Building permits · May 2026
Des Moines County Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Des Moines County, Iowa — 6 units authorized in May 2026, 68 over the last 12 months — latest month -14.3% vs. a year earlier.
6
Units (latest month)
1
Single-family units
5
Multifamily (5+) units
$1,280,548
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 68 units permitted · latest month -14.3% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 1 | 16.7% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 5 | 83.3% |
| All units | 6 | 100% |
Des Moines County building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Des Moines County?+
6 new residential units were authorized in Des Moines County, Iowa in May 2026, and 68 over the trailing 12 months (U.S. Census Building Permits Survey).
What share of Des Moines County permits are multifamily?+
83.3% of Des Moines 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.