City building permits · May 2026
Manhattan Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Manhattan, Kansas — 18 units in May 2026, 202 over the last 12 months — latest month +38.5% vs. a year earlier.
18
Units (latest month)
6
Single-family units
12
Multifamily (5+) units
$4,270,759
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 202 units permitted · latest month +38.5% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 6 | 33.3% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 12 | 66.7% |
| All units | 18 | 100% |
Manhattan building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Manhattan, Kansas?+
18 new residential units were authorized in Manhattan in May 2026, and 202 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Manhattan permitting?+
In May 2026, 6 single-family and 12 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 66.7% 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.