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Building Permits in Kansas City, Missouri

PermitStack indexes 838,870 building permits issued in Kansas City, Missouri, with 26,059 issued in the last 12 months alone. Search by address, contractor, category, and date via our free REST API.

838,870
Total permits
26,059
Last 12 months
1,752
Last 30 days
-22%
vs same period prior year
Aug 28, 2026
Latest permit

Permits by category (last 12 months)

Most common permit types issued in the last year.

Electrical
7,008
Mechanical
5,243
Plumbing
3,892
Interior remodel
1,864
Signage
619
Fire alarm
466
Demolition
460
HVAC
174
Addition
161
Pool
88

Permit data by trade in Kansas City

Drill into the most common permit categories in Kansas City.

HVAC permitsPool permits

Most recent permits

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

IssuedPermit #AddressCategoryDescription
2026-08-28CPVP-2026-001905134 Baltimore AveMechanicalCommercial
2026-08-28CPEC-2026-013302715 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. BlvdElectricalElectrical General
2026-08-28PW-EV-2026-002684718 MO NW 91st st St NWOtherBlock Party
2026-08-28CPEC-2026-013221401 E Riverfront DrElectricalElectrical General
2026-08-28CPER-2026-016765609 Highland AveElectricalElectrical General
2026-08-28PW-P-2026-000575340 Harrison StOtherResidential
2026-08-28CPER-2026-03357343 Brighton AveElectricalElectrical General
2026-08-28PW-P-2026-000604104 Wyoming StOtherResidential
2026-08-28CPBR-2026-015967426 Tracy AveOtherSingle Family - New
2026-08-28CPFC-2026-003864600 Mill Creek PkwyFire alarmFast Track Fire Sprinkler

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

Related coverage in Missouri and nationwide.

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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 August 28, 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. CSV export is available on every plan, including free, with the row cap rising by tier. Real-time webhooks for changed permits are on the Developer plan and above.

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

The median time from permit filing to issuance in Kansas City, Missouri is 3 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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