City building permits · Jul 2026
University Place Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for University Place, Washington — 187 units in Jul 2026, 398 over the last 12 months.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 3 | 1.6% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 184 | 98.4% |
| All units | 187 | 100% |
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University Place building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in University Place, Washington?+
187 new residential units were authorized in University Place in Jul 2026, and 398 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is University Place permitting?+
In Jul 2026, 3 single-family and 184 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 98.4% of the total was multifamily.
Why might University Place'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.