City building permits · May 2026
Compton Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Compton, California — 18 units in May 2026, 179 over the last 12 months — latest month +157.1% vs. a year earlier.
18
Units (latest month)
9
Single-family units
9
Multifamily (5+) units
$4,637,624
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 179 units permitted · latest month +157.1% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 9 | 50.0% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 9 | 50.0% |
| All units | 18 | 100% |
Compton building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Compton, California?+
18 new residential units were authorized in Compton in May 2026, and 179 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Compton permitting?+
In May 2026, 9 single-family and 9 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 50.0% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Compton'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.