How many homes are getting built in San Jose in 2026?
How many homes are getting built in San Jose in 2026?
Homebuilding is essential to meet growing housing demand and stabilize prices. Since the Great Recession, construction has lagged, keeping prices high. In San Jose, CA, building permits fluctuated in 2025, peaking at 1,234 in August, with 540 permits issued in January 2026. Nationwide, permits ranged from about 1.33 million to 1.48 million monthly in 2025, with 1.39 million issued in January 2026. Supply remains below needed levels, sustaining elevated prices.