City building permits · Jul 2026
Sioux City Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Sioux City, Iowa — 6 units in Jul 2026, 109 over the last 12 months — latest month -57.1% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 6 | 100.0% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 0 | 0.0% |
| All units | 6 | 100% |
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Sioux City building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Sioux City, Iowa?+
6 new residential units were authorized in Sioux City in Jul 2026, and 109 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Sioux City permitting?+
In Jul 2026, 6 single-family and 0 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 0.0% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Sioux City'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.