trailing 12 months (U.S. Census Building Permits Survey).
What share of Rensselaer County permits are multifamily?+
27.8% of Rensselaer 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.