Building permits · May 2026
San Diego County Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for San Diego County, California — 974 units authorized in May 2026, 11,873 over the last 12 months — latest month +0.6% vs. a year earlier.
974
Units (latest month)
184
Single-family units
655
Multifamily (5+) units
$139,531,810
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 11,873 units permitted · latest month +0.6% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 184 | 18.9% |
| 2-unit structures | 96 | 9.9% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 39 | 4.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 655 | 67.2% |
| All units | 974 | 100% |
San Diego County building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in San Diego County?+
974 new residential units were authorized in San Diego County, California in May 2026, and 11,873 over the trailing 12 months (U.S. Census Building Permits Survey).
What share of San Diego County permits are multifamily?+
81.1% of San Diego 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.