Building permits · Jul 2026
Kansas Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Kansas from the U.S. Census Building Permits Survey — 1,209 units authorized in Jul 2026, 12,026 over the last 12 months.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 584 | 48.3% |
| 2-unit structures | 178 | 14.7% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 57 | 4.7% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 390 | 32.3% |
| All units | 1,209 | 100% |
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Kansas building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Kansas?+
1,209 new residential housing units were authorized in Kansas in Jul 2026, and 12,026 over the trailing 12 months, per the U.S. Census Building Permits Survey.
Is homebuilding rising or falling in Kansas?+
In Jul 2026, Kansas permitted units were up 34.3% versus the same month a year earlier. Over the trailing 12 months, 12,026 units were authorized.
What share is multifamily?+
51.7% of Kansas's Jul 2026 permitted units were in multifamily (2+ unit) structures; 48.3% were single-family.