City building permits · May 2026
Union City Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Union City, California — 4 units in May 2026, 135 over the last 12 months — latest month +300% vs. a year earlier.
4
Units (latest month)
4
Single-family units
0
Multifamily (5+) units
$1,339,750
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 135 units permitted · latest month +300% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 4 | 100.0% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 0 | 0.0% |
| All units | 4 | 100% |
Union City building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Union City, California?+
4 new residential units were authorized in Union City in May 2026, and 135 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Union City permitting?+
In May 2026, 4 single-family and 0 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 0.0% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Union 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.