City building permits · May 2026
Ridgecrest Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Ridgecrest, California — 4 units in May 2026, 40 over the last 12 months — latest month +300% vs. a year earlier.
4
Units (latest month)
2
Single-family units
0
Multifamily (5+) units
$251,127
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 40 units permitted · latest month +300% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 2 | 50.0% |
| 2-unit structures | 2 | 50.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 0 | 0.0% |
| All units | 4 | 100% |
Ridgecrest building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Ridgecrest, California?+
4 new residential units were authorized in Ridgecrest in May 2026, and 40 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Ridgecrest permitting?+
In May 2026, 2 single-family and 0 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 50.0% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Ridgecrest'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.