City building permits · Jun 2026
Kansas City MO Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Kansas City MO, Missouri — 105 units in Jun 2026, 1,545 over the last 12 months — latest month -70.5% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 57 | 54.3% |
| 2-unit structures | 2 | 1.9% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 20 | 19.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 26 | 24.8% |
| All units | 105 | 100% |
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Kansas City MO building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Kansas City MO, Missouri?+
105 new residential units were authorized in Kansas City MO in Jun 2026, and 1,545 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Kansas City MO permitting?+
In Jun 2026, 57 single-family and 26 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 45.7% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Kansas City MO'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.