City building permits · May 2026
Woodburn Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Woodburn, Oregon — 27 units in May 2026, 415 over the last 12 months — latest month +42.1% vs. a year earlier.
27
Units (latest month)
22
Single-family units
5
Multifamily (5+) units
$7,519,444
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 415 units permitted · latest month +42.1% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 22 | 81.5% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 5 | 18.5% |
| All units | 27 | 100% |
Woodburn building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Woodburn, Oregon?+
27 new residential units were authorized in Woodburn in May 2026, and 415 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Woodburn permitting?+
In May 2026, 22 single-family and 5 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 18.5% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Woodburn'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.