Building permits · May 2026
Galveston County Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Galveston County, Texas — 241 units authorized in May 2026, 2,456 over the last 12 months — latest month -4.7% vs. a year earlier.
241
Units (latest month)
241
Single-family units
0
Multifamily (5+) units
$63,924,333
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 2,456 units permitted · latest month -4.7% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 241 | 100.0% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 0 | 0.0% |
| All units | 241 | 100% |
Galveston County building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Galveston County?+
241 new residential units were authorized in Galveston County, Texas in May 2026, and 2,456 over the trailing 12 months (U.S. Census Building Permits Survey).
What share of Galveston County permits are multifamily?+
0.0% of Galveston 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.