City building permits · May 2026
Redwood City Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Redwood City, California — 24 units in May 2026, 135 over the last 12 months — latest month +166.7% vs. a year earlier.
24
Units (latest month)
4
Single-family units
20
Multifamily (5+) units
$561,004
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 135 units permitted · latest month +166.7% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 4 | 16.7% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 20 | 83.3% |
| All units | 24 | 100% |
Redwood City building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Redwood City, California?+
24 new residential units were authorized in Redwood City in May 2026, and 135 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Redwood City permitting?+
In May 2026, 4 single-family and 20 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 83.3% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Redwood City'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.