City building permits · May 2026
Jonesboro Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Jonesboro, Arkansas — 73 units in May 2026, 799 over the last 12 months — latest month +19.7% vs. a year earlier.
73
Units (latest month)
42
Single-family units
13
Multifamily (5+) units
$8,607,467
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 799 units permitted · latest month +19.7% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 42 | 57.5% |
| 2-unit structures | 6 | 8.2% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 12 | 16.4% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 13 | 17.8% |
| All units | 73 | 100% |
Jonesboro building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Jonesboro, Arkansas?+
73 new residential units were authorized in Jonesboro in May 2026, and 799 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Jonesboro permitting?+
In May 2026, 42 single-family and 13 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 42.5% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Jonesboro's numbers be zero some months?+
Permit activity is lumpy at the city level, and small jurisdictions may report to the Census with a lag. Zero in a month means no permits were reported, not necessarily no construction interest.