City building permits · May 2026
Bellevue Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Bellevue, Washington — 347 units in May 2026, 1,444 over the last 12 months — latest month +2213.3% vs. a year earlier.
347
Units (latest month)
13
Single-family units
334
Multifamily (5+) units
$97,469,197
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 1,444 units permitted · latest month +2213.3% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 13 | 3.7% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 334 | 96.3% |
| All units | 347 | 100% |
Bellevue building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Bellevue, Washington?+
347 new residential units were authorized in Bellevue in May 2026, and 1,444 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Bellevue permitting?+
In May 2026, 13 single-family and 334 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 96.3% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Bellevue'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.