City building permits · May 2026
South Houston Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for South Houston, Texas — 1 units in May 2026, 77 over the last 12 months — latest month +0% vs. a year earlier.
1
Units (latest month)
1
Single-family units
0
Multifamily (5+) units
$130,000
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 77 units permitted · latest month +0% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 1 | 100.0% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 0 | 0.0% |
| All units | 1 | 100% |
South Houston building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in South Houston, Texas?+
1 new residential units were authorized in South Houston in May 2026, and 77 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is South Houston permitting?+
In May 2026, 1 single-family and 0 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 0.0% of the total was multifamily.
Why might South Houston'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.