City building permits · Jun 2026
Kirkland Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Kirkland, Washington — 44 units in Jun 2026, 447 over the last 12 months — latest month +22.2% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 25 | 56.8% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 19 | 43.2% |
| All units | 44 | 100% |
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Kirkland building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Kirkland, Washington?+
44 new residential units were authorized in Kirkland in Jun 2026, and 447 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Kirkland permitting?+
In Jun 2026, 25 single-family and 19 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 43.2% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Kirkland'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.