City building permits · May 2026

Lufkin Building Permits

Monthly residential building permits for Lufkin, Texas 10 units in May 2026, 74 over the last 12 months — latest month +25% vs. a year earlier.

10
Units (latest month)
8
Single-family units
0
Multifamily (5+) units
$2,603,843
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 74 units permitted · latest month +25% vs. a year earlier.
Total units permitted, by monthDec 2024May 2026
Dec 2024May 2026
Structure typeUnitsShare
Single-family (1-unit)880.0%
2-unit structures220.0%
3–4 unit structures00.0%
Multifamily (5+ units)00.0%
All units10100%

Lufkin building permits — FAQ

How many building permits were issued in Lufkin, Texas?+

10 new residential units were authorized in Lufkin in May 2026, and 74 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.

What types of housing is Lufkin permitting?+

In May 2026, 8 single-family and 0 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 20.0% of the total was multifamily.

Why might Lufkin'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.