Building permits · May 2026
Fresno County Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Fresno County, California — 242 units authorized in May 2026, 2,308 over the last 12 months — latest month -16% vs. a year earlier.
242
Units (latest month)
117
Single-family units
109
Multifamily (5+) units
$65,637,990
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 2,308 units permitted · latest month -16% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 117 | 48.3% |
| 2-unit structures | 16 | 6.6% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 109 | 45.0% |
| All units | 242 | 100% |
Fresno County building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Fresno County?+
242 new residential units were authorized in Fresno County, California in May 2026, and 2,308 over the trailing 12 months (U.S. Census Building Permits Survey).
What share of Fresno County permits are multifamily?+
51.7% of Fresno County's May 2026 permitted units were in multifamily (2+ unit) buildings.
Where does this data come from?+
Figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau's Building Permits Survey, a monthly census of permit-issuing jurisdictions. PUMSdata is independent and not affiliated with the Census Bureau.