Metro building permits · Jul 2026
Wichita KS Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for the Wichita KS metropolitan area — 463 units in Jul 2026, 3,919 over the last 12 months — latest month +132.7% vs. a year earlier. #77 nationally.
463
Units (latest month)
124
Single-family units
157
Multifamily (5+) units
$95,654,000
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 3,919 units permitted · latest month +132.7% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 124 | 26.8% |
| 2-unit structures | 152 | 32.8% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 30 | 6.5% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 157 | 33.9% |
| All units | 463 | 100% |
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Wichita KS building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in the Wichita KS metro area?+
463 new residential units were authorized in Jul 2026, and 3,919 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
Where does Wichita KS rank nationally?+
Wichita KS ranks #77 of 922 U.S. metro/micro areas by units permitted over the last 12 months.
What share is multifamily?+
73.2% of the metro's Jul 2026 permitted units were in multifamily (2+ unit) buildings.