Building permits · May 2026
Riverside County Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Riverside County, California — 555 units authorized in May 2026, 7,489 over the last 12 months — latest month -25.8% vs. a year earlier.
555
Units (latest month)
507
Single-family units
46
Multifamily (5+) units
$170,708,981
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 7,489 units permitted · latest month -25.8% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 507 | 91.4% |
| 2-unit structures | 2 | 0.4% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 46 | 8.3% |
| All units | 555 | 100% |
Riverside County building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Riverside County?+
555 new residential units were authorized in Riverside County, California in May 2026, and 7,489 over the trailing 12 months (U.S. Census Building Permits Survey).
What share of Riverside County permits are multifamily?+
8.6% of Riverside 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.