City building permits · Jul 2026
Lexington-Fayette Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Lexington-Fayette, Kentucky — 93 units in Jul 2026, 1,115 over the last 12 months — latest month +4.5% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 41 | 44.1% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 52 | 55.9% |
| All units | 93 | 100% |
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Lexington-Fayette building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Lexington-Fayette, Kentucky?+
93 new residential units were authorized in Lexington-Fayette in Jul 2026, and 1,115 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Lexington-Fayette permitting?+
In Jul 2026, 41 single-family and 52 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 55.9% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Lexington-Fayette'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.