City building permits · May 2026
McAllen Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for McAllen, Texas — 82 units in May 2026, 1,174 over the last 12 months — latest month +2.5% vs. a year earlier.
82
Units (latest month)
74
Single-family units
0
Multifamily (5+) units
$25,177,406
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 1,174 units permitted · latest month +2.5% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 74 | 90.2% |
| 2-unit structures | 8 | 9.8% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 0 | 0.0% |
| All units | 82 | 100% |
McAllen building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in McAllen, Texas?+
82 new residential units were authorized in McAllen in May 2026, and 1,174 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is McAllen permitting?+
In May 2026, 74 single-family and 0 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 9.8% of the total was multifamily.
Why might McAllen'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.