City building permits · May 2026
West Sacramento Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for West Sacramento, California — 72 units in May 2026, 436 over the last 12 months — latest month +380% vs. a year earlier.
72
Units (latest month)
10
Single-family units
8
Multifamily (5+) units
$16,981,805
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 436 units permitted · latest month +380% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 10 | 13.9% |
| 2-unit structures | 54 | 75.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 8 | 11.1% |
| All units | 72 | 100% |
West Sacramento building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in West Sacramento, California?+
72 new residential units were authorized in West Sacramento in May 2026, and 436 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is West Sacramento permitting?+
In May 2026, 10 single-family and 8 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 86.1% of the total was multifamily.
Why might West Sacramento'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.