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Building Permits in Kansas City, Missouri

PermitStack indexes 1,522,172 building permits issued in Kansas City, Missouri, with 48,048 issued in the last 12 months alone. Search by address, contractor, category, and date via our free REST API.

1,522,172
Total permits
48,048
Last 12 months
3,751
Last 30 days
-7%
vs same period prior year
Jul 18, 2026
Latest permit

Permits by category (last 12 months)

Most common permit types issued in the last year.

Plumbing
8,477
Electrical
7,546
Mechanical
5,370
Interior remodel
1,926
Signage
650
Fire alarm
549
Renovation
513
Demolition
482
HVAC
192
Addition
191

Most recent permits

The 10 most recent permits issued in Kansas City, Missouri. Full dataset available via REST API.

IssuedPermit #AddressCategoryDescription
2026-07-18NSD-STR-028451101 Park AveOtherNon-Resident
2026-07-15CPZ-2020-00659107 W 9th St 302OtherZoning Clearance (for Business License)
2026-07-15CPPR-2026-016972746 Brooklyn AvePlumbingPlumbing General
2026-07-14PW-PA-005820 W 22nd St @ St Paul St ROW-INT-PWOtherAntenna
2026-07-14CPPC-2026-003976601 NW 72nd StPlumbingPlumbing General
2026-07-14CPBR-2026-017184601 Bell StOtherSingle Family - New
2026-07-14CPER-2026-021339411 NE 111th TerElectricalElectrical with Service
2026-07-14NSD-STR-028464330 Forest AveOtherResident
2026-07-14CPPR-2026-016875033 Lister AvePlumbingPlumbing General
2026-07-14CPER-2026-02704ElectricalElectrical Reconnect

Access Kansas City permit data via API

Query Kansas City, Missouri permits with a single HTTP request. Returns JSON with address, category, status, dates, and full description.

# Search all Kansas City permits issued this month
curl -H "X-API-Key: YOUR_KEY" \
  "https://api.permit-stack.com/v1/permits/search?city=Kansas%20City&state=MO&issued_after=2026-04-01"

Other cities we cover

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FAQ

Where does PermitStack get Kansas City permit data?

We ingest data directly from the official Kansas City open data portal (Tyler Data & Insights (Socrata)) daily. This is the same source used by the city's own public dashboards, normalized into a consistent JSON schema across our U.S. jurisdictions.

How current is the Kansas City data?

Our automated ingestion runs daily at 03:00 UTC. The latest permit in our database for Kansas City, Missouri was issued on July 18, 2026. Permit backlogs on the city side may mean some permits take a few days to appear.

Can I access Kansas City permits without an API key?

Yes — our free tier includes 100 requests per day, enough to search and filter Kansas City permits interactively. Sign up for a free API key to get started.

Can I export Kansas City permit data?

Yes. Paid plans support CSV export and periodic webhooks for changed permits.

How long does a Kansas City building permit take to issue?

The median time from permit filing to issuance in Kansas City, Missouri is 2 days, based on permits issued in the last 12 months. Smaller permit types (residential alteration, electrical) typically issue faster; new construction and large additions usually take longer.

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