Building permits · May 2026
Chelan County Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Chelan County, Washington — 36 units authorized in May 2026, 666 over the last 12 months — latest month -12.2% vs. a year earlier.
36
Units (latest month)
16
Single-family units
20
Multifamily (5+) units
$11,023,157
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 666 units permitted · latest month -12.2% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 16 | 44.4% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 20 | 55.6% |
| All units | 36 | 100% |
Chelan County building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Chelan County?+
36 new residential units were authorized in Chelan County, Washington in May 2026, and 666 over the trailing 12 months (U.S. Census Building Permits Survey).
What share of Chelan County permits are multifamily?+
55.6% of Chelan 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.