City building permits · May 2026
Stafford Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Stafford, Texas — 24 units in May 2026, 430 over the last 12 months — latest month -29.4% vs. a year earlier.
24
Units (latest month)
2
Single-family units
22
Multifamily (5+) units
$3,431,538
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 430 units permitted · latest month -29.4% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 2 | 8.3% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 22 | 91.7% |
| All units | 24 | 100% |
Stafford building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Stafford, Texas?+
24 new residential units were authorized in Stafford in May 2026, and 430 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Stafford permitting?+
In May 2026, 2 single-family and 22 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 91.7% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Stafford'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.