Housing in Senapati town showcases a transition from traditional architecture to modern urban development. In the peripheral villages and older parts of town, one can still find homes constructed using traditional materials like timber, bamboo, and tin roofing, adapted to withstand heavy monsoon rains.
Along the main highway and in the town center, there is a rapid proliferation of modern Reinforced Cement Concrete (RCC) structures. These multi-story buildings often serve a dual purpose: commercial shops on the ground floor and residential apartments above. Real estate is highly localized, with land ownership strictly governed by tribal customary laws, meaning land cannot be easily bought or sold to non-tribals. Rental properties are increasingly in demand due to students and government officials moving to the town.
