Metro building permits · May 2026
Cedar Rapids IA Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for the Cedar Rapids IA metropolitan area — 79 units in May 2026, 1,204 over the last 12 months — latest month +41.1% vs. a year earlier. #184 nationally.
79
Units (latest month)
41
Single-family units
8
Multifamily (5+) units
$21,295,000
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 1,204 units permitted · latest month +41.1% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 41 | 51.9% |
| 2-unit structures | 22 | 27.8% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 8 | 10.1% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 8 | 10.1% |
| All units | 79 | 100% |
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Cedar Rapids IA building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in the Cedar Rapids IA metro area?+
79 new residential units were authorized in May 2026, and 1,204 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
Where does Cedar Rapids IA rank nationally?+
Cedar Rapids IA ranks #184 of 922 U.S. metro/micro areas by units permitted over the last 12 months.
What share is multifamily?+
48.1% of the metro's May 2026 permitted units were in multifamily (2+ unit) buildings.