Building permits · May 2026
Sarasota County Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Sarasota County, Florida — 340 units authorized in May 2026, 5,678 over the last 12 months — latest month -62.6% vs. a year earlier.
340
Units (latest month)
321
Single-family units
15
Multifamily (5+) units
$148,265,161
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 5,678 units permitted · latest month -62.6% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 321 | 94.4% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 4 | 1.2% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 15 | 4.4% |
| All units | 340 | 100% |
Sarasota County building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Sarasota County?+
340 new residential units were authorized in Sarasota County, Florida in May 2026, and 5,678 over the trailing 12 months (U.S. Census Building Permits Survey).
What share of Sarasota County permits are multifamily?+
5.6% of Sarasota 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.