Building permits · May 2026
Denton County Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Denton County, Texas — 667 units authorized in May 2026, 10,123 over the last 12 months — latest month -21.7% vs. a year earlier.
667
Units (latest month)
589
Single-family units
16
Multifamily (5+) units
$184,165,272
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 10,123 units permitted · latest month -21.7% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 589 | 88.3% |
| 2-unit structures | 54 | 8.1% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 8 | 1.2% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 16 | 2.4% |
| All units | 667 | 100% |
Denton County building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Denton County?+
667 new residential units were authorized in Denton County, Texas in May 2026, and 10,123 over the trailing 12 months (U.S. Census Building Permits Survey).
What share of Denton County permits are multifamily?+
11.7% of Denton 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.