City building permits · May 2026
Corpus Christi Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Corpus Christi, Texas — 123 units in May 2026, 1,146 over the last 12 months — latest month +11.8% vs. a year earlier.
123
Units (latest month)
111
Single-family units
7
Multifamily (5+) units
$33,675,417
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 1,146 units permitted · latest month +11.8% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 111 | 90.2% |
| 2-unit structures | 2 | 1.6% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 3 | 2.4% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 7 | 5.7% |
| All units | 123 | 100% |
Corpus Christi building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Corpus Christi, Texas?+
123 new residential units were authorized in Corpus Christi in May 2026, and 1,146 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Corpus Christi permitting?+
In May 2026, 111 single-family and 7 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 9.8% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Corpus Christi'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.