City building permits · May 2026
Santa Cruz Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Santa Cruz, California — 104 units in May 2026, 447 over the last 12 months — latest month +1055.6% vs. a year earlier.
104
Units (latest month)
4
Single-family units
100
Multifamily (5+) units
$22,232,634
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 447 units permitted · latest month +1055.6% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 4 | 3.8% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 100 | 96.2% |
| All units | 104 | 100% |
Santa Cruz building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Santa Cruz, California?+
104 new residential units were authorized in Santa Cruz in May 2026, and 447 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Santa Cruz permitting?+
In May 2026, 4 single-family and 100 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 96.2% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Santa Cruz'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.