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New homes permitted every month, plus the latest permits from city records.

New homes permitted

1,963 new homes were permitted in Mesa in the 12 months through August 2026, 25% more than the 12 months before.

  • 799single-family homes
  • 1,164homes in duplexes, townhome and apartment buildings
  • $309Kaverage construction cost per single-family home
  • $460Mtotal permitted construction value
New homes permitted each month
  1. 132Sep 24
  2. 133Oct 24
  3. 525Nov 24
  4. 86Dec 24
  5. 129Jan 25
  6. 157Feb 25
  7. 119Mar 25
  8. 64Apr 25
  9. 56May 25
  10. 82Jun 25
  11. 58Jul 25
  12. 34Aug 25
  13. 91Sep 25
  14. 90Oct 25
  15. 63Nov 25
  16. 109Dec 25
  17. 56Jan 26
  18. 35Feb 26
  19. 72Mar 26
  20. 360Apr 26
  21. 91May 26
  22. 253Jun 26
  23. 224Jul 26
  24. 519Aug 26

Single-family Multifamily

Month-by-month numbers
MonthHomesSingle-family2–4 units5+ unitsValue
August 20265192416479$105M
July 2026224600164$49.3M
June 2026253698176$55.3M
May 2026919100$30.7M
April 2026360390321$68.7M
March 2026727200$23.7M
February 2026353500$11.5M
January 2026565600—
December 202510910900$35.9M
November 2025636300$20.7M
October 2025909000$29.6M
September 2025919100$30.0M
August 2025343400$11.2M
July 2025585800$19.1M
June 2025828200$27.0M
May 2025565600$18.4M
April 2025646400$21.1M
March 202511911900$37.2M
February 202515715700$49.1M
January 202512912900$56.0M
December 2024868600$41.5M
November 2024525950430$103M
October 202413313300$41.6M
September 202413213200$41.3M

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey, new privately owned housing units authorized from September 2024 to August 2026. New months are added as the Census posts them, about six weeks after the month ends. Census permits data ↗

Latest permits from city records

340 permits in the last 30 days. Showing the 60 newest from the last 60 days. Checked October 24.

  • Electrical10
  • Other Commercial7
  • Renovations/Remodels6
  • Tenant Improvement (Interior Only)5
  • Commercial/Industrial Projects5
  • Plumbing4

