City building permits · May 2026
Surprise Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Surprise, Arizona — 195 units in May 2026, 3,017 over the last 12 months — latest month -21.7% vs. a year earlier.
195
Units (latest month)
195
Single-family units
0
Multifamily (5+) units
$75,134,059
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 3,017 units permitted · latest month -21.7% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 195 | 100.0% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 0 | 0.0% |
| All units | 195 | 100% |
Surprise building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Surprise, Arizona?+
195 new residential units were authorized in Surprise in May 2026, and 3,017 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Surprise permitting?+
In May 2026, 195 single-family and 0 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 0.0% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Surprise's numbers be zero some months?+
Permit activity is lumpy at the city level, and small jurisdictions may report to the Census with a lag. Zero in a month means no permits were reported, not necessarily no construction interest.