City building permits · May 2026

Spokane Valley Building Permits

Monthly residential building permits for Spokane Valley, Washington 21 units in May 2026, 764 over the last 12 months — latest month -40% vs. a year earlier.

21
Units (latest month)
17
Single-family units
0
Multifamily (5+) units
$7,081,163
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 764 units permitted · latest month -40% vs. a year earlier.
Total units permitted, by monthDec 2024May 2026
Dec 2024May 2026
Structure typeUnitsShare
Single-family (1-unit)1781.0%
2-unit structures00.0%
3–4 unit structures419.0%
Multifamily (5+ units)00.0%
All units21100%

Spokane Valley building permits — FAQ

How many building permits were issued in Spokane Valley, Washington?+

21 new residential units were authorized in Spokane Valley in May 2026, and 764 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.

What types of housing is Spokane Valley permitting?+

In May 2026, 17 single-family and 0 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 19.0% of the total was multifamily.

Why might Spokane Valley'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.