City building permits · May 2026
Wichita Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Wichita, Kansas — 141 units in May 2026, 1,719 over the last 12 months — latest month +16.5% vs. a year earlier.
141
Units (latest month)
59
Single-family units
0
Multifamily (5+) units
$28,743,898
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 1,719 units permitted · latest month +16.5% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 59 | 41.8% |
| 2-unit structures | 82 | 58.2% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 0 | 0.0% |
| All units | 141 | 100% |
Wichita building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Wichita, Kansas?+
141 new residential units were authorized in Wichita in May 2026, and 1,719 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Wichita permitting?+
In May 2026, 59 single-family and 0 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 58.2% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Wichita'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.