City building permits · May 2026
Knoxville Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Knoxville, Iowa — 19 units in May 2026, 50 over the last 12 months.
19
Units (latest month)
13
Single-family units
6
Multifamily (5+) units
$3,025,507
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 50 units permitted.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 13 | 68.4% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 6 | 31.6% |
| All units | 19 | 100% |
Knoxville building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Knoxville, Iowa?+
19 new residential units were authorized in Knoxville in May 2026, and 50 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Knoxville permitting?+
In May 2026, 13 single-family and 6 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 31.6% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Knoxville'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.