City building permits · May 2026
Scotts Valley Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Scotts Valley, California — 40 units in May 2026, 170 over the last 12 months — latest month +344.4% vs. a year earlier.
40
Units (latest month)
0
Single-family units
40
Multifamily (5+) units
$7,645,797
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 170 units permitted · latest month +344.4% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 40 | 100.0% |
| All units | 40 | 100% |
Scotts Valley building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Scotts Valley, California?+
40 new residential units were authorized in Scotts Valley in May 2026, and 170 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Scotts Valley permitting?+
In May 2026, 0 single-family and 40 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 100.0% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Scotts Valley'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.