Kern County, California — 2026
Kern County had 317 projects with decisions YTD 2026: 411 approved and 1 denied (99.8% approval). Bakersfield led among cities with 62 projects, followed by Shafter (61).
Data through July 12, 2026 · Updated July 13, 2026 · America/Denver · Refreshed weekly
317
Projects YTD
411
Approved
1
Denied
99.8%
Approval rate
Cities in Kern County
| City | Projects | Approved | Denied | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bakersfield | 62 | 81 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Shafter | 61 | 72 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Arvin | 58 | 84 | 1 | 98.8% |
| Wasco | 43 | 65 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Ridgecrest | 20 | 25 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Delano | 18 | 18 | 0 | 100.0% |
| California City | 12 | 14 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Maricopa | 12 | 13 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Greenfield | 11 | 18 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Tehachapi | 10 | 11 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Fairfax | 7 | 7 | 0 | 100.0% |
| McFarland | 3 | 3 | 0 | 100.0% |
Frequently asked questions
- How many projects had council decisions in Kern County YTD 2026?
- 317 projects with 411 approved and 1 denied actions (99.8% approval).
- Which cities in Kern County had the most activity?
- Bakersfield (62 projects), Shafter (61 projects), Arvin (58 projects)