Building permits · May 2026
San Bernardino County Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for San Bernardino County, California — 507 units authorized in May 2026, 6,517 over the last 12 months — latest month -11.4% vs. a year earlier.
507
Units (latest month)
264
Single-family units
224
Multifamily (5+) units
$122,602,868
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 6,517 units permitted · latest month -11.4% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 264 | 52.1% |
| 2-unit structures | 10 | 2.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 9 | 1.8% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 224 | 44.2% |
| All units | 507 | 100% |
San Bernardino County building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in San Bernardino County?+
507 new residential units were authorized in San Bernardino County, California in May 2026, and 6,517 over the trailing 12 months (U.S. Census Building Permits Survey).
What share of San Bernardino County permits are multifamily?+
47.9% of San Bernardino 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.