Why is this important?

The County is committed to assisting in the development of housing for the County's current and future residents. An economically viable community must also provide housing for all income levels.Housing is a key economic indicator in our region and has an effect on related industries, such as banking, the mortgage sector, raw materials, employment, construction, manufacturing and real estate. Typically, in a strong economy, demand for new homes is higher; conversely, in a weak economy, demand for new homes is lower. In San Diego, our current supply continues to fall short of demand.

By tracking the number of building permits issued we provide data regarding the intent to build and increase housing supply. While not all permits will result in built homes, this metric acts as a leading indicator for estimating housing that may be built in the future and the overall state of growth and economic vitality in our communities.