City building permits · May 2026
Arcadia Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Arcadia, California — 50 units in May 2026, 583 over the last 12 months — latest month +2% vs. a year earlier.
50
Units (latest month)
6
Single-family units
40
Multifamily (5+) units
$12,609,435
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 583 units permitted · latest month +2% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 6 | 12.0% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 4 | 8.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 40 | 80.0% |
| All units | 50 | 100% |
Arcadia building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Arcadia, California?+
50 new residential units were authorized in Arcadia in May 2026, and 583 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Arcadia permitting?+
In May 2026, 6 single-family and 40 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 88.0% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Arcadia's numbers be zero some months?+
Permit activity is lumpy at the city level, and small jurisdictions may report to the Census with a lag. Zero in a month means no permits were reported, not necessarily no construction interest.