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New Construction in West Des Moines
Residential building permits — U.S. Census Bureau Building Permits Survey.
Housing units authorized (2025)
344
Single-family
252
Multifamily
92
Construction value (2025)
$161M
| Year | Buildings | Units | Single-family | Multifamily | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 263 | 344 | 252 | 92 | $161M |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey. Counts are permits issued by the local permit office, which precede — and don't always become — actual construction. A partial-year row is marked with the months reported.