City building permits · May 2026
Lawrence Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Lawrence, Kansas — 17 units in May 2026, 191 over the last 12 months — latest month -15% vs. a year earlier.
17
Units (latest month)
12
Single-family units
5
Multifamily (5+) units
$4,406,125
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 191 units permitted · latest month -15% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 12 | 70.6% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 5 | 29.4% |
| All units | 17 | 100% |
Lawrence building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Lawrence, Kansas?+
17 new residential units were authorized in Lawrence in May 2026, and 191 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Lawrence permitting?+
In May 2026, 12 single-family and 5 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 29.4% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Lawrence'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.