Single-Family Permits Surge in September

September 2025 Residential Statistics Report

Single-family building permits increased 38 percent from August to September, according to statistics compiled by the Home Builders Association of Greater Kansas City (KCHBA). A total of 425 single-family homes were permitted in September, up from August’s 309 units. September’s number is also 7 percent higher than the single-family permit total of 397 in September 2024.

Year to date, 3,314 single-family permits have been issued/

Locally, Oak Grove issued the most single-family permits in September with 67, followed by Olathe and Kansas City, Mo., both with 42 single-family permits issued. Overland Park issued 35 single-family permits and Lee’s Summit 31.

Click here to view the September 2025 Residential Statistics Report.

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