City building permits · Jul 2026
Marion Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Marion, Iowa — 13 units in Jul 2026, 210 over the last 12 months — latest month +30% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 11 | 84.6% |
| 2-unit structures | 2 | 15.4% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 0 | 0.0% |
| All units | 13 | 100% |
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Marion building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Marion, Iowa?+
13 new residential units were authorized in Marion in Jul 2026, and 210 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Marion permitting?+
In Jul 2026, 11 single-family and 0 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 15.4% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Marion'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.