City building permits · Jul 2026
Modesto Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Modesto, California — 38 units in Jul 2026, 767 over the last 12 months — latest month -22.4% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 16 | 42.1% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 22 | 57.9% |
| All units | 38 | 100% |
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Modesto building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Modesto, California?+
38 new residential units were authorized in Modesto in Jul 2026, and 767 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Modesto permitting?+
In Jul 2026, 16 single-family and 22 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 57.9% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Modesto'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.