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New Construction in San Diego
Residential building permits — U.S. Census Bureau Building Permits Survey.
Housing units authorized (2025)
6,828
Single-family
819
Multifamily
6,009
Construction value (2025)
$1.2B
| Year | Buildings | Units | Single-family | Multifamily | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1,233 | 6,828 | 819 | 6,009 | $1.2B |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey. Counts are permits issued by the local permit office, which precede — and don't always become — actual construction. A partial-year row is marked with the months reported.