City building permits · May 2026
Council Bluffs Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Council Bluffs, Iowa — 16 units in May 2026, 498 over the last 12 months — latest month +433.3% vs. a year earlier.
16
Units (latest month)
5
Single-family units
11
Multifamily (5+) units
$3,870,691
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 498 units permitted · latest month +433.3% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 5 | 31.3% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 11 | 68.8% |
| All units | 16 | 100% |
Council Bluffs building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Council Bluffs, Iowa?+
16 new residential units were authorized in Council Bluffs in May 2026, and 498 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Council Bluffs permitting?+
In May 2026, 5 single-family and 11 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 68.8% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Council Bluffs'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.