Building permits · May 2026
Santa Cruz County Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Santa Cruz County, California — 155 units authorized in May 2026, 827 over the last 12 months — latest month +342.9% vs. a year earlier.
155
Units (latest month)
15
Single-family units
140
Multifamily (5+) units
$32,303,220
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 827 units permitted · latest month +342.9% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 15 | 9.7% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 140 | 90.3% |
| All units | 155 | 100% |
Santa Cruz County building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Santa Cruz County?+
155 new residential units were authorized in Santa Cruz County, California in May 2026, and 827 over the trailing 12 months (U.S. Census Building Permits Survey).
What share of Santa Cruz County permits are multifamily?+
90.3% of Santa Cruz 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.