Building permits · May 2026
Benton County Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Benton County, Washington — 128 units authorized in May 2026, 1,532 over the last 12 months — latest month +34.7% vs. a year earlier.
128
Units (latest month)
108
Single-family units
18
Multifamily (5+) units
$38,552,997
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 1,532 units permitted · latest month +34.7% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 108 | 84.4% |
| 2-unit structures | 2 | 1.6% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 18 | 14.1% |
| All units | 128 | 100% |
Benton County building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Benton County?+
128 new residential units were authorized in Benton County, Washington in May 2026, and 1,532 over the trailing 12 months (U.S. Census Building Permits Survey).
What share of Benton County permits are multifamily?+
15.6% of Benton County's May 2026 permitted units were in multifamily (2+ unit) buildings.
Where does this data come from?+
Figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau's Building Permits Survey, a monthly census of permit-issuing jurisdictions. PUMSdata is independent and not affiliated with the Census Bureau.