City building permits · Jun 2026
Joplin Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Joplin, Missouri — 28 units in Jun 2026, 260 over the last 12 months — latest month +21.7% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 28 | 100.0% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 0 | 0.0% |
| All units | 28 | 100% |
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Joplin building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Joplin, Missouri?+
28 new residential units were authorized in Joplin in Jun 2026, and 260 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Joplin permitting?+
In Jun 2026, 28 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.