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By Aaron Schulze

Building Sector

Kamloops building sector off to hottest start since 2020

Feb 11, 2026 | 10:40 AM

KAMLOOPS — The commercial sector and a large multi-family building got the Kamloops building sector off to a strong start in 2026. 

New numbers released by the City of Kamloops Building Inspection Division show nearly $17.6 million in activity over 74 permits for January 2026 — up from nearly $16.8 million from the same month last year and the near $8.7 million in 2024.

It’s the busiest start for the Kamloops building sector since 2020, when nearly $19.5 million was recorded over 87 permits.

The most notable permit was issued for a $6-million multi-family building. Elsewhere, 16 commercial permits were worth nearly $7.6 million while two industrial permits were worth just over $1.8 million.

Kamloops is also having a stronger start when it comes to new housing units. Permits for 36 residential units were issued in January 2026, including a 32-unit multi-family building, up from three during the same month in 2025.

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The Kamloops building sector had its third-busiest year on record in 2025 with builders taking out just under $350 million. 

The full building permit report for January 2026 can be viewed here.