Building permits · May 2026

Clark County Building Permits

Monthly residential building permits for Clark County, Washington 457 units authorized in May 2026, 3,202 over the last 12 months — latest month -34.5% vs. a year earlier.

457
Units (latest month)
182
Single-family units
275
Multifamily (5+) units
$128,418,124
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 3,202 units permitted · latest month -34.5% vs. a year earlier.
Total units permitted, by monthDec 2024May 2026
Dec 2024May 2026
Structure typeUnitsShare
Single-family (1-unit)18239.8%
2-unit structures00.0%
3–4 unit structures00.0%
Multifamily (5+ units)27560.2%
All units457100%

Clark County building permits — FAQ

How many building permits were issued in Clark County?+

457 new residential units were authorized in Clark County, Washington in May 2026, and 3,202 over the trailing 12 months (U.S. Census Building Permits Survey).

What share of Clark County permits are multifamily?+

60.2% of Clark 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.