Building permits · May 2026
Newton County Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Newton County, Missouri — 8 units authorized in May 2026, 105 over the last 12 months — latest month -33.3% vs. a year earlier.
8
Units (latest month)
3
Single-family units
0
Multifamily (5+) units
$1,998,145
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 105 units permitted · latest month -33.3% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 3 | 37.5% |
| 2-unit structures | 2 | 25.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 3 | 37.5% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 0 | 0.0% |
| All units | 8 | 100% |
Newton County building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Newton County?+
8 new residential units were authorized in Newton County, Missouri in May 2026, and 105 over the trailing 12 months (U.S. Census Building Permits Survey).
What share of Newton County permits are multifamily?+
62.5% of Newton 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.