Building permits · May 2026
Johnson County Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Johnson County, Kansas — 202 units authorized in May 2026, 4,287 over the last 12 months — latest month +25.5% vs. a year earlier.
202
Units (latest month)
156
Single-family units
16
Multifamily (5+) units
$106,442,055
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 4,287 units permitted · latest month +25.5% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 156 | 77.2% |
| 2-unit structures | 6 | 3.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 24 | 11.9% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 16 | 7.9% |
| All units | 202 | 100% |
Johnson County building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Johnson County?+
202 new residential units were authorized in Johnson County, Kansas in May 2026, and 4,287 over the trailing 12 months (U.S. Census Building Permits Survey).
What share of Johnson County permits are multifamily?+
22.8% of Johnson County's May 2026 permitted units were in multifamily (2+ unit) buildings.
Where does this data come from?+
Figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau's Building Permits Survey, a monthly census of permit-issuing jurisdictions. PUMSdata is independent and not affiliated with the Census Bureau.