City building permits · May 2026
Urbandale Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Urbandale, Iowa — 17 units in May 2026, 641 over the last 12 months — latest month -52.8% vs. a year earlier.
17
Units (latest month)
17
Single-family units
0
Multifamily (5+) units
$6,991,005
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 641 units permitted · latest month -52.8% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 17 | 100.0% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 0 | 0.0% |
| All units | 17 | 100% |
Urbandale building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Urbandale, Iowa?+
17 new residential units were authorized in Urbandale in May 2026, and 641 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Urbandale permitting?+
In May 2026, 17 single-family and 0 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 0.0% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Urbandale'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.