City building permits · Jul 2026
Riverside Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Riverside, California — 23 units in Jul 2026, 596 over the last 12 months.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 13 | 56.5% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 4 | 17.4% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 6 | 26.1% |
| All units | 23 | 100% |
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Riverside building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Riverside, California?+
23 new residential units were authorized in Riverside in Jul 2026, and 596 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Riverside permitting?+
In Jul 2026, 13 single-family and 6 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 43.5% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Riverside'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.