City building permits · May 2026
Tacoma Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Tacoma, Washington — 160 units in May 2026, 1,087 over the last 12 months — latest month +700% vs. a year earlier.
160
Units (latest month)
10
Single-family units
130
Multifamily (5+) units
$28,504,726
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 1,087 units permitted · latest month +700% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 10 | 6.3% |
| 2-unit structures | 20 | 12.5% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 130 | 81.3% |
| All units | 160 | 100% |
Tacoma building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Tacoma, Washington?+
160 new residential units were authorized in Tacoma in May 2026, and 1,087 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Tacoma permitting?+
In May 2026, 10 single-family and 130 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 93.8% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Tacoma'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.