Galveston Building Permits & Property Data

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952 indexed permits · 14 property owners · Galveston, Texas.

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Galveston building permits — key stats
Permits (last 90 days) 952
Total permit value (90d) $25,687,528
Active contractors 4
Newest permit 2026-08-01

PermitGrab tracks 952 building permits in Galveston, TX as of 2026-08-01, with 14 property-owner records matched to permit addresses. Permits updated daily.

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Galveston building permit activity

Contractors pulled 475 building permits in Galveston over the last 30 days — down 0.4% from the prior 30 days, with $2,797,174 in declared project value across the 71 that report a cost. Over 90 days: 952 permits worth $25,687,528.

Most active contractors (last 6 months)

  1. BRIGHT STAR CUSTOM FENCE AND DECK — 1 permit
  2. Cruz Brothers Plumbing, LLC. — 1 permit
  3. FIRST AID PLUMBING — 1 permit
  4. GOWAN INC — 1 permit
  5. IP DESIGNS — 1 permit
  6. J AND B ROOFING — 1 permit
  7. Mahi Plumbing — 1 permit
  8. Weaver Plumbing, LLC. — 1 permit
Biggest project this month
$748,756 · Commercial Building Permit · 815 52nd Street, GALVESTON TX 77551
952
Indexed Permits
4
Active Contractors
14
Property Owners
2026-08-02
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Galveston had 475 new building permits filed in the last 30 days, led by 111 plumbing, 105 hvac and 84 electrical. The average project value is $39,396.

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952 records — permits and code violations sorted by date

