City building permits · May 2026
Issaquah Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Issaquah, Washington — 25 units in May 2026, 148 over the last 12 months.
25
Units (latest month)
4
Single-family units
21
Multifamily (5+) units
$4,980,357
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 148 units permitted.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 4 | 16.0% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 21 | 84.0% |
| All units | 25 | 100% |
Issaquah building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Issaquah, Washington?+
25 new residential units were authorized in Issaquah in May 2026, and 148 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Issaquah permitting?+
In May 2026, 4 single-family and 21 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 84.0% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Issaquah'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.