City building permits · May 2026
Waukon Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Waukon, Iowa — 5 units in May 2026, 55 over the last 12 months.
5
Units (latest month)
0
Single-family units
5
Multifamily (5+) units
$500,000
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 55 units permitted.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 5 | 100.0% |
| All units | 5 | 100% |
Waukon building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Waukon, Iowa?+
5 new residential units were authorized in Waukon in May 2026, and 55 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Waukon permitting?+
In May 2026, 0 single-family and 5 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 100.0% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Waukon'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.