Metro building permits · Jul 2026
Ellensburg WA Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for the Ellensburg WA metropolitan area — 61 units in Jul 2026, 367 over the last 12 months — latest month +662.5% vs. a year earlier. #357 nationally.
61
Units (latest month)
20
Single-family units
41
Multifamily (5+) units
$13,331,000
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 367 units permitted · latest month +662.5% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 20 | 32.8% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 41 | 67.2% |
| All units | 61 | 100% |
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Ellensburg WA building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in the Ellensburg WA metro area?+
61 new residential units were authorized in Jul 2026, and 367 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
Where does Ellensburg WA rank nationally?+
Ellensburg WA ranks #357 of 922 U.S. metro/micro areas by units permitted over the last 12 months.
What share is multifamily?+
67.2% of the metro's Jul 2026 permitted units were in multifamily (2+ unit) buildings.