City building permits · Jul 2026
Bellingham Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Bellingham, Washington — 39 units in Jul 2026, 621 over the last 12 months — latest month +5.4% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 15 | 38.5% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 24 | 61.5% |
| All units | 39 | 100% |
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Bellingham building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Bellingham, Washington?+
39 new residential units were authorized in Bellingham in Jul 2026, and 621 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Bellingham permitting?+
In Jul 2026, 15 single-family and 24 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 61.5% 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.