Building permits · May 2026
Merced County Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Merced County, California — 29 units authorized in May 2026, 716 over the last 12 months — latest month -23.7% vs. a year earlier.
29
Units (latest month)
29
Single-family units
0
Multifamily (5+) units
$9,248,878
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 716 units permitted · latest month -23.7% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 29 | 100.0% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 0 | 0.0% |
| All units | 29 | 100% |
Merced County building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Merced County?+
29 new residential units were authorized in Merced County, California in May 2026, and 716 over the trailing 12 months (U.S. Census Building Permits Survey).
What share of Merced County permits are multifamily?+
0.0% of Merced County's May 2026 permitted units were in multifamily (2+ unit) buildings.
Where does this data come from?+
Figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau's Building Permits Survey, a monthly census of permit-issuing jurisdictions. PUMSdata is independent and not affiliated with the Census Bureau.