City building permits · May 2026
Santa Clara Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Santa Clara, California — 9 units in May 2026, 739 over the last 12 months — latest month +80% vs. a year earlier.
9
Units (latest month)
9
Single-family units
0
Multifamily (5+) units
$4,546,888
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 739 units permitted · latest month +80% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 9 | 100.0% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 0 | 0.0% |
| All units | 9 | 100% |
Santa Clara building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Santa Clara, California?+
9 new residential units were authorized in Santa Clara in May 2026, and 739 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Santa Clara permitting?+
In May 2026, 9 single-family and 0 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 0.0% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Santa Clara'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.