Building permits · May 2026
Lee County Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Lee County, Florida — 615 units authorized in May 2026, 11,664 over the last 12 months — latest month -51.4% vs. a year earlier.
615
Units (latest month)
559
Single-family units
44
Multifamily (5+) units
$165,085,305
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 11,664 units permitted · latest month -51.4% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 559 | 90.9% |
| 2-unit structures | 4 | 0.7% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 8 | 1.3% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 44 | 7.2% |
| All units | 615 | 100% |
Lee County building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Lee County?+
615 new residential units were authorized in Lee County, Florida in May 2026, and 11,664 over the trailing 12 months (U.S. Census Building Permits Survey).
What share of Lee County permits are multifamily?+
9.1% of Lee 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.