City building permits · May 2026
Newark Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Newark, California — 11 units in May 2026, 91 over the last 12 months — latest month +10% vs. a year earlier.
11
Units (latest month)
3
Single-family units
8
Multifamily (5+) units
$2,762,409
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 91 units permitted · latest month +10% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 3 | 27.3% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 8 | 72.7% |
| All units | 11 | 100% |
Newark building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Newark, California?+
11 new residential units were authorized in Newark in May 2026, and 91 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Newark permitting?+
In May 2026, 3 single-family and 8 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 72.7% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Newark'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.