Metro building permits · May 2026
Fresno CA Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for the Fresno CA metropolitan area — 312 units in May 2026, 3,153 over the last 12 months — latest month +2% vs. a year earlier. #93 nationally.
312
Units (latest month)
187
Single-family units
109
Multifamily (5+) units
$87,456,000
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 3,153 units permitted · latest month +2% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 187 | 59.9% |
| 2-unit structures | 16 | 5.1% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 109 | 34.9% |
| All units | 312 | 100% |
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Fresno CA building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in the Fresno CA metro area?+
312 new residential units were authorized in May 2026, and 3,153 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
Where does Fresno CA rank nationally?+
Fresno CA ranks #93 of 922 U.S. metro/micro areas by units permitted over the last 12 months.
What share is multifamily?+
40.1% of the metro's May 2026 permitted units were in multifamily (2+ unit) buildings.