City building permits · May 2026
Allen Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Allen, Texas — 19 units in May 2026, 1,018 over the last 12 months — latest month -71.6% vs. a year earlier.
19
Units (latest month)
12
Single-family units
0
Multifamily (5+) units
$5,739,615
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 1,018 units permitted · latest month -71.6% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 12 | 63.2% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 7 | 36.8% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 0 | 0.0% |
| All units | 19 | 100% |
Allen building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Allen, Texas?+
19 new residential units were authorized in Allen in May 2026, and 1,018 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Allen permitting?+
In May 2026, 12 single-family and 0 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 36.8% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Allen'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.