City building permits · May 2026
Santa Rosa Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Santa Rosa, California — 32 units in May 2026, 619 over the last 12 months — latest month +128.6% vs. a year earlier.
32
Units (latest month)
32
Single-family units
0
Multifamily (5+) units
$5,925,025
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 619 units permitted · latest month +128.6% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 32 | 100.0% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 0 | 0.0% |
| All units | 32 | 100% |
Santa Rosa building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Santa Rosa, California?+
32 new residential units were authorized in Santa Rosa in May 2026, and 619 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Santa Rosa permitting?+
In May 2026, 32 single-family and 0 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 0.0% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Santa Rosa'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.