City building permits · Jul 2026
Seattle Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Seattle, Washington — 327 units in Jul 2026, 4,827 over the last 12 months — latest month +31.9% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 74 | 22.6% |
| 2-unit structures | 38 | 11.6% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 16 | 4.9% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 199 | 60.9% |
| All units | 327 | 100% |
Compare this area with the rest of the country: ranked leaderboards for permit volume, permits per capita, year-over-year growth, and multifamily share.
Seattle building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Seattle, Washington?+
327 new residential units were authorized in Seattle in Jul 2026, and 4,827 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Seattle permitting?+
In Jul 2026, 74 single-family and 199 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 77.4% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Seattle'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.