Building permits · Jul 2026
Washoe County Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Washoe County, Nevada — 189 units authorized in Jul 2026, 2,818 over the last 12 months — latest month -36.1% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 117 | 61.9% |
| 2-unit structures | 2 | 1.1% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 70 | 37.0% |
| All units | 189 | 100% |
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Washoe County building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Washoe County?+
189 new residential units were authorized in Washoe County, Nevada in Jul 2026, and 2,818 over the trailing 12 months (U.S. Census Building Permits Survey).
What share of Washoe County permits are multifamily?+
38.1% of Washoe County's Jul 2026 permitted units were in multifamily (2+ unit) buildings.
Where does this data come from?+
Figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau's Building Permits Survey, a monthly census of permit-issuing jurisdictions. pumsdata is independent and not affiliated with the Census Bureau.