City building permits · Jul 2026
North Sioux City Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for North Sioux City, South Dakota — 36 units in Jul 2026, 243 over the last 12 months — latest month -71.9% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 2 | 5.6% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 34 | 94.4% |
| All units | 36 | 100% |
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North Sioux City building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in North Sioux City, South Dakota?+
36 new residential units were authorized in North Sioux City in Jul 2026, and 243 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is North Sioux City permitting?+
In Jul 2026, 2 single-family and 34 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 94.4% 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.