San Mateo County, California — 2026
San Mateo County had 313 projects with decisions YTD 2026: 458 approved and 9 denied (98.1% approval). Redwood City led among cities with 41 projects, followed by Half Moon Bay (39).
Data through September 3, 2026 · Updated September 4, 2026 · America/Denver · Refreshed weekly
313
Projects YTD
458
Approved
9
Denied
98.1%
Approval rate
Cities in San Mateo County
| City | Projects | Approved | Denied | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redwood City | 41 | 52 | 1 | 98.1% |
| Half Moon Bay | 39 | 47 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Belmont | 32 | 79 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Menlo Park | 29 | 69 | 0 | 100.0% |
| East Palo Alto | 26 | 30 | 8 | 78.9% |
| Hillsborough | 24 | 28 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Atherton | 22 | 28 | 0 | 100.0% |
| San Mateo | 19 | 19 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Millbrae | 18 | 18 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Colma | 17 | 38 | 0 | 100.0% |
| San Bruno | 12 | 16 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Brisbane | 7 | 7 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Daly City | 7 | 7 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Foster City | 6 | 6 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Pacifica | 5 | 5 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Portola Valley | 3 | 3 | 0 | 100.0% |
| San Carlos | 3 | 3 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Woodside | 2 | 2 | 0 | 100.0% |
| South San Francisco | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100.0% |
Frequently asked questions
- How many projects had council decisions in San Mateo County YTD 2026?
- 313 projects with 458 approved and 9 denied actions (98.1% approval).
- Which cities in San Mateo County had the most activity?
- Redwood City (41 projects), Half Moon Bay (39 projects), Belmont (32 projects)