In the past five years, Ocean County has continued to see growth, with notable increases in multi-family residential approvals and commercial site expansions. A significant spike in multi-family residential approvals in 2024, with 25,416 units, reflecting an effort to address housing shortages.
Steady commercial growth, particularly in 2021 and 2024, with millions of square feet approved for development. Expansion of public facilities, ensuring infrastructure keeps pace with development demands.


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