Building permits · May 2026
Black Hawk County Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Black Hawk County, Iowa — 42 units authorized in May 2026, 419 over the last 12 months — latest month +162.5% vs. a year earlier.
42
Units (latest month)
12
Single-family units
21
Multifamily (5+) units
$8,491,498
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 419 units permitted · latest month +162.5% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 12 | 28.6% |
| 2-unit structures | 6 | 14.3% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 3 | 7.1% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 21 | 50.0% |
| All units | 42 | 100% |
Black Hawk County building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Black Hawk County?+
42 new residential units were authorized in Black Hawk County, Iowa in May 2026, and 419 over the trailing 12 months (U.S. Census Building Permits Survey).
What share of Black Hawk County permits are multifamily?+
71.4% of Black Hawk County's May 2026 permitted units were in multifamily (2+ unit) buildings.
Where does this data come from?+
Figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau's Building Permits Survey, a monthly census of permit-issuing jurisdictions. PUMSdata is independent and not affiliated with the Census Bureau.