City building permits · May 2026
Edinburg Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Edinburg, Texas — 52 units in May 2026, 1,139 over the last 12 months — latest month -34.2% vs. a year earlier.
52
Units (latest month)
12
Single-family units
0
Multifamily (5+) units
$6,781,343
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 1,139 units permitted · latest month -34.2% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 12 | 23.1% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 40 | 76.9% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 0 | 0.0% |
| All units | 52 | 100% |
Edinburg building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Edinburg, Texas?+
52 new residential units were authorized in Edinburg in May 2026, and 1,139 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Edinburg permitting?+
In May 2026, 12 single-family and 0 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 76.9% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Edinburg'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.