City building permits · May 2026
Lake Forest Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Lake Forest, California — 0 units in May 2026, 43 over the last 12 months — latest month -100% vs. a year earlier.
0
Units (latest month)
0
Single-family units
0
Multifamily (5+) units
$0
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 43 units permitted · latest month -100% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 0 | — |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | — |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | — |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 0 | — |
| All units | 0 | 100% |
Lake Forest building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Lake Forest, California?+
0 new residential units were authorized in Lake Forest in May 2026, and 43 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Lake Forest permitting?+
In May 2026, 0 single-family and 0 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 0.0% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Lake Forest'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.