City building permits · Jul 2026
Los Angeles Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Los Angeles, California — 1,397 units in Jul 2026, 17,744 over the last 12 months — latest month +88% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 230 | 16.5% |
| 2-unit structures | 184 | 13.2% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 26 | 1.9% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 957 | 68.5% |
| All units | 1,397 | 100% |
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Los Angeles building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Los Angeles, California?+
1,397 new residential units were authorized in Los Angeles in Jul 2026, and 17,744 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Los Angeles permitting?+
In Jul 2026, 230 single-family and 957 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 83.5% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Los Angeles'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.