City building permits · May 2026
Olympia Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Olympia, Washington — 66 units in May 2026, 203 over the last 12 months.
66
Units (latest month)
17
Single-family units
49
Multifamily (5+) units
$13,412,209
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 203 units permitted.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 17 | 25.8% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 49 | 74.2% |
| All units | 66 | 100% |
Olympia building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Olympia, Washington?+
66 new residential units were authorized in Olympia in May 2026, and 203 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Olympia permitting?+
In May 2026, 17 single-family and 49 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 74.2% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Olympia'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.