City building permits · May 2026
Joplin Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Joplin, Missouri — 27 units in May 2026, 255 over the last 12 months — latest month +35% vs. a year earlier.
27
Units (latest month)
27
Single-family units
0
Multifamily (5+) units
$7,564,660
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 255 units permitted · latest month +35% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 27 | 100.0% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 0 | 0.0% |
| All units | 27 | 100% |
Joplin building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Joplin, Missouri?+
27 new residential units were authorized in Joplin in May 2026, and 255 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Joplin permitting?+
In May 2026, 27 single-family and 0 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 0.0% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Joplin's numbers be zero some months?+
Permit activity is lumpy at the city level, and small jurisdictions may report to the Census with a lag. Zero in a month means no permits were reported, not necessarily no construction interest.