City building permits · May 2026
Fontana Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Fontana, California — 125 units in May 2026, 1,292 over the last 12 months — latest month +35.9% vs. a year earlier.
125
Units (latest month)
31
Single-family units
81
Multifamily (5+) units
$22,878,946
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 1,292 units permitted · latest month +35.9% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 31 | 24.8% |
| 2-unit structures | 10 | 8.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 3 | 2.4% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 81 | 64.8% |
| All units | 125 | 100% |
Fontana building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Fontana, California?+
125 new residential units were authorized in Fontana in May 2026, and 1,292 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Fontana permitting?+
In May 2026, 31 single-family and 81 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 75.2% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Fontana'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.