Date Type Value Address Details Contractor / Status Save
2026-06-09 HVAC/Mech 12509 E Ventura Drive, Galveston TX 77554 Rear Deck extension. Please see attached plans
2026-06-09 General Construction 1623 Bay Pointe Drive, Galveston TX 77554 We are writing to respectfully request an extension on the existing permits asso…
2026-06-09 Plumbing 1417 24th Street, Galveston TX 77550 new plumbing for Garage 2nd floor full bathroom
2026-06-09 HVAC/Mech 1817 Ave I, Galveston TX 77550 4 ton
2026-06-09 General Construction 1611 Bay Pointe Drive, Galveston TX 77554 We are writing to respectfully request an extension on the existing permits asso…
2026-06-09 Solar 5009 Ave R 1/2, Galveston TX 77551 Roof-mounted photovoltaic (PV) solar system with energy storage system (ESS) for…
2026-06-08 HVAC/Mech 2928 Ave Q 1/2, Galveston TX 77550 replace 3T electric system and plenums
2026-06-08 HVAC/Mech 26010 Bay Breeze Drive, Galveston TX 77554 HVAC Install of (2) 2-Ton Electric Systems.
2026-06-08 HVAC/Mech 22131 Pecos Drive, Galveston TX 77554 Remove (4) houses piles 10x10x20 Replace (4) houses piles using 10x10x20
2026-06-08 Plumbing 1825 Ave O, Galveston TX 77550 Sewer Connection
2026-06-08 Demolition 59 Island Passage, Galveston TX 77554 tear down existing wood stairway and rebuild entry stairs with brick under 30"
2026-06-08 HVAC/Mech 2804 Ave R 1/2, Galveston TX 77550 Package unit
2026-06-08 Roofing 1812 41st Street, Galveston TX 77550 Roof replacement
2026-06-08 Electrical 2302 Sydnor Lane, Galveston TX 77554 Add garage lights and outlets.
2026-06-08 Electrical 3834 Concho Key, Galveston TX 77554 Set Power Pole
2026-06-08 General Construction 3520 Ave N 1/2, Galveston TX 77550 Long shotgun house on pilings.
2026-06-08 Windows/Doors 514 16th Street, Galveston TX 77550 18’ iron, gate 2 doors 6’ wide
2026-06-08 Plumbing 11110 Sportsman Road, Galveston TX 77554 Gas and vacuum breaker
2026-06-08 Plumbing 14114 Duncan Way, Galveston TX 77554 Replaced all above slab drains
2026-06-08 General Construction 1823 27th Street, Galveston TX 77550 2 stairs and handrails Build a deck with handrails
2026-06-08 HVAC/Mech 4114 Hardin Drive, Galveston TX 77554 Residential renovation and improvement project including construction of a new 4…
2026-06-08 General Construction ROW Construction Permit
2026-06-08 HVAC/Mech 4506 Ave Q 1/2, #2, Galveston TX 77551 Replace 2.5 ton condenser and air handler.
2026-06-08 General Construction 401 Harborside Drive, Galveston TX 77550 Commercial Building Permit
2026-06-08 Plumbing 2213 28th Street, Galveston TX 77550 Tunnel under home 27ft and replace old piping and connect to sewer line as neede…
2026-06-08 General Construction 4022 San Jacinto Drive, Galveston TX 77550 driveway
2026-06-08 General Construction 22206 Guadalupe Drive, Galveston TX 77554 Pouring a concrete driveway.
2026-06-08 Fence 1405 38th Street, Galveston TX 77550 Replace half fence in front of the house with a 3’ treated lumber fence. Remove …
2026-06-08 Roofing 1914 53rd Street, Galveston TX 77551 Remove existing shingles and replace withUtilize brand specific underlayment (GA…
2026-06-07 Pool/Spa 66 Colony Park Circle, Galveston TX 77551 Remove and replace portion of fence to provide temporary access to work area. Re…
2026-06-06 Roofing 7501 Stewart Road, Galveston TX 77551 24'X115' CANOPY - REPLACEMENT
2026-06-05 Plumbing 1610 Ave F, Galveston TX 77550 Shower Pan
2026-06-05 Roofing 2127 47th Street, Galveston TX 77551 shingles
2026-06-05 HVAC/Mech 2705 61st Street, M, Galveston TX 77551 Remodel of the former Rent A Center tenant space into a new Bath & Body Works st…
2026-06-05 General Construction 1200 Darcy Drive, Galveston TX 77554 Extension request for Res2024-00184
2026-06-05 Roofing 23155 Gulf Drive, Galveston TX 77554 United States of America Roof Permit
2026-06-05 Electrical 3306 Christmas Tree Point Road, Galveston TX 77554 standby generator installation
2026-06-05 Plumbing 5615 Ave R 1/2, Galveston TX 77551 Gas Pressure test on front house.
2026-06-05 Electrical 3723 Ave S 1/2, Galveston TX 77550 Rebuild service, update wiring
2026-06-05 Plumbing 26718 Bay Water Drive, Galveston TX 77554 NEW IRRIGATION SYSTEM
2026-06-05 Plumbing 3306 Christmas Tree Point Road, Galveston TX 77554 install gas line to generator
2026-06-05 Fence 11246 Sportsman Road, Galveston TX 77554 new fence
2026-06-05 Roofing 23155 Gulf Drive, Galveston TX 77554 reroof - shingles
2026-06-05 HVAC/Mech 4702 Caduceus Place, Galveston TX 77551 2 x split systems
2026-06-05 Roofing 23155 Gulf Drive, Galveston TX 77554 Roof Permit
2026-06-05 Roofing 21303 Gulf Drive, Galveston TX 77554 Remove existing layer of shingles Inspect and replace any damaged decking ( up t…
2026-06-05 Electrical 1417 24th Street, Galveston TX 77550 New garage apt. - REAR
2026-06-05 Roofing 16 S Cedar Lawn Drive, Galveston TX 77551 BUILD 33'X21' CARPORT.Set (6) 8x8 pilings in concrete. Install 2x12 stringers, 2…
2026-06-05 Electrical 5523 Ave O 1/2, Galveston TX 77551 new 200-amp service panel new meter overhead service TCI and Reconnect
2026-06-04 HVAC/Mech 1012 Ave E, Galveston TX 77550 replacing decking, stairs, rails and posts
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Top Contractors

Most active contractors by permit volume — last 90 days of activity shown in parentheses. 2 of 8 have verified phone numbers below.

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Contractor Permits (90d) Trade Avg Value Contact
1. Mahi Plumbing 1 permits/30d 1 (1) Plumbing - Verifying…
2. Weaver Plumbing, LLC. 1 (1) Plumbing - Verifying…
3. BRIGHT STAR CUSTOM FENCE AND DECK 1 (1) Landscaping & Exterior - Verifying…
4. IP DESIGNS 1 permits/30d 1 (1) HVAC - Verifying…
5. Cruz Brothers Plumbing, LLC. 📞 1 (1) Plumbing - 🔒 Reveal
6. J AND B ROOFING 1 permits/30d 1 (1) Roofing - Verifying…
7. GOWAN INC 📞 1 (1) HVAC - 🔒 Reveal
8. FIRST AID PLUMBING 1 (1) Plumbing - Verifying…

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Construction Activity in Galveston

New building permits in Galveston, Texas indicate upcoming construction projects. Contractors can identify subcontracting opportunities by monitoring recently issued permits for residential renovations, commercial buildouts, and new construction. Early outreach to permit holders often results in higher close rates before projects go to competitive bid.

