City building permits · May 2026
Kansas City KS Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Kansas City KS, Kansas — 34 units in May 2026, 709 over the last 12 months — latest month -50.7% vs. a year earlier.
34
Units (latest month)
34
Single-family units
0
Multifamily (5+) units
$4,473,372
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 709 units permitted · latest month -50.7% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 34 | 100.0% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 0 | 0.0% |
| All units | 34 | 100% |
Kansas City KS building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Kansas City KS, Kansas?+
34 new residential units were authorized in Kansas City KS in May 2026, and 709 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Kansas City KS permitting?+
In May 2026, 34 single-family and 0 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 0.0% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Kansas City KS'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.