City building permits · May 2026
Tumwater Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Tumwater, Washington — 30 units in May 2026, 285 over the last 12 months — latest month +76.5% vs. a year earlier.
30
Units (latest month)
9
Single-family units
21
Multifamily (5+) units
$3,417,074
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 285 units permitted · latest month +76.5% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 9 | 30.0% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 21 | 70.0% |
| All units | 30 | 100% |
Tumwater building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Tumwater, Washington?+
30 new residential units were authorized in Tumwater in May 2026, and 285 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Tumwater permitting?+
In May 2026, 9 single-family and 21 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 70.0% 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.