City building permits · May 2026
Port Townsend Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Port Townsend, Washington — 0 units in May 2026, 128 over the last 12 months — latest month -100% vs. a year earlier.
0
Units (latest month)
0
Single-family units
0
Multifamily (5+) units
$0
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 128 units permitted · latest month -100% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 0 | — |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | — |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | — |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 0 | — |
| All units | 0 | 100% |
Port Townsend building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Port Townsend, Washington?+
0 new residential units were authorized in Port Townsend in May 2026, and 128 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Port Townsend permitting?+
In May 2026, 0 single-family and 0 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 0.0% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Port Townsend'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.