City building permits · May 2026
Encinitas Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Encinitas, California — 36 units in May 2026, 437 over the last 12 months — latest month -5.3% vs. a year earlier.
36
Units (latest month)
15
Single-family units
21
Multifamily (5+) units
$10,399,203
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 437 units permitted · latest month -5.3% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 15 | 41.7% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 21 | 58.3% |
| All units | 36 | 100% |
Encinitas building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Encinitas, California?+
36 new residential units were authorized in Encinitas in May 2026, and 437 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Encinitas permitting?+
In May 2026, 15 single-family and 21 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 58.3% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Encinitas'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.