Building permits · May 2026
Lea County Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Lea County, New Mexico — 11 units authorized in May 2026, 139 over the last 12 months — latest month -21.4% vs. a year earlier.
11
Units (latest month)
11
Single-family units
0
Multifamily (5+) units
$3,261,706
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 139 units permitted · latest month -21.4% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 11 | 100.0% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 0 | 0.0% |
| All units | 11 | 100% |
Lea County building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Lea County?+
11 new residential units were authorized in Lea County, New Mexico in May 2026, and 139 over the trailing 12 months (U.S. Census Building Permits Survey).
What share of Lea County permits are multifamily?+
0.0% of Lea 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.