City building permits · May 2026
Buena Park Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Buena Park, California — 8 units in May 2026, 62 over the last 12 months — latest month -85.5% vs. a year earlier.
8
Units (latest month)
2
Single-family units
6
Multifamily (5+) units
$2,397,151
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 62 units permitted · latest month -85.5% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 2 | 25.0% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 6 | 75.0% |
| All units | 8 | 100% |
Buena Park building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Buena Park, California?+
8 new residential units were authorized in Buena Park in May 2026, and 62 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Buena Park permitting?+
In May 2026, 2 single-family and 6 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 75.0% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Buena Park'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.