Metro building permits · May 2026
Yakima WA Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for the Yakima WA metropolitan area — 91 units in May 2026, 619 over the last 12 months — latest month +37.9% vs. a year earlier. #266 nationally.
91
Units (latest month)
55
Single-family units
33
Multifamily (5+) units
$19,184,000
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 619 units permitted · latest month +37.9% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 55 | 60.4% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 3 | 3.3% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 33 | 36.3% |
| All units | 91 | 100% |
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Yakima WA building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in the Yakima WA metro area?+
91 new residential units were authorized in May 2026, and 619 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
Where does Yakima WA rank nationally?+
Yakima WA ranks #266 of 922 U.S. metro/micro areas by units permitted over the last 12 months.
What share is multifamily?+
39.6% of the metro's May 2026 permitted units were in multifamily (2+ unit) buildings.