City building permits · May 2026
Mount Vernon Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Mount Vernon, Washington — 5 units in May 2026, 56 over the last 12 months — latest month -28.6% vs. a year earlier.
5
Units (latest month)
5
Single-family units
0
Multifamily (5+) units
$1,766,759
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 56 units permitted · latest month -28.6% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 5 | 100.0% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 0 | 0.0% |
| All units | 5 | 100% |
Mount Vernon building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Mount Vernon, Washington?+
5 new residential units were authorized in Mount Vernon in May 2026, and 56 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Mount Vernon permitting?+
In May 2026, 5 single-family and 0 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 0.0% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Mount Vernon'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.