Kern County, CA — 2026 YTD
Kern County, CA indexed 614 development projects YTD in 2026 (through 2026-09-03). Residential leads at 22% (133 projects). Bakersfield is the most active city (165 projects), followed by Greenfield (131).
Data through September 3, 2026 · Updated September 4, 2026 · America/Denver · Refreshed weekly
YTD Projects
614
Cities in County
10
County activity by period
| Period | Projects |
|---|---|
| Year to date (Jan 1 – Sep 3, 2026) | 614 |
| This week (Aug 31 – Sep 3, 2026) | 0 |
Projects by Type (YTD)
| Type | Projects |
|---|---|
| Residential | 133 |
| Commercial | 49 |
| Industrial | 28 |
| Civic Actions | 15 |
| Infrastructure | 11 |
| Institutional/Public | 2 |
Cities in Kern County
City-level counts for YTD 2026. Linked cities have enough distinct activity for a standalone page.
| City | YTD Projects | Top Type |
|---|---|---|
| Bakersfield | 165 | Residential |
| Greenfield | 131 | Residential |
| Shafter | 93 | Industrial |
| California City | 67 | Residential |
| Arvin | 50 | Residential |
| Delano | 37 | Industrial |
| Ridgecrest | 25 | Civic Actions |
| McFarland | 19 | — |
| Tehachapi | 15 | — |
| Wasco | 8 | — |
Frequently asked questions
- How many development projects were indexed in Kern County, CA YTD 2026?
- 614 projects with indexed meeting dates year-to-date through 2026-09-03.
- Which cities in Kern County had the most development activity?
- Bakersfield (165), Greenfield (131), Shafter (93) lead the county by project count.