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What’s being built in West Covina
New homes permitted every month.
New homes permitted
89 new homes were permitted in West Covina in the 12 months through August 2026, 2% fewer than the 12 months before.
- 89single-family homes
- 0homes in duplexes, townhome and apartment buildings
- $136Kaverage construction cost per single-family home
- $12.1Mtotal permitted construction value
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- 8Oct 24
- 7Nov 24
- 7Dec 24
- 7Jan 25
- 8Feb 25
- 7Mar 25
- 9Apr 25
- 8May 25
- 7Jun 25
- 8Jul 25
- 7Aug 25
- 8Sep 25
- 7Oct 25
- 6Nov 25
- 7Dec 25
- 7Jan 26
- 7Feb 26
- 9Mar 26
- 9Apr 26
- 7May 26
- 9Jun 26
- 7Jul 26
- 6Aug 26
Single-family Multifamily
Month-by-month numbers
| Month | Homes | Single-family | 2–4 units | 5+ units | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 2026 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | $816K |
| July 2026 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | $952K |
| June 2026 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 0 | $1.2M |
| May 2026 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | $952K |
| April 2026 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 0 | $1.2M |
| March 2026 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 0 | $1.2M |
| February 2026 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | $950K |
| January 2026 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | $950K |
| December 2025 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | $950K |
| November 2025 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | $814K |
| October 2025 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | $950K |
| September 2025 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | $1.1M |
| August 2025 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | $950K |
| July 2025 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | $1.1M |
| June 2025 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | $950K |
| May 2025 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | $1.1M |
| April 2025 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 0 | $1.2M |
| March 2025 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | $959K |
| February 2025 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | $1.1M |
| January 2025 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | $959K |
| December 2024 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | $959K |
| November 2024 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | $959K |
| October 2024 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | $1.1M |
| September 2024 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | $1.1M |
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 ↗
Local favorites
Directory Local businesses in West Covina
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AHI Hawaiian BBQ
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Alaia Couture boutique
Local shopAA
Almuchow Atbp.
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Alpha male
Local shopBE
Bahia Ensenada Grill
RestaurantBB
Berry’s Barbacoa
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Big Bob's Liquors & Market
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Boarders (skateshop)
Local shopBM
Broncos Mexican Grill and Sports Bar
RestaurantQuestions
How many new homes are being built in West Covina?
West Covina permitted 89 new homes in the 12 months through August 2026: 89 single-family homes and 0 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.