Mayor Todd Gloria Monday highlighted progress in permitting new housing as San Diego released its 2025 Annual Report on Homes, but the city has yet to keep pace with demand.

Last year, the city permitted 8,782 new homes — the second-highest total in the last decade — with many near transit stations and walkable amenities.

“San Diego is making real progress in tackling our housing crisis. We’re not just building more homes, but building them in the right places — near jobs, schools, transit and opportunity,” Gloria said. “And as we look ahead, my administration will continue to push for more affordable and attainable homeownership opportunities so that working families, seniors, veterans and first-time buyers can put down roots and thrive in San Diego.”

City officials said San Diego has

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