City building permits · May 2026
Rock Valley Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Rock Valley, Iowa — 9 units in May 2026, 88 over the last 12 months — latest month +80% vs. a year earlier.
9
Units (latest month)
4
Single-family units
5
Multifamily (5+) units
$1,631,739
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 88 units permitted · latest month +80% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 4 | 44.4% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 5 | 55.6% |
| All units | 9 | 100% |
Rock Valley building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Rock Valley, Iowa?+
9 new residential units were authorized in Rock Valley in May 2026, and 88 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Rock Valley permitting?+
In May 2026, 4 single-family and 5 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 55.6% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Rock Valley'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.