City building permits · May 2026
Waco Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Waco, Texas — 520 units in May 2026, 1,498 over the last 12 months — latest month +612.3% vs. a year earlier.
520
Units (latest month)
48
Single-family units
468
Multifamily (5+) units
$86,569,234
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 1,498 units permitted · latest month +612.3% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 48 | 9.2% |
| 2-unit structures | 4 | 0.8% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 468 | 90.0% |
| All units | 520 | 100% |
Waco building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Waco, Texas?+
520 new residential units were authorized in Waco in May 2026, and 1,498 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Waco permitting?+
In May 2026, 48 single-family and 468 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 90.8% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Waco'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.