Remodel & addition permits in Rochester, NY: May 2026
110 remodel & addition permits were filed in Rochester, NY in May 2026, 11% fewer than in April (124). Rochester, NY ranked 55th of the 90 places FirstDig covers for remodel & addition permits that month.
What the month shows
- The most common kind of work was home remodels: 17 permits, 15% of the month.
- 102 permits listed a job value; 25% of those were over $50,000.
- The busiest day was Monday, May 11, with 12; Mondays were the busiest weekday overall.
Median job value listed: $8,000.
The last months
| Month | Permits |
|---|---|
| December 2025 | 114 |
| January 2026 | 111 |
| February 2026 | 104 |
| March 2026 | 136 |
| April 2026 | 124 |
| May 2026 | 110 |
Kinds of work
- Home remodels: 17
- Commercial remodels & build-outs: 14
Job values listed
- Under $10,000: 55
- $10,000 to $50,000: 21
- $50,000 to $250,000: 11
- Over $250,000: 15
Remodel & addition permits in May 2026 in other places
- Los Angeles, CA: 4,007
- Philadelphia, PA: 2,809
- Portland, OR: 2,627
- Miami-Dade County, FL: 2,280
- New York, NY: 2,034
- San Francisco, CA: 1,549
- Columbus, OH: 1,384
- Miami, FL: 1,109
- Austin, TX: 989
- San Diego, CA: 931
- Boston, MA: 854
- Pittsburgh, PA: 713
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Source: Data: City of Rochester Neighborhood and Business Development. Permits filed 2026-05-01 to 2026-05-31, counted by filing date.