Building permits · May 2026
Polk County Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Polk County, Texas — 47 units authorized in May 2026, 745 over the last 12 months — latest month +6.8% vs. a year earlier.
47
Units (latest month)
47
Single-family units
0
Multifamily (5+) units
$17,054,166
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 745 units permitted · latest month +6.8% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 47 | 100.0% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 0 | 0.0% |
| All units | 47 | 100% |
Polk County building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Polk County?+
47 new residential units were authorized in Polk County, Texas in May 2026, and 745 over the trailing 12 months (U.S. Census Building Permits Survey).
What share of Polk County permits are multifamily?+
0.0% of Polk 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.