City building permits · May 2026

Wenatchee Building Permits

Monthly residential building permits for Wenatchee, Washington 20 units in May 2026, 361 over the last 12 months — latest month +42.9% vs. a year earlier.

20
Units (latest month)
0
Single-family units
20
Multifamily (5+) units
$3,750,000
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 361 units permitted · latest month +42.9% vs. a year earlier.
Total units permitted, by monthDec 2024May 2026
Dec 2024May 2026
Structure typeUnitsShare
Single-family (1-unit)00.0%
2-unit structures00.0%
3–4 unit structures00.0%
Multifamily (5+ units)20100.0%
All units20100%

Wenatchee building permits — FAQ

How many building permits were issued in Wenatchee, Washington?+

20 new residential units were authorized in Wenatchee in May 2026, and 361 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.

What types of housing is Wenatchee permitting?+

In May 2026, 0 single-family and 20 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 100.0% of the total was multifamily.

Why might Wenatchee'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.