Metro building permits · May 2026
Iowa City IA Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for the Iowa City IA metropolitan area — 53 units in May 2026, 1,420 over the last 12 months — latest month -8.6% vs. a year earlier. #167 nationally.
53
Units (latest month)
38
Single-family units
7
Multifamily (5+) units
$17,261,000
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 1,420 units permitted · latest month -8.6% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 38 | 71.7% |
| 2-unit structures | 4 | 7.5% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 4 | 7.5% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 7 | 13.2% |
| All units | 53 | 100% |
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Iowa City IA building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in the Iowa City IA metro area?+
53 new residential units were authorized in May 2026, and 1,420 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
Where does Iowa City IA rank nationally?+
Iowa City IA ranks #167 of 922 U.S. metro/micro areas by units permitted over the last 12 months.
What share is multifamily?+
28.3% of the metro's May 2026 permitted units were in multifamily (2+ unit) buildings.