Building Permits in South Area

93 active building permits were issued in South Area in the last 12 months, with an estimated total construction value of $11,572,945.

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By the numbers · South Area

Active permits (12 mo)

+26%vs city avg 74

High impact

Medium impact

+300%vs city avg 1

Low impact

+22%vs city avg 73

Compared to the average Wichita neighborhood.

Permit map · South Area

Breakdown · South Area

Most common permit types

Home Improvement
50
Building Permit
41
Garage Or Outbuilding
2

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How many building permits are active in South Area?

93 active permits were issued in South Area in the last 12 months, with an average estimated cost of $186,660.

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Figures cover the South Area neighborhood association (the boundary outlined on the map): permits issued over the last 12 months that are still open and unexpired (closed and expired permits are not counted), compared against the average Wichita neighborhood. Source: City of Wichita open data. Open data updates on a delay, so the most recent records may be incomplete. For general information only — not legal, financial, or real-estate advice.