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Building Permits in Kent County, RI
New privately owned housing units authorized by building permits
- Units, last 12 months
- 569
- +64.5% from a year earlier
- Single-family homes
- 126
- In buildings with 5+ units
- 386
- Construction value
- $93.39M
- Last 12 months
New housing units authorized in Kent County
New housing units authorized each month (not seasonally adjusted)
By building type, last 12 months
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| Building type | Buildings | Housing units | Construction value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single-family | 126 | 126 | $34.5M |
| 2 units | 22 | 44 | $7.15M |
| 3 and 4 units | 4 | 13 | $2.01M |
| 5 or more units | 10 | 386 | $49.73M |
Year by year
Final annual totals
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| Year | All units | Single-family | 5+ units | Construction value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 248 | 143 | 21 | $41.85M |
| 2024 | 471 | 138 | 240 | $74.36M |
| 2023 | 215 | 146 | 17 | $41.25M |
| 2022 | 226 | 171 | 0 | $52.57M |
| 2021 | 291 | 152 | 54 | $39.17M |
| 2020 | 241 | 167 | 10 | $44.86M |
Frequently asked questions
- How many building permits were issued in Kent County?
- 569 new housing units were authorized in Kent County, RI in the 12 months through Aug 2026, including 126 single-family homes.
- What does a building permit count mean?
- The Census Bureau counts new privately owned housing units authorized by building permits. A permit is not a finished home: some projects start months later and a few never start. Remodels and nonresidential buildings are not included.
- Why are some counties missing?
- Places without a local permit office are not covered, and some areas report only once a year. Census fills in estimates for permit offices that did not report in a given month.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey · Through Aug 2026