City building permits · May 2026
Kennewick Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Kennewick, Washington — 52 units in May 2026, 506 over the last 12 months — latest month +52.9% vs. a year earlier.
52
Units (latest month)
32
Single-family units
18
Multifamily (5+) units
$11,201,984
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 506 units permitted · latest month +52.9% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 32 | 61.5% |
| 2-unit structures | 2 | 3.8% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 18 | 34.6% |
| All units | 52 | 100% |
Kennewick building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Kennewick, Washington?+
52 new residential units were authorized in Kennewick in May 2026, and 506 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Kennewick permitting?+
In May 2026, 32 single-family and 18 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 38.5% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Kennewick'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.