City building permits · May 2026
Ocean Shores Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Ocean Shores, Washington — 10 units in May 2026, 122 over the last 12 months — latest month -23.1% vs. a year earlier.
10
Units (latest month)
4
Single-family units
6
Multifamily (5+) units
$1,390,131
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 122 units permitted · latest month -23.1% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 4 | 40.0% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 6 | 60.0% |
| All units | 10 | 100% |
Ocean Shores building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Ocean Shores, Washington?+
10 new residential units were authorized in Ocean Shores in May 2026, and 122 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Ocean Shores permitting?+
In May 2026, 4 single-family and 6 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 60.0% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Ocean Shores'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.