City building permits · May 2026
El Cerrito Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for El Cerrito, California — 4 units in May 2026, 85 over the last 12 months.
4
Units (latest month)
4
Single-family units
0
Multifamily (5+) units
$629,000
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 85 units permitted.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 4 | 100.0% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 0 | 0.0% |
| All units | 4 | 100% |
El Cerrito building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in El Cerrito, California?+
4 new residential units were authorized in El Cerrito in May 2026, and 85 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is El Cerrito permitting?+
In May 2026, 4 single-family and 0 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 0.0% of the total was multifamily.
Why might El Cerrito's numbers be zero some months?+
Permit activity is lumpy at the city level, and small jurisdictions may report to the Census with a lag. Zero in a month means no permits were reported, not necessarily no construction interest.