City building permits · May 2026

Bainbridge Island Building Permits

Monthly residential building permits for Bainbridge Island, Washington 2 units in May 2026, 67 over the last 12 months — latest month +100% vs. a year earlier.

2
Units (latest month)
2
Single-family units
0
Multifamily (5+) units
$1,274,896
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 67 units permitted · latest month +100% vs. a year earlier.
Total units permitted, by monthDec 2024May 2026
Dec 2024May 2026
Structure typeUnitsShare
Single-family (1-unit)2100.0%
2-unit structures00.0%
3–4 unit structures00.0%
Multifamily (5+ units)00.0%
All units2100%

Bainbridge Island building permits — FAQ

How many building permits were issued in Bainbridge Island, Washington?+

2 new residential units were authorized in Bainbridge Island in May 2026, and 67 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.

What types of housing is Bainbridge Island permitting?+

In May 2026, 2 single-family and 0 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 0.0% of the total was multifamily.

Why might Bainbridge Island'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.