Building permits · Jul 2026
Polk County Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Polk County, Iowa — 500 units authorized in Jul 2026, 3,495 over the last 12 months — latest month +103.3% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 174 | 34.8% |
| 2-unit structures | 24 | 4.8% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 302 | 60.4% |
| All units | 500 | 100% |
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Polk County building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Polk County?+
500 new residential units were authorized in Polk County, Iowa in Jul 2026, and 3,495 over the trailing 12 months (U.S. Census Building Permits Survey).
What share of Polk County permits are multifamily?+
65.2% of Polk County's Jul 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.