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What’s being built in Lemon Grove
New homes permitted every month.
New homes permitted
118 new homes were permitted in Lemon Grove in the 12 months through August 2026, 1% more than the 12 months before.
- 38single-family homes
- 80homes in duplexes, townhome and apartment buildings
- $173Kaverage construction cost per single-family home
- $8.6Mtotal permitted construction value
- 9Sep 24
- 10Oct 24
- 8Nov 24
- 7Dec 24
- 9Jan 25
- 9Feb 25
- 9Mar 25
- 11Apr 25
- 12May 25
- 13Jun 25
- 8Jul 25
- 12Aug 25
- 12Sep 25
- 11Oct 25
- 10Nov 25
- 14Dec 25
- 10Jan 26
- 16Feb 26
- 9Mar 26
- 8Apr 26
- 2May 26
- 8Jun 26
- 7Jul 26
- 11Aug 26
Single-family Multifamily
Month-by-month numbers
| Month | Homes | Single-family | 2–4 units | 5+ units | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 2026 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 9 | $555K |
| July 2026 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 5 | $454K |
| June 2026 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 6 | $479K |
| May 2026 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | $582K |
| April 2026 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | $618K |
| March 2026 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 0 | $1.6M |
| February 2026 | 16 | 3 | 0 | 13 | $820K |
| January 2026 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 7 | $669K |
| December 2025 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 11 | $770K |
| November 2025 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 8 | $530K |
| October 2025 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 8 | $694K |
| September 2025 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 8 | $858K |
| August 2025 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 9 | $719K |
| July 2025 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | $618K |
| June 2025 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 10 | $744K |
| May 2025 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 8 | $858K |
| April 2025 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 7 | $833K |
| March 2025 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 0 | $2.2M |
| February 2025 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 0 | $2.2M |
| January 2025 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 0 | $2.2M |
| December 2024 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | $832K |
| November 2024 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | $1.9M |
| October 2024 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 0 | $2.4M |
| September 2024 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 0 | $2.2M |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey, new privately owned housing units authorized from September 2024 to August 2026. New months are added as the Census posts them, about six weeks after the month ends. Census permits data ↗
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Pure Fruit Bar & Deli LLC
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The Godfather's Diner
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Lemon Grove Cafe
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Grove Grinder
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Coop’s West Texas BBQ & Catering
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Zest Wine Bistro
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Tuna Sushi
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RestaurantQuestions
How many new homes are being built in Lemon Grove?
Lemon Grove permitted 118 new homes in the 12 months through August 2026: 38 single-family homes and 80 homes in duplexes, townhome and apartment buildings, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Building Permits Survey.
Where do the monthly numbers come from?
From the U.S. Census Bureau’s Building Permits Survey, which counts new privately owned housing units authorized by local permit offices each month. It does not include remodels, additions or commercial buildings, and a permit is not a finished home.