Metro building permits · May 2026
Chico CA Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for the Chico CA metropolitan area — 66 units in May 2026, 954 over the last 12 months — latest month -47.2% vs. a year earlier. #211 nationally.
66
Units (latest month)
50
Single-family units
12
Multifamily (5+) units
$11,156,000
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 954 units permitted · latest month -47.2% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 50 | 75.8% |
| 2-unit structures | 4 | 6.1% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 12 | 18.2% |
| All units | 66 | 100% |
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Chico CA building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in the Chico CA metro area?+
66 new residential units were authorized in May 2026, and 954 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
Where does Chico CA rank nationally?+
Chico CA ranks #211 of 922 U.S. metro/micro areas by units permitted over the last 12 months.
What share is multifamily?+
24.2% of the metro's May 2026 permitted units were in multifamily (2+ unit) buildings.