City building permits · May 2026
Everett Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Everett, Washington — 74 units in May 2026, 535 over the last 12 months — latest month +89.7% vs. a year earlier.
74
Units (latest month)
12
Single-family units
62
Multifamily (5+) units
$12,950,058
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 535 units permitted · latest month +89.7% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 12 | 16.2% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 62 | 83.8% |
| All units | 74 | 100% |
Everett building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Everett, Washington?+
74 new residential units were authorized in Everett in May 2026, and 535 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Everett permitting?+
In May 2026, 12 single-family and 62 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 83.8% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Everett'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.