City building permits · May 2026
Denton Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Denton, Texas — 87 units in May 2026, 3,547 over the last 12 months — latest month -70.5% vs. a year earlier.
87
Units (latest month)
83
Single-family units
0
Multifamily (5+) units
$34,501,278
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 3,547 units permitted · latest month -70.5% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 83 | 95.4% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 4 | 4.6% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 0 | 0.0% |
| All units | 87 | 100% |
Denton building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Denton, Texas?+
87 new residential units were authorized in Denton in May 2026, and 3,547 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Denton permitting?+
In May 2026, 83 single-family and 0 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 4.6% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Denton'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.