City building permits · May 2026
Santa Paula Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Santa Paula, California — 40 units in May 2026, 185 over the last 12 months — latest month -76.9% vs. a year earlier.
40
Units (latest month)
7
Single-family units
33
Multifamily (5+) units
$9,395,858
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 185 units permitted · latest month -76.9% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 7 | 17.5% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 33 | 82.5% |
| All units | 40 | 100% |
Santa Paula building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Santa Paula, California?+
40 new residential units were authorized in Santa Paula in May 2026, and 185 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Santa Paula permitting?+
In May 2026, 7 single-family and 33 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 82.5% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Santa Paula'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.