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Dallas County Building Permit Intelligence

Dallas County is part of the Dallas-Fort Worth market in North Texas. In April 2026, county builders authorized 793 residential building permits (U.S. Census Building Permits Survey). Activity spans cities including Dallas, Irving, Garland, generating work across roofing, hvac, remodeling. Storm exposure across the area adds recurring roofing and restoration demand.

793
Permits authorized
Census BPS · April 2026
2,613,539
Population
U.S. Census
#7
of 221 TX counties
By permit volume
7
Cities Covered
Construction Intelligence

Dallas County permit market, April 2026

In April 2026, builders pulled 793 residential building permits across Dallas County, ranking it #7 of 221 Texas counties by permit volume. Volume moved up 81.1% from the prior month, and is down 0.2% year over year. Single-family work accounted for 450 of those permits and multifamily (5+ unit) for 303.

Market Pulse

Census BPS · April 2026
793
building permits authorized
+81.1%vs prior month
-0.2%year over year (FRED)
450
Single-family
303
Multifamily (5+ unit)

Construction Demand Index

Modeled · BPS + FRED
59/ 100

Solid demand — worth pursuing

Composite of permit volume, month-over-month change, and year-over-year trend.

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State Ranking

Census BPS
#7 of 221

Dallas ranks #7 of 221 Texas counties by permits authorized in April 2026 — top 97% statewide.

Permit Trend (6 mo)

Census BPS

Dallas permit volume trended up over the last 6 months (501793 units).

NovDecJanFebMarApr
5011,3731,0661,380438793

Sources: Census BPS, FRED. Volume and trend are real U.S. Census Building Permits Survey data; year-over-year is FRED; the Construction Demand Index is a modeled composite. Trade- and ZIP-level breakdowns are real permit records, shown where the Texas permit feed covers the county.

Cities in Dallas County

PermitMap tracks building-permit activity across cities in Dallas County.

DallasIrvingGarlandMesquiteGrand PrairieRichardsonPlano

What's Included in Dallas County Permit Reports

Property Address

Full address for every permitted project

Permit Value

Project valuation to prioritize high-value leads

Permit Type

Filtered by your trade (roofing, HVAC, etc.)

Filing Date

Know exactly when permits were filed

Frequently Asked Questions

How many building permits are authorized in Dallas County?

In April 2026, Dallas County authorized 793 residential building permits according to the U.S. Census Building Permits Survey. Volumes vary seasonally; PermitMap refreshes the figure each month.

What permit types are most common in Dallas County?

Common permit work in Dallas County includes Roofing, HVAC, Kitchen Remodel, Commercial, Hail Restoration. Storm damage repairs drive significant roofing and restoration activity.

How do contractors in Dallas County get permit leads?

Contractors in Dallas County use PermitMap to track market demand and, where the permit feed is live, receive weekly permit reports filtered by trade. Reports include property addresses, project descriptions, permit values, and filing dates.

Is Dallas County a good market for storm restoration?

Dallas County carries high storm exposure, with hail and wind activity that drives roofing and restoration demand. Spring season tends to generate the most storm-related permits.

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