The latest rebuild data as presented by the Palisadian Post offers encouraging signs that recovery is maintaining momentum. July recorded the highest number of permit submissions so far in 2026, though only by a small margin — a more important takeaway may be the relative consistency in applications over the past seven months.

Importantly, the pool of properties that have not yet filed is also getting smaller, making the continuing pace of submissions more meaningful. As of August 5, 1,705 parcels — 41.5% of those destroyed — had submitted rebuild permits. If the current trajectory continues, it is conceivable that more than half of destroyed parcels could have entered the permitting process before year-end. 979 parcels had begun construction of a primary structure as of August 5, with more than 300 additional homes holding shovel-ready permits.

Progress is increasingly visible on the ground as well.

Numbers, of course, cannot capture the difficult individual realities behind them. Some families continue to face financial, insurance and rebuilding challenges, while others have made the painful decision not to return. But momentum matters. A strengthening Palisades helps preserve value for those who must sell, builds confidence among families deciding whether to rebuild, and sends an increasingly important signal to our commercial community.

For businesses considering when to return, reopen or invest in the Palisades, the data is beginning to tell a compelling story: the community is coming back.

Data and analysis adapted from reporting by the Palisadian-Post and Pali Rebuild Map, current as of August 5, 2026.