October 2026 60 shown

  1. Subdivision ImprovementsS Meridian RdOn- and off-site civil improvements. code modification, ref: pmt26-09235. new 1-inch landscape meter and 1.5-inch landscape meter. special inspections required for steel,…
  2. PermitE Broadway RdDemo (1) existing monument sign off of broadway rd. replace with one illuminated 12 feet x 8 feet detached sign. sign area 79 square feet. existing power to signs from anchor…
  3. Tenant Improvement (Interior Only)N Greenfield Rd · $510K valuationInterior build-out of an existing construction type ii-b, 1,855 sf shell office space. scope includes new interior partitions, restrooms, flooring, ceilings, lighting, millwork…
  4. Commercial/Industrial ProjectsE Mcdowell RdInstall canopy (427 sf) over existing electrical switchgear at boeing substation. special inspections required: steel construction, concrete construction, soils, high strength…
  5. Tenant Improvement (Interior Only)E Warner RdInterior mechanical gallery partition walls within approximately 53,218 sf of the second floor of an existing construction type ii-b building. scope limited to architectural wall…
  6. ElectricalS ArcherInstallation of a 60a dedicated circuit breaker for a wall connector hardwired tesla vehicle charger in the garage. also, a 30a dedicated circuit breaker for a mini-split in the…
  7. Remodeling With AdditionE Hope CirConverting existing 722 sf garage to livable and 48 sf of livable addition and a new 620 sf detached garage. minimum required building inspections for the alteration: footing,…
  8. Renovations/RemodelsW Keating AveHelical pier installation. special inspection required for: helical pier installation.
  9. PermitW Guadalupe RdInstall one double faced internally led illuminated detached sign 10' x 7'4". sign area 32 sq.ft. power supplied from new building electrical panel ref: pmt24-19661. results in…
  10. PermitS Hobson 101Installation of one 91 sq. ft. led halo lit illuminated reverse pan channel lettersets on north elevation of building amphenol industrial. signs shall be installed per nec 2023…
  11. ElectricalE Fairbrook StInstallation of a 60 amp dedicated circuit breaker for a wall connector hardwired tesla vehicle charger in the garage. existing 200 amp service meter. electrical shall be…
  12. Other CommercialE Broadway RdPbi - electrical - like for like replacement of the 4 meter pak panel supplying power to units #25, #26, #27, & #28. there will be no change in electrical loads/amps. electrical…
  13. Swimming PoolS TamborConstruct a 660 sf swimming pool & 70 sf spa with natural gas heat. installation of 30-ft of 1-in pe gas line buried 18-in deep with 14 gauge tracer wire from gas meter to 400k…
  14. Tenant Improvement (Interior Only)S Alma School Rd 15Existing daycare suite. demo existing partition wall. new partition walls, interior door frame, and interior door. new wall bracing at walls previously added during unpermitted…
  15. ElectricalS PasadenaRe-securing the electrical panel to the structure and replacing damaged riser due to storm causing tree to fall on riser per larry snyder/martin montijo jr in energy resources
  16. New Mobile HomeE Main St 223City of mesa zoning clearance permit only for installation of 16-ft x 62-ft 2027 champion ground set mh serial no.157-00p-h-a007060a. with com gas. one 18-ft x 42-ft attached…
  17. PlumbingE Farmdale AvePlumbing permit to replace existing wet space with new shower including new valve and prefabricated acrylic walls in the upstairs guest bathroom. no structural changes. new…
  18. PermitW Baseline Rd 3Installation of one set of reverse lit pan channel letters. 21 sq ft - dior nail bar.
  19. Storage Shed/BarnN Harris Dr · $55K valuationAccessory structure sfr – new 630 sf non livable rv cover and shop - 18 ft by 35 ft structure. type v construction. r5 occupancy. no deferred items. no special inspections. new…
  20. Other CommercialE Inverness AveExisting building. install iron site fencing, manual roller vehicle gate, and manual man gate. associated with pmt26-13797, same scope of work for adjacent property. approved as…
  21. Commercial/Industrial ProjectsW Rio Salado PkwyNew development of a 4-story, 103-unit, 54,770 sf, type v-a construction, r-1, a-2, a-3, b and s-1 occupancy candlewood suites hotel. special inspection req. steel, concrete,…
  22. Other CommercialE Peterson AveElectrical upgrade to an existing construction type v-b, group s-1 warehouse. scope includes installation of new 1,200a distribution equipment, panels, transformers, bridge crane…
  23. Commercial/Industrial ProjectsE Pecos RdInstallation of phase 1 access control devices at multiple existing and new door openings, including electric strikes, electromagnetic locks, door monitoring devices, and…
  24. AdditionsE Main St 910 · $9K valuationConstruct 109 sf open deck at front of the existing deck. no electric, no plumbing. to be constructed with all metal frame and wood construction. ref. bld2005-10232 for existing…
  25. Park Model Other AdditionS Ellsworth Rd 1601Permit for park model set, awning and livable addition. park model shall not be occupied until all structures are complete and final inspection is performed. installation of…
  26. Single Family (Detached)E Renata AveNew 1970 sf single story residence with 2+ car garage in hawes crossing. includes new water, gas and electric meter. special inspections for post tension slabs. addenda…
  27. PermitE Sebring AveInstall one face lit led pan channel lettersets and logo with fco letters 125 sq. ft. on front elevation of suite johns heating cooling plumbing. signs shall be installed per nec…
  28. Other CommercialE Southern AveNew led monument signed to replace existing non illuminated monument sign. existing base to remain. new electrical. no sign copy reviewed under this permit. approved as noted.…
  29. Renovations/RemodelsS JoplinRemove existing rear patio door and window and install new larger multi-slide door at 413 sf great room. modify existing wall opening and framing as required. type v-b…
  30. ElectricalE Minton CirInstallation of 60kw generator, sub panel, transfer switch, and dedicated gas line to existing sfr. minimum required building inspections: electric rough in and electric final,…
  31. PermitS Power RdInstall (1) 36 sq ft front lit led channel letters, acrylic face pan formed seven brew drive thru coffee and (2) 32.08 sq ft each front lit led channel letters seven 7b brew…
  32. Mobile Home Other AdditionE Main St 117"electrical permit to replace electric service like for like at existing residence. all repairs are to comply with srp and city of mesa codes and requirements. no plans required.…
  33. PermitE Superstition Springs BlvdInstall two led illuminated double sided monument signs using existing concrete base and stem wall, 8' in height 39 sq. ft. each. sign located out of right of way and easements.…
