City building permits · May 2026
Kirkland Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Kirkland, Washington — 45 units in May 2026, 439 over the last 12 months — latest month +28.6% vs. a year earlier.
45
Units (latest month)
24
Single-family units
21
Multifamily (5+) units
$10,657,680
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 439 units permitted · latest month +28.6% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 24 | 53.3% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 21 | 46.7% |
| All units | 45 | 100% |
Kirkland building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Kirkland, Washington?+
45 new residential units were authorized in Kirkland in May 2026, and 439 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Kirkland permitting?+
In May 2026, 24 single-family and 21 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 46.7% 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.