Building permits · May 2026
Jackson County Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Jackson County, Missouri — 567 units authorized in May 2026, 3,724 over the last 12 months — latest month +149.8% vs. a year earlier.
567
Units (latest month)
96
Single-family units
461
Multifamily (5+) units
$54,968,293
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 3,724 units permitted · latest month +149.8% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 96 | 16.9% |
| 2-unit structures | 2 | 0.4% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 8 | 1.4% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 461 | 81.3% |
| All units | 567 | 100% |
Jackson County building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Jackson County?+
567 new residential units were authorized in Jackson County, Missouri in May 2026, and 3,724 over the trailing 12 months (U.S. Census Building Permits Survey).
What share of Jackson County permits are multifamily?+
83.1% of Jackson County's May 2026 permitted units were in multifamily (2+ unit) buildings.
Where does this data come from?+
Figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau's Building Permits Survey, a monthly census of permit-issuing jurisdictions. PUMSdata is independent and not affiliated with the Census Bureau.