Building permits · May 2026
Nueces County Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Nueces County, Texas — 133 units authorized in May 2026, 1,426 over the last 12 months — latest month -5% vs. a year earlier.
133
Units (latest month)
121
Single-family units
7
Multifamily (5+) units
$36,635,584
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 1,426 units permitted · latest month -5% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 121 | 91.0% |
| 2-unit structures | 2 | 1.5% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 3 | 2.3% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 7 | 5.3% |
| All units | 133 | 100% |
Nueces County building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Nueces County?+
133 new residential units were authorized in Nueces County, Texas in May 2026, and 1,426 over the trailing 12 months (U.S. Census Building Permits Survey).
What share of Nueces County permits are multifamily?+
9.0% of Nueces 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.