City building permits · May 2026
Covington Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Covington, Washington — 24 units in May 2026, 239 over the last 12 months — latest month +242.9% vs. a year earlier.
24
Units (latest month)
0
Single-family units
24
Multifamily (5+) units
$3,622,664
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 239 units permitted · latest month +242.9% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 24 | 100.0% |
| All units | 24 | 100% |
Covington building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Covington, Washington?+
24 new residential units were authorized in Covington in May 2026, and 239 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Covington permitting?+
In May 2026, 0 single-family and 24 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 100.0% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Covington'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.