City building permits · May 2026
North Sioux City Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for North Sioux City, South Dakota — 20 units in May 2026, 298 over the last 12 months — latest month +1900% vs. a year earlier.
20
Units (latest month)
2
Single-family units
18
Multifamily (5+) units
$3,417,133
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 298 units permitted · latest month +1900% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 2 | 10.0% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 18 | 90.0% |
| All units | 20 | 100% |
North Sioux City building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in North Sioux City, South Dakota?+
20 new residential units were authorized in North Sioux City in May 2026, and 298 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is North Sioux City permitting?+
In May 2026, 2 single-family and 18 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 90.0% of the total was multifamily.
Why might North Sioux City'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.