City building permits · Jun 2026
Jonesboro Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Jonesboro, Arkansas — 67 units in Jun 2026, 796 over the last 12 months — latest month -4.3% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 36 | 53.7% |
| 2-unit structures | 6 | 9.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 12 | 17.9% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 13 | 19.4% |
| All units | 67 | 100% |
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Jonesboro building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Jonesboro, Arkansas?+
67 new residential units were authorized in Jonesboro in Jun 2026, and 796 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Jonesboro permitting?+
In Jun 2026, 36 single-family and 13 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 46.3% 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.