City building permits · May 2026
Spokane Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Spokane, Washington — 50 units in May 2026, 765 over the last 12 months — latest month -59.7% vs. a year earlier.
50
Units (latest month)
24
Single-family units
24
Multifamily (5+) units
$12,540,039
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 765 units permitted · latest month -59.7% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 24 | 48.0% |
| 2-unit structures | 2 | 4.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 24 | 48.0% |
| All units | 50 | 100% |
Spokane building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Spokane, Washington?+
50 new residential units were authorized in Spokane in May 2026, and 765 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Spokane permitting?+
In May 2026, 24 single-family and 24 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 52.0% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Spokane'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.