City building permits · Jul 2026
Visalia Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Visalia, California — 64 units in Jul 2026, 883 over the last 12 months — latest month +14.3% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 48 | 75.0% |
| 2-unit structures | 4 | 6.3% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 4 | 6.3% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 8 | 12.5% |
| All units | 64 | 100% |
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Visalia building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Visalia, California?+
64 new residential units were authorized in Visalia in Jul 2026, and 883 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Visalia permitting?+
In Jul 2026, 48 single-family and 8 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 25.0% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Visalia'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.