Building permits · May 2026
Rock Island County Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Rock Island County, Illinois — 15 units authorized in May 2026, 166 over the last 12 months — latest month -16.7% vs. a year earlier.
15
Units (latest month)
8
Single-family units
5
Multifamily (5+) units
$3,439,836
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 166 units permitted · latest month -16.7% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 8 | 53.3% |
| 2-unit structures | 2 | 13.3% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 5 | 33.3% |
| All units | 15 | 100% |
Rock Island County building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Rock Island County?+
15 new residential units were authorized in Rock Island County, Illinois in May 2026, and 166 over the trailing 12 months (U.S. Census Building Permits Survey).
What share of Rock Island County permits are multifamily?+
46.7% of Rock Island County's May 2026 permitted units were in multifamily (2+ unit) buildings.
Where does this data come from?+
Figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau's Building Permits Survey, a monthly census of permit-issuing jurisdictions. PUMSdata is independent and not affiliated with the Census Bureau.