Building permits · May 2026
Ventura County Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Ventura County, California — 118 units authorized in May 2026, 1,507 over the last 12 months — latest month -82.2% vs. a year earlier.
118
Units (latest month)
38
Single-family units
77
Multifamily (5+) units
$30,694,260
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 1,507 units permitted · latest month -82.2% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 38 | 32.2% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 3 | 2.5% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 77 | 65.3% |
| All units | 118 | 100% |
Ventura County building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Ventura County?+
118 new residential units were authorized in Ventura County, California in May 2026, and 1,507 over the trailing 12 months (U.S. Census Building Permits Survey).
What share of Ventura County permits are multifamily?+
67.8% of Ventura 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.