Building permits · May 2026
Los Angeles County Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Los Angeles County, California — 2,308 units authorized in May 2026, 27,755 over the last 12 months — latest month +36.8% vs. a year earlier.
2,308
Units (latest month)
816
Single-family units
1,392
Multifamily (5+) units
$429,659,070
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 27,755 units permitted · latest month +36.8% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 816 | 35.4% |
| 2-unit structures | 86 | 3.7% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 14 | 0.6% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 1,392 | 60.3% |
| All units | 2,308 | 100% |
Los Angeles County building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Los Angeles County?+
2,308 new residential units were authorized in Los Angeles County, California in May 2026, and 27,755 over the trailing 12 months (U.S. Census Building Permits Survey).
What share of Los Angeles County permits are multifamily?+
64.6% of Los Angeles 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.