City building permits · May 2026
Ellensburg Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Ellensburg, Washington — 52 units in May 2026, 70 over the last 12 months — latest month +333.3% vs. a year earlier.
52
Units (latest month)
7
Single-family units
45
Multifamily (5+) units
$4,713,800
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 70 units permitted · latest month +333.3% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 7 | 13.5% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 45 | 86.5% |
| All units | 52 | 100% |
Ellensburg building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Ellensburg, Washington?+
52 new residential units were authorized in Ellensburg in May 2026, and 70 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Ellensburg permitting?+
In May 2026, 7 single-family and 45 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 86.5% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Ellensburg'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.