Building permits · May 2026
Harris County Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Harris County, Texas — 2,538 units authorized in May 2026, 28,664 over the last 12 months — latest month -4% vs. a year earlier.
2,538
Units (latest month)
1,592
Single-family units
784
Multifamily (5+) units
$666,636,095
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 28,664 units permitted · latest month -4% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 1,592 | 62.7% |
| 2-unit structures | 162 | 6.4% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 784 | 30.9% |
| All units | 2,538 | 100% |
Harris County building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Harris County?+
2,538 new residential units were authorized in Harris County, Texas in May 2026, and 28,664 over the trailing 12 months (U.S. Census Building Permits Survey).
What share of Harris County permits are multifamily?+
37.3% of Harris 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.