City building permits · May 2026
Chula Vista Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Chula Vista, California — 380 units in May 2026, 1,158 over the last 12 months — latest month +691.7% vs. a year earlier.
380
Units (latest month)
1
Single-family units
367
Multifamily (5+) units
$30,086,570
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 1,158 units permitted · latest month +691.7% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 1 | 0.3% |
| 2-unit structures | 8 | 2.1% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 4 | 1.1% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 367 | 96.6% |
| All units | 380 | 100% |
Chula Vista building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Chula Vista, California?+
380 new residential units were authorized in Chula Vista in May 2026, and 1,158 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Chula Vista permitting?+
In May 2026, 1 single-family and 367 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 99.7% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Chula Vista'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.