City building permits · May 2026
Fort Dodge Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Fort Dodge, Iowa — 1 units in May 2026, 47 over the last 12 months.
1
Units (latest month)
1
Single-family units
0
Multifamily (5+) units
$500,000
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 47 units permitted.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 1 | 100.0% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 0 | 0.0% |
| All units | 1 | 100% |
Fort Dodge building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Fort Dodge, Iowa?+
1 new residential units were authorized in Fort Dodge in May 2026, and 47 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Fort Dodge permitting?+
In May 2026, 1 single-family and 0 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 0.0% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Fort Dodge'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.