City building permits · May 2026
South San Francisco Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for South San Francisco, California — 1 units in May 2026, 44 over the last 12 months — latest month -99.8% vs. a year earlier.
1
Units (latest month)
1
Single-family units
0
Multifamily (5+) units
$88,828
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 44 units permitted · latest month -99.8% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 1 | 100.0% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 0 | 0.0% |
| All units | 1 | 100% |
South San Francisco building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in South San Francisco, California?+
1 new residential units were authorized in South San Francisco in May 2026, and 44 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is South San Francisco permitting?+
In May 2026, 1 single-family and 0 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 0.0% of the total was multifamily.
Why might South San Francisco'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.