Building permits · May 2026
Santa Clara County Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Santa Clara County, California — 1,509 units authorized in May 2026, 7,632 over the last 12 months — latest month +809% vs. a year earlier.
1,509
Units (latest month)
118
Single-family units
1,391
Multifamily (5+) units
$286,864,071
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 7,632 units permitted · latest month +809% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 118 | 7.8% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 1,391 | 92.2% |
| All units | 1,509 | 100% |
Santa Clara County building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Santa Clara County?+
1,509 new residential units were authorized in Santa Clara County, California in May 2026, and 7,632 over the trailing 12 months (U.S. Census Building Permits Survey).
What share of Santa Clara County permits are multifamily?+
92.2% of Santa Clara 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.