Building permits · May 2026
Tarrant County Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Tarrant County, Texas — 1,547 units authorized in May 2026, 15,181 over the last 12 months — latest month +90.8% vs. a year earlier.
1,547
Units (latest month)
978
Single-family units
531
Multifamily (5+) units
$414,544,326
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 15,181 units permitted · latest month +90.8% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 978 | 63.2% |
| 2-unit structures | 14 | 0.9% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 24 | 1.6% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 531 | 34.3% |
| All units | 1,547 | 100% |
Tarrant County building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Tarrant County?+
1,547 new residential units were authorized in Tarrant County, Texas in May 2026, and 15,181 over the trailing 12 months (U.S. Census Building Permits Survey).
What share of Tarrant County permits are multifamily?+
36.8% of Tarrant 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.