City building permits · May 2026
South Gate Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for South Gate, California — 13 units in May 2026, 156 over the last 12 months — latest month -13.3% vs. a year earlier.
13
Units (latest month)
13
Single-family units
0
Multifamily (5+) units
$1,037,969
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 156 units permitted · latest month -13.3% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 13 | 100.0% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 0 | 0.0% |
| All units | 13 | 100% |
South Gate building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in South Gate, California?+
13 new residential units were authorized in South Gate in May 2026, and 156 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is South Gate permitting?+
In May 2026, 13 single-family and 0 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 0.0% of the total was multifamily.
Why might South Gate'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.