Building permits · Jul 2026
Kent County Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Kent County, Rhode Island — 35 units authorized in Jul 2026, 595 over the last 12 months — latest month -5.4% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 9 | 25.7% |
| 2-unit structures | 16 | 45.7% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 10 | 28.6% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 0 | 0.0% |
| All units | 35 | 100% |
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Kent County building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Kent County?+
35 new residential units were authorized in Kent County, Rhode Island in Jul 2026, and 595 over the trailing 12 months (U.S. Census Building Permits Survey).
What share of Kent County permits are multifamily?+
74.3% of Kent County's Jul 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.