City building permits · May 2026
Imperial Beach Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Imperial Beach, California — 3 units in May 2026, 71 over the last 12 months — latest month -66.7% vs. a year earlier.
3
Units (latest month)
3
Single-family units
0
Multifamily (5+) units
$409,006
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 71 units permitted · latest month -66.7% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 3 | 100.0% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 0 | 0.0% |
| All units | 3 | 100% |
Imperial Beach building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Imperial Beach, California?+
3 new residential units were authorized in Imperial Beach in May 2026, and 71 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Imperial Beach permitting?+
In May 2026, 3 single-family and 0 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 0.0% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Imperial Beach'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.