  34. ElectricalE Broadway RdUpgrade existing main service panel to 200a like for like. minimum required building inspections: electric rough in and electric final.
  35. ElectricalE University Dr 458Replace exterior 200a service panel & add interior sub-panel. *** permission from office to put this under different lot number. the correct lot # is 456. there is no matching…
  36. Swimming PoolE Hope CirConstruct a 1028 sq ft swimming pool / spa. all electrical to comply with 2023 nec requirements. this permit does not include any accessory structures. registered structural…
  37. Tenant Improvement (Interior Only)E Southern Ave 133 · $745K valuationTenant improvement to combine suites 131 and 133 into a single tenant space within an existing type iii-b building. new combined tenant space is 6,006 square feet with an a-2…
  38. Multi-Family ResidentialW Rio Salado PkwyNew development of a 5-story, 36-unit, 64,594 gross sf (50,813 net sf), type iii-a construction, r-2 occupancy multifamily apartment building with site improvements including…
  39. Commercial/Industrial ProjectsE Serenity AveThe project consists of the development of a new shops building and the associated paved access, parking, utility, and drainage infrastructure. no landscape meter. ref:…
  40. Multi-Family ResidentialW 7th StFire damage permit related to cob25-00173 fire damage of existing 4-unit multifamily residential group r2 occupancy, 3,300 sf bldg of existing cmu block construction,…
  41. Other CommercialS PierpontAddition to existing group i-2, condition 2 rehabilitation hospital. scope includes a new approximately 13,233-square-foot, construction type ii-b, 20-bed patient-care addition:…
  42. PermitE Southern AveInstall two (2) led illuminated building signs north and south elevations. 78 sf each the mattress shop tagline by brooklyn bedding. (1) monument sign panel (monument sign…
  43. Swimming PoolN 67th StConstruct a 520-sf swimming pool. no spa. no gas. all electrical to comply with 2023 nec requirements. this permit does not include any accessory structures. registered…
  44. Other CommercialW Rio Salado PkwyThis is a use permit for a temporary construction field office trailer for use by contractors while a permanent building is under construction. the construction trailer must be…
  45. Renovations/RemodelsE Jerome AvePlease note that before a damage permit is issued an estimate showing the company doing the work, the subject address, scope of work, materials, and labor from either the…
  46. ElectricalE Utopia AveInstallation of 20-amp circuit breaker at main electric panel for electric to pergola. light gauge, pre-manufactured metal patio covers and awnings are exempt from building…
  47. PlumbingS ColemanPlumbing permit to replace exisiting wet space with new shower in hall bathroom, including new valve and prefabricated arcylic walls. no structrual changes. new installations…
  48. PlumbingE Adobe StInstallation of 140-ft of 2-in pe gas line buried 18-in with 18 gauge tracer wire from gas meter to 400k btu pool heater. all gas lines to be installed per 2024 ifgc & com gas…
  49. PermitS Power Rd 108Install (2) exterior wall mounted illuminated signs with pan channel lettering: south elevation 21 sq.ft. buena papa fry bar. north elevation 51 sq.ft buena papa fry bar.
  50. Other CommercialW Main StInstall an additional new electrical meter 200a 3 phase (4 of 4 meters) and interior electrical panel at an existing building for a future tenant. approve as noted. results in…
  51. Commercial/Industrial ProjectsE Virginia StThe project scope includes removing the existing high-piled storage racking located in the ph. i / warehouse area.
  52. PermitS Stapley Dr 103Install (1) 62 sq ft internally illuminated set of rpc's with dual-lit logo with push thru letters 16 handles frozen yogurt 16 ice cream 16 vegan soft serve.
  53. ElectricalW Plata AvePermit is only for the installation of one tesla powerwall3 battery. b.e.s.s. shall be installed in accordance with nfpa 70 per r327.4. all work to be performed per 2024 irc,…
  54. Renovations/RemodelsE Carmel AvePlease note that before a damage permit is issued an estimate showing the company doing the work, the subject address, scope of work, materials, and labor from either the…
  55. PlumbingN Starry Pass CirInstallation of 125-ft of 1.5-in pe gas line buried 18-in with 14-gauge tracer wire from gas meter to 400k btu pool heater. all gas lines are to be installed per 2024 ifgc and…
  56. ElectricalE Ellis CirPermit is only for an upgrade to a 225amp service and the installation of one tesla powerwall 3. b.e.s.s. shall be installed in accordance with nfpa 70 per r327.4. all work to be…
  57. ElectricalE Hawk AveInstallation of a 30 amp dedicated circuit breaker for a nema 14-50 outlet in the garage. existing 200 amp service meter. electrical shall be installed per manufactures…
  58. Renovations/RemodelsE Russell StPlease note that before a damage permit is issued an estimate showing the company doing the work, the subject address, scope of work, materials, and labor from either the…
  59. Tenant Improvement (Interior Only)E Elliot Rd 113 · $3.0M valuationGroup s-1 and b occupancies. type v-b construction. 29,754 sf. occupant load 110. new office in existing warehouse suite. new partition walls inside to create a spec office area,…
  60. Renovations/RemodelsN AcaciaRelated to cob26-00026 fire damage repair and remodel of existing residence. new 399 sf non-livable carport, conversion of 500 sf existing garage to livable space and 360 sf…

From Development Services’s public “Building Permits” dataset. A permit is approval to build, not proof the work happened. Streets only, never house numbers. Official dataset ↗

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How many new homes are being built in Mesa?

Mesa permitted 1,963 new homes in the 12 months through August 2026: 799 single-family homes and 1,164 homes in duplexes, townhome and apartment buildings, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Building Permits Survey.

Where do the monthly numbers come from?

From the U.S. Census Bureau’s Building Permits Survey, which counts new privately owned housing units authorized by local permit offices each month. It does not include remodels, additions or commercial buildings, and a permit is not a finished home.

Where do the individual Mesa permits come from?

From Development Services’s public “Building Permits” dataset. We read it twice a day and show permits issued in the last 60 days, newest first, by street.

Why are house numbers left out?

To keep the page about neighborhoods, not individual homes. The official dataset linked on this page has the full public record.

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