City building permits · Jun 2026
Surprise Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Surprise, Arizona — 259 units in Jun 2026, 3,028 over the last 12 months — latest month +4.4% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 214 | 82.6% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 45 | 17.4% |
| All units | 259 | 100% |
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Surprise building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Surprise, Arizona?+
259 new residential units were authorized in Surprise in Jun 2026, and 3,028 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Surprise permitting?+
In Jun 2026, 214 single-family and 45 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 17.4% 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.