City building permits · May 2026
San Antonio Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for San Antonio, Texas — 525 units in May 2026, 4,338 over the last 12 months — latest month +5.6% vs. a year earlier.
525
Units (latest month)
440
Single-family units
85
Multifamily (5+) units
$176,365,913
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 4,338 units permitted · latest month +5.6% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 440 | 83.8% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 85 | 16.2% |
| All units | 525 | 100% |
San Antonio building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in San Antonio, Texas?+
525 new residential units were authorized in San Antonio in May 2026, and 4,338 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is San Antonio permitting?+
In May 2026, 440 single-family and 85 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 16.2% of the total was multifamily.
Why might San Antonio'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.