Monterey County, California — 2026
Monterey County had 302 projects with decisions YTD 2026: 400 approved and 8 denied (98.0% approval). Carmel-by-the-Sea led among cities with 63 projects, followed by Seaside (49).
Data through July 12, 2026 · Updated July 13, 2026 · America/Denver · Refreshed weekly
302
Projects YTD
400
Approved
8
Denied
98.0%
Approval rate
Cities in Monterey County
| City | Projects | Approved | Denied | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carmel-by-the-Sea | 63 | 80 | 5 | 94.1% |
| Seaside | 49 | 56 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Monterey | 47 | 56 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Salinas | 40 | 54 | 0 | 100.0% |
| King City | 34 | 59 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Marina | 27 | 35 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Pacific Grove | 21 | 31 | 3 | 91.2% |
| Sand City | 10 | 12 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Soledad | 6 | 12 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Gonzales | 5 | 5 | 0 | 100.0% |
Frequently asked questions
- How many projects had council decisions in Monterey County YTD 2026?
- 302 projects with 400 approved and 8 denied actions (98.0% approval).
- Which cities in Monterey County had the most activity?
- Carmel-by-the-Sea (63 projects), Seaside (49 projects), Monterey (47 projects)