City building permits · May 2026
Port Isabel Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Port Isabel, Texas — 3 units in May 2026, 37 over the last 12 months — latest month -50% vs. a year earlier.
3
Units (latest month)
3
Single-family units
0
Multifamily (5+) units
$1,247,100
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 37 units permitted · latest month -50% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 3 | 100.0% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 0 | 0.0% |
| All units | 3 | 100% |
Port Isabel building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Port Isabel, Texas?+
3 new residential units were authorized in Port Isabel in May 2026, and 37 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Port Isabel permitting?+
In May 2026, 3 single-family and 0 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 0.0% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Port Isabel'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.