Building permits · May 2026
Buena Vista County Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Buena Vista County, Iowa — 3 units authorized in May 2026, 17 over the last 12 months — latest month +200% vs. a year earlier.
3
Units (latest month)
1
Single-family units
0
Multifamily (5+) units
$646,214
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 17 units permitted · latest month +200% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 1 | 33.3% |
| 2-unit structures | 2 | 66.7% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 0 | 0.0% |
| All units | 3 | 100% |
Buena Vista County building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Buena Vista County?+
3 new residential units were authorized in Buena Vista County, Iowa in May 2026, and 17 over the trailing 12 months (U.S. Census Building Permits Survey).
What share of Buena Vista County permits are multifamily?+
66.7% of Buena Vista 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.