City building permits · May 2026
Waterloo Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Waterloo, Iowa — 27 units in May 2026, 262 over the last 12 months — latest month +575% vs. a year earlier.
27
Units (latest month)
4
Single-family units
21
Multifamily (5+) units
$4,507,907
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 262 units permitted · latest month +575% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 4 | 14.8% |
| 2-unit structures | 2 | 7.4% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 21 | 77.8% |
| All units | 27 | 100% |
Waterloo building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Waterloo, Iowa?+
27 new residential units were authorized in Waterloo in May 2026, and 262 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Waterloo permitting?+
In May 2026, 4 single-family and 21 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 85.2% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Waterloo'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.