City building permits · Jul 2026
Manhattan Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Manhattan, Kansas — 29 units in Jul 2026, 184 over the last 12 months — latest month +163.6% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 7 | 24.1% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 22 | 75.9% |
| All units | 29 | 100% |
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Manhattan building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Manhattan, Kansas?+
29 new residential units were authorized in Manhattan in Jul 2026, and 184 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Manhattan permitting?+
In Jul 2026, 7 single-family and 22 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 75.9% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Manhattan'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.