City building permits · May 2026
Cedar Rapids Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Cedar Rapids, Iowa — 46 units in May 2026, 682 over the last 12 months — latest month +109.1% vs. a year earlier.
46
Units (latest month)
8
Single-family units
8
Multifamily (5+) units
$9,759,930
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 682 units permitted · latest month +109.1% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 8 | 17.4% |
| 2-unit structures | 22 | 47.8% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 8 | 17.4% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 8 | 17.4% |
| All units | 46 | 100% |
Cedar Rapids building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Cedar Rapids, Iowa?+
46 new residential units were authorized in Cedar Rapids in May 2026, and 682 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Cedar Rapids permitting?+
In May 2026, 8 single-family and 8 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 82.6% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Cedar Rapids'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.