City building permits · May 2026
Sarasota Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Sarasota, Florida — 12 units in May 2026, 263 over the last 12 months — latest month +50% vs. a year earlier.
12
Units (latest month)
5
Single-family units
7
Multifamily (5+) units
$7,055,284
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 263 units permitted · latest month +50% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 5 | 41.7% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 7 | 58.3% |
| All units | 12 | 100% |
Sarasota building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Sarasota, Florida?+
12 new residential units were authorized in Sarasota in May 2026, and 263 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Sarasota permitting?+
In May 2026, 5 single-family and 7 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 58.3% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Sarasota's numbers be zero some months?+
Permit activity is lumpy at the city level, and small jurisdictions may report to the Census with a lag. Zero in a month means no permits were reported, not necessarily no construction interest.