Building permits · May 2026
Imperial County Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Imperial County, California — 31 units authorized in May 2026, 181 over the last 12 months — latest month +47.6% vs. a year earlier.
31
Units (latest month)
29
Single-family units
0
Multifamily (5+) units
$3,623,045
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 181 units permitted · latest month +47.6% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 29 | 93.5% |
| 2-unit structures | 2 | 6.5% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 0 | 0.0% |
| All units | 31 | 100% |
Imperial County building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Imperial County?+
31 new residential units were authorized in Imperial County, California in May 2026, and 181 over the trailing 12 months (U.S. Census Building Permits Survey).
What share of Imperial County permits are multifamily?+
6.5% of Imperial 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.