Building permits · May 2026
Smith County Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Smith County, Texas — 45 units authorized in May 2026, 536 over the last 12 months — latest month +25% vs. a year earlier.
45
Units (latest month)
43
Single-family units
0
Multifamily (5+) units
$13,314,878
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 536 units permitted · latest month +25% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 43 | 95.6% |
| 2-unit structures | 2 | 4.4% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 0 | 0.0% |
| All units | 45 | 100% |
Smith County building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Smith County?+
45 new residential units were authorized in Smith County, Texas in May 2026, and 536 over the trailing 12 months (U.S. Census Building Permits Survey).
What share of Smith County permits are multifamily?+
4.4% of Smith 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.