City building permits · May 2026
San Marcos Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for San Marcos, Texas — 66 units in May 2026, 1,094 over the last 12 months — latest month -33.3% vs. a year earlier.
66
Units (latest month)
66
Single-family units
0
Multifamily (5+) units
$19,549,530
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 1,094 units permitted · latest month -33.3% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 66 | 100.0% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 0 | 0.0% |
| All units | 66 | 100% |
San Marcos building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in San Marcos, Texas?+
66 new residential units were authorized in San Marcos in May 2026, and 1,094 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is San Marcos permitting?+
In May 2026, 66 single-family and 0 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 0.0% of the total was multifamily.
Why might San Marcos'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.