Metro building permits · May 2026
Bakersfield-Delano CA Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for the Bakersfield-Delano CA metropolitan area — 247 units in May 2026, 2,994 over the last 12 months — latest month -2% vs. a year earlier. #99 nationally.
247
Units (latest month)
203
Single-family units
12
Multifamily (5+) units
$51,586,000
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 2,994 units permitted · latest month -2% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 203 | 82.2% |
| 2-unit structures | 26 | 10.5% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 6 | 2.4% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 12 | 4.9% |
| All units | 247 | 100% |
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Bakersfield-Delano CA building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in the Bakersfield-Delano CA metro area?+
247 new residential units were authorized in May 2026, and 2,994 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
Where does Bakersfield-Delano CA rank nationally?+
Bakersfield-Delano CA ranks #99 of 922 U.S. metro/micro areas by units permitted over the last 12 months.
What share is multifamily?+
17.8% of the metro's May 2026 permitted units were in multifamily (2+ unit) buildings.