City building permits · Jun 2026
Kennewick Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Kennewick, Washington — 52 units in Jun 2026, 500 over the last 12 months — latest month -10.3% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 34 | 65.4% |
| 2-unit structures | 2 | 3.8% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 16 | 30.8% |
| All units | 52 | 100% |
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Kennewick building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Kennewick, Washington?+
52 new residential units were authorized in Kennewick in Jun 2026, and 500 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Kennewick permitting?+
In Jun 2026, 34 single-family and 16 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 34.6% 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.