City building permits · May 2026
Escondido Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Escondido, California — 5 units in May 2026, 306 over the last 12 months — latest month -16.7% vs. a year earlier.
5
Units (latest month)
1
Single-family units
0
Multifamily (5+) units
$1,005,968
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 306 units permitted · latest month -16.7% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 1 | 20.0% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 4 | 80.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 0 | 0.0% |
| All units | 5 | 100% |
Escondido building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Escondido, California?+
5 new residential units were authorized in Escondido in May 2026, and 306 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Escondido permitting?+
In May 2026, 1 single-family and 0 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 80.0% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Escondido'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.