Building permits · Jul 2026
Iowa Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Iowa from the U.S. Census Building Permits Survey — 1,512 units authorized in Jul 2026, 13,042 over the last 12 months.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 613 | 40.5% |
| 2-unit structures | 62 | 4.1% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 29 | 1.9% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 808 | 53.4% |
| All units | 1,512 | 100% |
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Iowa building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Iowa?+
1,512 new residential housing units were authorized in Iowa in Jul 2026, and 13,042 over the trailing 12 months, per the U.S. Census Building Permits Survey.
Is homebuilding rising or falling in Iowa?+
In Jul 2026, Iowa permitted units were up 55.4% versus the same month a year earlier. Over the trailing 12 months, 13,042 units were authorized.
What share is multifamily?+
59.5% of Iowa's Jul 2026 permitted units were in multifamily (2+ unit) structures; 40.5% were single-family.