City building permits · May 2026
Lynnwood Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Lynnwood, Washington — 10 units in May 2026, 88 over the last 12 months — latest month +400% vs. a year earlier.
10
Units (latest month)
2
Single-family units
8
Multifamily (5+) units
$2,790,659
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 88 units permitted · latest month +400% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 2 | 20.0% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 8 | 80.0% |
| All units | 10 | 100% |
Lynnwood building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Lynnwood, Washington?+
10 new residential units were authorized in Lynnwood in May 2026, and 88 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Lynnwood permitting?+
In May 2026, 2 single-family and 8 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 80.0% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Lynnwood'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.