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Des Moines County, IA building permits & builders

Live single-family residential permit data and the top licensed home builders in Des Moines County, Iowa. Updated weekly from US Census Bureau Building Permits Survey + county public records.

Permits (last 12mo)
10
Single-family + 1-4 unit residential
Population
38,824
Census ACS estimate
Permits / 1K residents
0.26
Trailing 12mo rate
Subdivisions on record
0
Coming soon

12-month permit trend

Monthly single-family permit volume in Des Moines County over the last 12 months. Source: US Census Bureau Building Permits Survey.

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About Des Moines County for trades & suppliers

Des Moines County, Iowa is one of 3,022 US counties tracked by PermitFocus. With 10 new single-family permits issued in the last 12 months, the county represents an active market for lumber yards, roofing contractors, HVAC installers, plumbing, concrete, doors and windows, paint, flooring, and other trades that follow new residential construction.

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Frequently asked questions

How many building permits were issued in Des Moines County, Iowa?

10 new single-family residential building permits were issued in Des Moines County over the last 12 months (0.26 per 1,000 residents), according to the US Census Bureau Building Permits Survey. PermitFocus updates this figure weekly.

Who are the top home builders in Des Moines County?

Per-permit builder attribution isn't published for Des Moines County yet. PermitFocus tracks Census Bureau aggregate permit data for this county and adds individual builder detail as records become available.

Where can I get new-construction permit data for Des Moines County?

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Is Des Moines County a good market for lumber and building-materials suppliers?

With 10 new single-family permits in the last 12 months (0.26 per 1,000 residents), Des Moines County is an active market for lumber yards, roofing, HVAC, plumbing, concrete, and other trades that follow new residential construction. PermitFocus ranks builder activity so suppliers can prioritize outreach.

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