City building permits · May 2026
Renton Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Renton, Washington — 7 units in May 2026, 84 over the last 12 months — latest month +75% vs. a year earlier.
7
Units (latest month)
5
Single-family units
0
Multifamily (5+) units
$3,189,617
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 84 units permitted · latest month +75% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 5 | 71.4% |
| 2-unit structures | 2 | 28.6% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 0 | 0.0% |
| All units | 7 | 100% |
Renton building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Renton, Washington?+
7 new residential units were authorized in Renton in May 2026, and 84 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Renton permitting?+
In May 2026, 5 single-family and 0 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 28.6% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Renton'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.