Metro building permits · May 2026
Wichita KS Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for the Wichita KS metropolitan area — 352 units in May 2026, 3,370 over the last 12 months — latest month +45.5% vs. a year earlier. #83 nationally.
352
Units (latest month)
175
Single-family units
10
Multifamily (5+) units
$73,839,000
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 3,370 units permitted · latest month +45.5% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 175 | 49.7% |
| 2-unit structures | 164 | 46.6% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 3 | 0.9% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 10 | 2.8% |
| All units | 352 | 100% |
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Wichita KS building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in the Wichita KS metro area?+
352 new residential units were authorized in May 2026, and 3,370 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
Where does Wichita KS rank nationally?+
Wichita KS ranks #83 of 922 U.S. metro/micro areas by units permitted over the last 12 months.
What share is multifamily?+
50.3% of the metro's May 2026 permitted units were in multifamily (2+ unit) buildings.