City building permits · May 2026
Port Orchard Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Port Orchard, Washington — 32 units in May 2026, 488 over the last 12 months — latest month -43.9% vs. a year earlier.
32
Units (latest month)
24
Single-family units
0
Multifamily (5+) units
$11,744,508
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 488 units permitted · latest month -43.9% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 24 | 75.0% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 8 | 25.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 0 | 0.0% |
| All units | 32 | 100% |
Port Orchard building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Port Orchard, Washington?+
32 new residential units were authorized in Port Orchard in May 2026, and 488 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Port Orchard permitting?+
In May 2026, 24 single-family and 0 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 25.0% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Port Orchard'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.