Building permits · May 2026
Washington County Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Washington County, Oregon — 162 units authorized in May 2026, 2,047 over the last 12 months — latest month +11% vs. a year earlier.
162
Units (latest month)
108
Single-family units
52
Multifamily (5+) units
$51,494,733
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 2,047 units permitted · latest month +11% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 108 | 66.7% |
| 2-unit structures | 2 | 1.2% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 52 | 32.1% |
| All units | 162 | 100% |
Washington County building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Washington County?+
162 new residential units were authorized in Washington County, Oregon in May 2026, and 2,047 over the trailing 12 months (U.S. Census Building Permits Survey).
What share of Washington County permits are multifamily?+
33.3% of Washington County's May 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.