City building permits · Jul 2026
Shoreline Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Shoreline, Washington — 208 units in Jul 2026, 616 over the last 12 months.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 3 | 1.4% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 205 | 98.6% |
| All units | 208 | 100% |
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Shoreline building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Shoreline, Washington?+
208 new residential units were authorized in Shoreline in Jul 2026, and 616 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Shoreline permitting?+
In Jul 2026, 3 single-family and 205 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 98.6% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Shoreline'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.