Building permits · Jul 2026
Santa Barbara County Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Santa Barbara County, California — 222 units authorized in Jul 2026, 1,314 over the last 12 months — latest month +455% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 56 | 25.2% |
| 2-unit structures | 2 | 0.9% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 7 | 3.2% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 157 | 70.7% |
| All units | 222 | 100% |
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Santa Barbara County building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Santa Barbara County?+
222 new residential units were authorized in Santa Barbara County, California in Jul 2026, and 1,314 over the trailing 12 months (U.S. Census Building Permits Survey).
What share of Santa Barbara County permits are multifamily?+
74.8% of Santa Barbara County's Jul 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.