City building permits · May 2026
Lexington-Fayette Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Lexington-Fayette, Kentucky — 67 units in May 2026, 1,118 over the last 12 months — latest month -2.9% vs. a year earlier.
67
Units (latest month)
49
Single-family units
18
Multifamily (5+) units
$13,195,505
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 1,118 units permitted · latest month -2.9% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 49 | 73.1% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 18 | 26.9% |
| All units | 67 | 100% |
Lexington-Fayette building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Lexington-Fayette, Kentucky?+
67 new residential units were authorized in Lexington-Fayette in May 2026, and 1,118 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Lexington-Fayette permitting?+
In May 2026, 49 single-family and 18 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 26.9% 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.