City building permits · May 2026
Derby Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Derby, Kansas — 19 units in May 2026, 180 over the last 12 months — latest month +11.8% vs. a year earlier.
19
Units (latest month)
13
Single-family units
0
Multifamily (5+) units
$4,242,505
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 180 units permitted · latest month +11.8% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 13 | 68.4% |
| 2-unit structures | 6 | 31.6% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 0 | 0.0% |
| All units | 19 | 100% |
Derby building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Derby, Kansas?+
19 new residential units were authorized in Derby in May 2026, and 180 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Derby permitting?+
In May 2026, 13 single-family and 0 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 31.6% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Derby'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.