City building permits · May 2026
Fort Myers Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Fort Myers, Florida — 14 units in May 2026, 1,973 over the last 12 months — latest month -94.9% vs. a year earlier.
14
Units (latest month)
14
Single-family units
0
Multifamily (5+) units
$2,196,560
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 1,973 units permitted · latest month -94.9% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 14 | 100.0% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 0 | 0.0% |
| All units | 14 | 100% |
Fort Myers building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Fort Myers, Florida?+
14 new residential units were authorized in Fort Myers in May 2026, and 1,973 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Fort Myers permitting?+
In May 2026, 14 single-family and 0 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 0.0% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Fort Myers's numbers be zero some months?+
Permit activity is lumpy at the city level, and small jurisdictions may report to the Census with a lag. Zero in a month means no permits were reported, not necessarily no construction interest.