City building permits · May 2026
Laredo Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Laredo, Texas — 111 units in May 2026, 1,263 over the last 12 months — latest month -9% vs. a year earlier.
111
Units (latest month)
94
Single-family units
14
Multifamily (5+) units
$28,171,901
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 1,263 units permitted · latest month -9% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 94 | 84.7% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 3 | 2.7% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 14 | 12.6% |
| All units | 111 | 100% |
Laredo building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Laredo, Texas?+
111 new residential units were authorized in Laredo in May 2026, and 1,263 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Laredo permitting?+
In May 2026, 94 single-family and 14 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 15.3% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Laredo'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.