Metro building permits · Jun 2026
Wichita KS Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for the Wichita KS metropolitan area — 517 units in Jun 2026, 3,655 over the last 12 months — latest month +122.8% vs. a year earlier. #78 nationally.
517
Units (latest month)
133
Single-family units
267
Multifamily (5+) units
$102,953,000
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 3,655 units permitted · latest month +122.8% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 133 | 25.7% |
| 2-unit structures | 114 | 22.1% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 3 | 0.6% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 267 | 51.6% |
| All units | 517 | 100% |
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Wichita KS building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in the Wichita KS metro area?+
517 new residential units were authorized in Jun 2026, and 3,655 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
Where does Wichita KS rank nationally?+
Wichita KS ranks #78 of 922 U.S. metro/micro areas by units permitted over the last 12 months.
What share is multifamily?+
74.3% of the metro's Jun 2026 permitted units were in multifamily (2+ unit) buildings.