City building permits · May 2026

Bothell Building Permits

Monthly residential building permits for Bothell, Washington 17 units in May 2026, 116 over the last 12 months — latest month +112.5% vs. a year earlier.

17
Units (latest month)
11
Single-family units
0
Multifamily (5+) units
$8,608,089
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 116 units permitted · latest month +112.5% vs. a year earlier.
Total units permitted, by monthDec 2024May 2026
Dec 2024May 2026
Structure typeUnitsShare
Single-family (1-unit)1164.7%
2-unit structures635.3%
3–4 unit structures00.0%
Multifamily (5+ units)00.0%
All units17100%

Bothell building permits — FAQ

How many building permits were issued in Bothell, Washington?+

17 new residential units were authorized in Bothell in May 2026, and 116 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.

What types of housing is Bothell permitting?+

In May 2026, 11 single-family and 0 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 35.3% of the total was multifamily.

Why might Bothell'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.