Building permits · May 2026
Pottawattamie County Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Pottawattamie County, Iowa — 27 units authorized in May 2026, 560 over the last 12 months — latest month +237.5% vs. a year earlier.
27
Units (latest month)
11
Single-family units
16
Multifamily (5+) units
$6,051,530
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 560 units permitted · latest month +237.5% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 11 | 40.7% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 16 | 59.3% |
| All units | 27 | 100% |
Pottawattamie County building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Pottawattamie County?+
27 new residential units were authorized in Pottawattamie County, Iowa in May 2026, and 560 over the trailing 12 months (U.S. Census Building Permits Survey).
What share of Pottawattamie County permits are multifamily?+
59.3% of Pottawattamie 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.