City building permits · May 2026
Bellingham Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Bellingham, Washington — 90 units in May 2026, 657 over the last 12 months — latest month +542.9% vs. a year earlier.
90
Units (latest month)
24
Single-family units
58
Multifamily (5+) units
$13,957,774
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 657 units permitted · latest month +542.9% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 24 | 26.7% |
| 2-unit structures | 8 | 8.9% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 58 | 64.4% |
| All units | 90 | 100% |
Bellingham building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Bellingham, Washington?+
90 new residential units were authorized in Bellingham in May 2026, and 657 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Bellingham permitting?+
In May 2026, 24 single-family and 58 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 73.3% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Bellingham'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.