Building permits · Jul 2026
Galveston County Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Galveston County, Texas — 268 units authorized in Jul 2026, 2,574 over the last 12 months — latest month +14.5% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 268 | 100.0% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 0 | 0.0% |
| All units | 268 | 100% |
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Galveston County building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Galveston County?+
268 new residential units were authorized in Galveston County, Texas in Jul 2026, and 2,574 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 Jul 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.