City building permits · Jul 2026
Jonesboro Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Jonesboro, Arkansas — 65 units in Jul 2026, 792 over the last 12 months — latest month -5.8% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 39 | 60.0% |
| 2-unit structures | 6 | 9.2% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 15 | 23.1% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 5 | 7.7% |
| All units | 65 | 100% |
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Jonesboro building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Jonesboro, Arkansas?+
65 new residential units were authorized in Jonesboro in Jul 2026, and 792 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Jonesboro permitting?+
In Jul 2026, 39 single-family and 5 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 40.0% 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.