City building permits · May 2026
Washington Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Washington, Missouri — 28 units in May 2026, 195 over the last 12 months — latest month +21.7% vs. a year earlier.
28
Units (latest month)
20
Single-family units
0
Multifamily (5+) units
$7,943,749
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 195 units permitted · latest month +21.7% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 20 | 71.4% |
| 2-unit structures | 8 | 28.6% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 0 | 0.0% |
| All units | 28 | 100% |
Washington building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Washington, Missouri?+
28 new residential units were authorized in Washington in May 2026, and 195 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Washington permitting?+
In May 2026, 20 single-family and 0 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 28.6% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Washington's numbers be zero some months?+
Permit activity is lumpy at the city level, and small jurisdictions may report to the Census with a lag. Zero in a month means no permits were reported, not necessarily no construction interest.