City building permits · Jul 2026
Tumwater Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Tumwater, Washington — 29 units in Jul 2026, 298 over the last 12 months — latest month +31.8% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 8 | 27.6% |
| 2-unit structures | 2 | 6.9% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 3 | 10.3% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 16 | 55.2% |
| All units | 29 | 100% |
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Tumwater building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Tumwater, Washington?+
29 new residential units were authorized in Tumwater in Jul 2026, and 298 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Tumwater permitting?+
In Jul 2026, 8 single-family and 16 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 72.4% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Tumwater'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.