City building permits · May 2026
Kansas City MO Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Kansas City MO, Missouri — 482 units in May 2026, 1,796 over the last 12 months — latest month +809.4% vs. a year earlier.
482
Units (latest month)
45
Single-family units
427
Multifamily (5+) units
$32,938,096
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 1,796 units permitted · latest month +809.4% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 45 | 9.3% |
| 2-unit structures | 2 | 0.4% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 8 | 1.7% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 427 | 88.6% |
| All units | 482 | 100% |
Kansas City MO building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Kansas City MO, Missouri?+
482 new residential units were authorized in Kansas City MO in May 2026, and 1,796 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Kansas City MO permitting?+
In May 2026, 45 single-family and 427 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 90.7% 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.