About Galveston Building Permits

Galveston, Texas processes thousands of building permits covering residential construction, commercial buildouts, renovations, and specialty trade work. PermitGrab tracks 952+ Galveston building permits — updated daily from official city sources.

Every new construction project in Galveston requires a building permit before work can begin. These public records include the project address, scope of work, estimated cost, and often the general contractor's name — making them valuable leads for subcontractors looking for new projects in Galveston.

How Contractors Use Galveston Permit Data

HVAC contractors, electricians, plumbers, and roofers in Galveston use building permit data to find projects before they hit traditional lead services. When a new commercial buildout or residential renovation permit is filed, it signals upcoming work that needs subcontractors.

Instead of competing for shared leads on HomeAdvisor or Angi, contractors who monitor Galveston building permits can reach out to general contractors the day a permit is issued — before anyone else calls. This first-mover advantage leads to higher close rates and better project selection.

PermitGrab sends daily email alerts filtered by trade, so Galveston electrical contractors only see electrical permits, HVAC contractors only see mechanical permits, and so on.

Reviewed by Marcus Reeves · Page data current as of · Sources: official Galveston open data portal.

Who pulled permits in Galveston this week?

PermitGrab indexes 952 building permits in Galveston, with new filings from the city's permit feed on every refresh. Each permit is matched against 14 property-owner records for direct outreach.

How fresh is Galveston permit data?

The most recent permit indexed for Galveston is dated 2026-08-01. Updated daily • newest record from 1d ago. Permit records carry filing date, address, project value, contractor name (where the source publishes it), and permit type, so a fresh row means a fresh lead.

What construction is happening in Galveston right now?

In the last 30 days, Galveston permitting activity covers 475 new building permits. The mix spans new construction, residential renovations, mechanical/electrical/plumbing upgrades, roof replacements, demolitions, and tenant improvements — every record is a buying signal for a different contractor or supplier persona.

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How to look up Galveston building permits

Search recent Galveston, TX building permits by address, contractor, and permit type in the table above — pulled from the Galveston building department's public permit records and updated as new filings post. Filter by trade or search an address to look up a specific permit. For this week's filing volume and the most active contractors, see the Galveston Permit Pulse.

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Who’s Building in Galveston?

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Property Address Owner Owner Intel Source
5131 PORT ENTRY GALVESTON TX EMP*** County assessor
2902 MILLIKAN DR GALVESTON TX YOS*** County assessor
13207 ROSEMARY CV GALVESTON TX TUC*** County assessor
9086 VISTA VERDE GALVESTON TX MOO*** County assessor
10408 COUNTRY BREEZE GALVESTON TX CAS*** County assessor

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Frequently Asked Questions about Galveston Building Permits

How many building permits does PermitGrab track in Galveston?

PermitGrab currently tracks 952 building permits in Galveston, Texas. Data is pulled directly from the official municipal open-data source on every collection cycle and includes permit number, address, permit type, contractor, status, and estimated value where available.

How fresh is the Galveston permit data?

PermitGrab collects Galveston daily. New permits appear here within 1–3 days of the municipal source publishing them. The count above reflects the complete current record from that source.

How can contractors find construction leads in Galveston?

Contractors find leads in Galveston by filtering PermitGrab by trade and ZIP code, then contacting the permit applicant (owner or general contractor) directly. Pro subscribers get verified phone numbers and can set up saved-search email alerts so new matches land in their inbox the same day they’re filed.

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Who buys this data?

Galveston permit & owner data, by use case

Same data, different angle. Pick the playbook that matches what you sell.

Real estate investors
Code violations in Galveston = motivated sellers. Out-of-state landlord + active citation = top of the wholesale call list.
Contractors & subs
Every Galveston GC who pulled a permit this week is sourcing labor and materials right now. Phone numbers included.
Home service companies
A Galveston addition or remodel signals an HVAC, plumbing, or warranty upsell window. Reach owners while the project is fresh.
Solar installers
Roof permits and electrical upgrades in Galveston are the highest-intent solar lead signals. Owner-occupant filter built in.
Insurance agents
Galveston renovations trigger updated dwelling-coverage limits. Get the address-level signal before the renewal cycle does.
Material suppliers
Lumber, drywall, roofing, fixtures — every Galveston permit is a parts list. Build a route by job type and value tier.
Developers & new construction
Ground-up builds in Galveston mean a long runway of subcontractor and material orders. Sort new-construction permits by project value and reach the GC before the trades are locked.
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