City building permits · Jun 2026
Hiawatha Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Hiawatha, Iowa — 11 units in Jun 2026, 106 over the last 12 months.
11
Units (latest month)
7
Single-family units
0
Multifamily (5+) units
$3,698,300
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 106 units permitted.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 7 | 63.6% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 4 | 36.4% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 0 | 0.0% |
| All units | 11 | 100% |
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Hiawatha building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Hiawatha, Iowa?+
11 new residential units were authorized in Hiawatha in Jun 2026, and 106 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Hiawatha permitting?+
In Jun 2026, 7 single-family and 0 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 36.4% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Hiawatha'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.