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Construction & Remodeling in Bakersfield, CA
Bakersfield's housing is newer than the state's overall, with a median build year of 1990 against 1976 statewide. About 72 percent of homes are single-family detached houses, and permits go through the Development Services Department's Building Division.
Services
Services in Bakersfield
Services offered across California, including Bakersfield. Each page covers scope, cost factors and permits.
Kitchen Remodeling
Kitchen remodels that update the layout, cabinets, counters, lighting and finishes, planned around how you cook and use the room.
Bathroom Remodeling
Bathroom remodels built on sound waterproofing and ventilation, with fixtures and finishes that fit who uses the room.
Repairs & Maintenance
Planned repair visits for the small and mid-size problems that build up in a home or building, from sticking doors to rotted trim and loose railings.
Homes & buildings
What shapes a project in Bakersfield
Local conditions worth knowing before scope and budget are set.
Newer housing stock
Census estimates for 2020 to 2024 put Bakersfield's median housing build year at 1990, fourteen years newer than the statewide median of 1976. Half of the city's homes were built in 1990 or later.
Detached houses
About 72 percent of Bakersfield housing units are single-family detached houses, and about 61 percent of occupied homes are owner-occupied. Both shares are above the statewide figures of about 57 and 56 percent.
Sources (3)
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, table B25035 (retrieved via Census Reporter API) · checked 2026-09-24
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, tables B25024 and B25003 (retrieved via Census Reporter API) · checked 2026-09-24
- City of Bakersfield Development Services Department · checked 2026-09-24
Permits & service area
Before a project starts in Bakersfield
Local permit office
City of Bakersfield Development Services, Building Division
Which permits a project needs depends on its scope. We identify them during planning; the official site has current requirements, forms and fees.
Visit the permit office site (official site, opens in a new tab)Service area
Bakersfield, Kern County
Bakersfield service is still under review. Share your address and the scope of work, and availability is confirmed before scheduling.
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