City building permits · May 2026

Stanwood Building Permits

Monthly residential building permits for Stanwood, Washington 14 units in May 2026, 454 over the last 12 months — latest month +75% vs. a year earlier.

14
Units (latest month)
14
Single-family units
0
Multifamily (5+) units
$6,619,497
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 454 units permitted · latest month +75% vs. a year earlier.
Total units permitted, by monthDec 2024May 2026
Dec 2024May 2026
Structure typeUnitsShare
Single-family (1-unit)14100.0%
2-unit structures00.0%
3–4 unit structures00.0%
Multifamily (5+ units)00.0%
All units14100%

Stanwood building permits — FAQ

How many building permits were issued in Stanwood, Washington?+

14 new residential units were authorized in Stanwood in May 2026, and 454 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.

What types of housing is Stanwood permitting?+

In May 2026, 14 single-family and 0 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 0.0% of the total was multifamily.

Why might Stanwood'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.