Building permits · May 2026
Lawrence County Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Lawrence County, Missouri — 13 units authorized in May 2026, 157 over the last 12 months — latest month +85.7% vs. a year earlier.
13
Units (latest month)
6
Single-family units
5
Multifamily (5+) units
$2,655,232
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 157 units permitted · latest month +85.7% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 6 | 46.2% |
| 2-unit structures | 2 | 15.4% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 5 | 38.5% |
| All units | 13 | 100% |
Lawrence County building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Lawrence County?+
13 new residential units were authorized in Lawrence County, Missouri in May 2026, and 157 over the trailing 12 months (U.S. Census Building Permits Survey).
What share of Lawrence County permits are multifamily?+
53.8% of Lawrence 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.