City building permits · May 2026
Eureka Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Eureka, California — 55 units in May 2026, 88 over the last 12 months — latest month +2650% vs. a year earlier.
55
Units (latest month)
3
Single-family units
52
Multifamily (5+) units
$9,105,704
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 88 units permitted · latest month +2650% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 3 | 5.5% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 52 | 94.5% |
| All units | 55 | 100% |
Eureka building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Eureka, California?+
55 new residential units were authorized in Eureka in May 2026, and 88 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Eureka permitting?+
In May 2026, 3 single-family and 52 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 94.5% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Eureka'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.