County or equivalent · 05007
Benton County, Arkansas
Annual housing permits and reporting coverage
- Published estimate · 2025
- 6,307
- Reported only · 2025
- 5,181
- Added by estimation · 2025
- 1,126
Reported and estimated units by year
| Year and source | Published estimate | Reported only | Added by estimation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Census file | 4,717 | 3,844 | 873 |
| 2024 Census file | 4,453 | 3,773 | 680 |
| 2025 Census file | 6,307 | 5,181 | 1,126 |
2024 to 2025 · published estimate +1,854 units · reported only +1,408 · added by estimation +446. This split describes the difference between the published columns.
What types of housing were authorized?
| Units in building | Published estimate | Reported only | Added by estimation |
|---|---|---|---|
| One unit | 4,023 | 3,309 | 714 |
| Two units | 332 | 266 | 66 |
| Three or four units | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| Five or more units | 1,944 | 1,598 | 346 |
Local housing and rent context
| Measure | Estimate and margin |
|---|---|
| Housing units · Census table B25001 | 122,703 ± 147 |
| Median gross monthly rent · Census table B25064 | $1,277 ± $31 |
| Gross rent at least 30% of income · Census table B25070 | 32.7% ± 2.5 percentage points |
| Gross rent at least 50% of income | 13.1% ± 1.8 percentage points |
| Estimated households with a computed rent-to-income ratio | 34,431 |
The 2025 permit estimate amounts to 51.4 authorized units per 1,000 housing units in the ACS estimate. The numerator and denominator cover different periods.
The Vintage 2025 Census housing stock estimate changed from 131,795 in 2024 to 136,217 in 2025 (+4,422 units). This is a separate model-based inventory estimate.
Permit offices listed under this county code
Use the office pages for their own histories and source coverage notes.
- Avoca townPermit office 05023000 · Benton County · 15 authorized units
- Bella VistaPermit office 05035500 · Benton County · 786 authorized units
- Benton County Unincorporated AreaPermit office 05040000 · Benton County · 487 authorized units
- BentonvillePermit office 05041000 · Benton County · 2,114 authorized units
- Cave SpringsPermit office 05092000 · Benton County · 109 authorized units
- CentertonPermit office 05093000 · Benton County · 600 authorized units
- DecaturPermit office 05137000 · Benton County · 70 authorized units
- GarfieldPermit office 05191000 · Benton County · 6 authorized units
- GentryPermit office 05197000 · Benton County · 147 authorized units
- GravettePermit office 05210000 · Benton County · 28 authorized units
- Highfill townPermit office 05246000 · Benton County · 144 authorized units
- Little FlockPermit office 05313000 · Benton County · 18 authorized units
- LowellPermit office 05323000 · Benton County · 200 authorized units
- Pea RidgePermit office 05415000 · Benton County · 495 authorized units
- RogersPermit office 05462000 · Benton County · 714 authorized units
- Siloam SpringsPermit office 05486000 · Benton County · 374 authorized units
- Sulphur SpringsPermit office 05507000 · Benton County · Latest year unavailable
Sources and definitions
How to read these figures
- The Census Building Permits Survey counts new privately owned housing units authorized by permits. One permit can cover multiple units. The counts describe authorizations, a stage before starts and completions.
- The published estimate includes reported units and Census estimates that fill gaps. The difference is calculated from those two columns. Reported-only units can include records from approved alternative sources. A missing report can leave an office without a usable count.
- County and state totals come from their own Census files. Permit offices can cover places across county lines or areas served by another jurisdiction. The office’s county field is used for navigation.
- ACS housing inventory and rents are survey estimates for 2020–2024. Gross rent includes rent and separately paid utilities or fuels. Rent burden is the share paying at least 30% of income among cash-rent households with a computed ratio. Margins are at 90% confidence. The margin for rent burden is approximate.
- Vintage 2025 county housing stock is a separate Census series. Its model uses building-permit data alongside other inputs. Read stock change and permits as separate measures.
Public sources retrieved November 10, 2026. Building Permits Survey annual data · Survey methodology · American Community Survey data · Download the comparison