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By Aaron Schulze

Kamloops Building Sector

2025 a top-three year for Kamloops building sector, narrowly surpassing 2024

Jan 8, 2026 | 7:17 AM

KAMLOOPS — The Kamloops building sector had its third-busiest year on record in 2025, surpassing the previous year’s construction revenue by a splinter. 

According to year-end numbers published by the City of Kamloops Building Inspection Division, builders took out $349,857,124 over 1,066 permits in 2025. Last year’s construction revenue is $18,472 higher than what was recorded in 2024. 

Only 2022 ($415.4 million) and 2020 ($395.1 million) saw the city issue a greater value in permits. 

In 2025, nearly two thirds of construction revenue came from the residential sector while just under $100 million came from the commercial side. 

Kamloops also surpassed the previous year’s new housing unit total. Permits for 733 residential units were approved in 2025, up from 702 units in 2024. 

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However, the year didn’t end with New Year’s fireworks for the Kamloops building sector. Only $6.9 million in construction revenue was recorded over 64 permits in December. However, it’s up from $4.4 million over 58 permits during the same month in 2024. 

The full building permit report for December 2025 can be viewed here.