City building permits · Jul 2026
Waukee Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Waukee, Iowa — 262 units in Jul 2026, 768 over the last 12 months — latest month +495.5% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 28 | 10.7% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 234 | 89.3% |
| All units | 262 | 100% |
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Waukee building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Waukee, Iowa?+
262 new residential units were authorized in Waukee in Jul 2026, and 768 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Waukee permitting?+
In Jul 2026, 28 single-family and 234 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 89.3% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Waukee'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.