City building permits · May 2026
Abilene Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Abilene, Texas — 314 units in May 2026, 1,774 over the last 12 months — latest month +492.5% vs. a year earlier.
314
Units (latest month)
71
Single-family units
241
Multifamily (5+) units
$63,912,297
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 1,774 units permitted · latest month +492.5% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 71 | 22.6% |
| 2-unit structures | 2 | 0.6% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 241 | 76.8% |
| All units | 314 | 100% |
Abilene building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Abilene, Texas?+
314 new residential units were authorized in Abilene in May 2026, and 1,774 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Abilene permitting?+
In May 2026, 71 single-family and 241 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 77.4% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Abilene'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.