California's 2006 Statewide Diversion Rate Estimate
This is the second of three figures referenced in California's 2006 Statewide Diversion Rate Estimate. The 2006 increase in disposal was less than in the prior year. California's residential construction activity decline in 2006 may have contributed to this slower increase in disposal. Staff analysis shows there is a relationship between disposal tonnage and construction activity.
The value of all California construction authorized by building permits for 2006 was $59.2 billion, a 9% decline since 2005, but a 27% increase since 2000. The value of California residential construction authorized by building permits was $38.1 billion, a 19% decline from 2005, but a 35% increase since 2000. The value of California non-residential construction authorized by building permits was $21.1 billion, a 16% increase from 2005, and a 13% increase since 2000.
See Figure 1 to compare 2006 employment by industry with 2005 and 2000.
See Figure 3 for new housing units permitted each year in California since 2000 and the percent change in new housing units permitted each year since 2000.
Figure 2: California Residential and Non-Residential Building Permit Valuations*, 2000-2006
Year
*Excludes heavy (non-building) construction and government buildings.
Source: California Employment Development Department
Above data presented as a table:
| Federal Fiscal Year | Residential Permits (Billions) | Non-residential (Billions) |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | $28.1 | $18.6 |
| 2001 | $28.8 | $16.8 |
| 2002 | $33.3 | $14.5 |
| 2003 | $39.0 | $13.9 |
| 2004 | $44.8 | $15.7 |
| 2005 | $47.1 | $18.3 |
| 2006 | $38.1 | $21.1 |
Last updated: January 09, 2008