City building permits · May 2026
West Richland Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for West Richland, Washington — 15 units in May 2026, 400 over the last 12 months — latest month +150% vs. a year earlier.
15
Units (latest month)
15
Single-family units
0
Multifamily (5+) units
$5,463,305
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 400 units permitted · latest month +150% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 15 | 100.0% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 0 | 0.0% |
| All units | 15 | 100% |
West Richland building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in West Richland, Washington?+
15 new residential units were authorized in West Richland in May 2026, and 400 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is West Richland permitting?+
In May 2026, 15 single-family and 0 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 0.0% of the total was multifamily.
Why might West Richland'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.