City building permits · Jul 2026
Ankeny Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Ankeny, Iowa — 277 units in Jul 2026, 881 over the last 12 months — latest month +765.6% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 25 | 9.0% |
| 2-unit structures | 12 | 4.3% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 240 | 86.6% |
| All units | 277 | 100% |
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Ankeny building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Ankeny, Iowa?+
277 new residential units were authorized in Ankeny in Jul 2026, and 881 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Ankeny permitting?+
In Jul 2026, 25 single-family and 240 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 91.0% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Ankeny'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.