City building permits · May 2026
Yakima Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Yakima, Washington — 56 units in May 2026, 265 over the last 12 months — latest month +100% vs. a year earlier.
56
Units (latest month)
23
Single-family units
33
Multifamily (5+) units
$7,777,807
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 265 units permitted · latest month +100% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 23 | 41.1% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 33 | 58.9% |
| All units | 56 | 100% |
Yakima building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Yakima, Washington?+
56 new residential units were authorized in Yakima in May 2026, and 265 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Yakima permitting?+
In May 2026, 23 single-family and 33 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 58.9% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Yakima'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.