City building permits · Jul 2026
Fremont Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Fremont, California — 146 units in Jul 2026, 708 over the last 12 months — latest month +1985.7% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 6 | 4.1% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 140 | 95.9% |
| All units | 146 | 100% |
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Fremont building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Fremont, California?+
146 new residential units were authorized in Fremont in Jul 2026, and 708 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Fremont permitting?+
In Jul 2026, 6 single-family and 140 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 95.9% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Fremont'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.