City building permits · May 2026
Lees Summit Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Lees Summit, Missouri — 40 units in May 2026, 1,267 over the last 12 months — latest month -52.9% vs. a year earlier.
40
Units (latest month)
16
Single-family units
24
Multifamily (5+) units
$10,628,317
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 1,267 units permitted · latest month -52.9% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 16 | 40.0% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 24 | 60.0% |
| All units | 40 | 100% |
Lees Summit building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Lees Summit, Missouri?+
40 new residential units were authorized in Lees Summit in May 2026, and 1,267 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Lees Summit permitting?+
In May 2026, 16 single-family and 24 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 60.0% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Lees Summit'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.