Building permits · May 2026
Westchester County Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Westchester County, New York — 70 units authorized in May 2026, 1,381 over the last 12 months — latest month -44.9% vs. a year earlier.
70
Units (latest month)
35
Single-family units
35
Multifamily (5+) units
$49,000,148
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 1,381 units permitted · latest month -44.9% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 35 | 50.0% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 35 | 50.0% |
| All units | 70 | 100% |
Westchester County building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Westchester County?+
70 new residential units were authorized in Westchester County, New York in May 2026, and 1,381 over the trailing 12 months (U.S. Census Building Permits Survey).
What share of Westchester County permits are multifamily?+
50.0% of Westchester 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.