City building permits · May 2026
West Branch Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for West Branch, Iowa — 1 units in May 2026, 36 over the last 12 months — latest month -66.7% vs. a year earlier.
1
Units (latest month)
1
Single-family units
0
Multifamily (5+) units
$400,000
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 36 units permitted · latest month -66.7% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 1 | 100.0% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 0 | 0.0% |
| All units | 1 | 100% |
West Branch building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in West Branch, Iowa?+
1 new residential units were authorized in West Branch in May 2026, and 36 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is West Branch permitting?+
In May 2026, 1 single-family and 0 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 0.0% of the total was multifamily.
Why might West Branch'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.