Building permits · May 2026
El Dorado County Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for El Dorado County, California — 76 units authorized in May 2026, 434 over the last 12 months — latest month +137.5% vs. a year earlier.
76
Units (latest month)
68
Single-family units
8
Multifamily (5+) units
$38,152,937
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 434 units permitted · latest month +137.5% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 68 | 89.5% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 8 | 10.5% |
| All units | 76 | 100% |
El Dorado County building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in El Dorado County?+
76 new residential units were authorized in El Dorado County, California in May 2026, and 434 over the trailing 12 months (U.S. Census Building Permits Survey).
What share of El Dorado County permits are multifamily?+
10.5% of El Dorado County's May 2026 permitted units were in multifamily (2+ unit) buildings.
Where does this data come from?+
Figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau's Building Permits Survey, a monthly census of permit-issuing jurisdictions. PUMSdata is independent and not affiliated with the Census Bureau.