Building permits · May 2026
Cameron County Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Cameron County, Texas — 237 units authorized in May 2026, 2,150 over the last 12 months — latest month +0% vs. a year earlier.
237
Units (latest month)
177
Single-family units
50
Multifamily (5+) units
$48,767,252
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 2,150 units permitted · latest month +0% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 177 | 74.7% |
| 2-unit structures | 10 | 4.2% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 50 | 21.1% |
| All units | 237 | 100% |
Cameron County building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Cameron County?+
237 new residential units were authorized in Cameron County, Texas in May 2026, and 2,150 over the trailing 12 months (U.S. Census Building Permits Survey).
What share of Cameron County permits are multifamily?+
25.3% of Cameron County's May 2026 permitted units were in multifamily (2+ unit) buildings.
Where does this data come from?+
Figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau's Building Permits Survey, a monthly census of permit-issuing jurisdictions. PUMSdata is independent and not affiliated with the Census Bureau.