Building permits · May 2026
Monterey County Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Monterey County, California — 70 units authorized in May 2026, 917 over the last 12 months — latest month +11.1% vs. a year earlier.
70
Units (latest month)
70
Single-family units
0
Multifamily (5+) units
$16,497,613
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 917 units permitted · latest month +11.1% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 70 | 100.0% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 0 | 0.0% |
| All units | 70 | 100% |
Monterey County building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Monterey County?+
70 new residential units were authorized in Monterey County, California in May 2026, and 917 over the trailing 12 months (U.S. Census Building Permits Survey).
What share of Monterey County permits are multifamily?+
0.0% of Monterey 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.