Iowa cities see signs of record growth
Several cities around the Des Moines metro have issued more building permits in 2020 than ever before despite the pandemic. Author: Jon Diaz Updated: 10:19 PM CST January 7, 2021
WAUKEE, Iowa Despite the negative impacts the COVID-19 pandemic has had on businesses and communities across Iowa, there was at least one positive indicator. Several cities around the Des Moines metro issued record numbers of building permits in 2020, both in terms of number and value.
Waukee is one of those cities.
In 2020, the City issued 1489 building permits. Most of those were for new construction, including new single-family homes, townhomes, and apartments.