City building permits · May 2026
Vancouver Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Vancouver, Washington — 272 units in May 2026, 1,210 over the last 12 months — latest month -18.8% vs. a year earlier.
272
Units (latest month)
24
Single-family units
248
Multifamily (5+) units
$34,466,351
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 1,210 units permitted · latest month -18.8% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 24 | 8.8% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 248 | 91.2% |
| All units | 272 | 100% |
Vancouver building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Vancouver, Washington?+
272 new residential units were authorized in Vancouver in May 2026, and 1,210 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Vancouver permitting?+
In May 2026, 24 single-family and 248 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 91.2% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Vancouver'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.