Building permits · May 2026
Dubuque County Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Dubuque County, Iowa — 53 units authorized in May 2026, 532 over the last 12 months — latest month +488.9% vs. a year earlier.
53
Units (latest month)
15
Single-family units
36
Multifamily (5+) units
$11,212,420
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 532 units permitted · latest month +488.9% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 15 | 28.3% |
| 2-unit structures | 2 | 3.8% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 36 | 67.9% |
| All units | 53 | 100% |
Dubuque County building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Dubuque County?+
53 new residential units were authorized in Dubuque County, Iowa in May 2026, and 532 over the trailing 12 months (U.S. Census Building Permits Survey).
What share of Dubuque County permits are multifamily?+
71.7% of Dubuque 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.