Building permits · May 2026
Douglas County Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Douglas County, Washington — 406 units authorized in May 2026, 665 over the last 12 months — latest month +1591.7% vs. a year earlier.
406
Units (latest month)
22
Single-family units
362
Multifamily (5+) units
$80,453,581
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 665 units permitted · latest month +1591.7% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 22 | 5.4% |
| 2-unit structures | 22 | 5.4% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 362 | 89.2% |
| All units | 406 | 100% |
Douglas County building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Douglas County?+
406 new residential units were authorized in Douglas County, Washington in May 2026, and 665 over the trailing 12 months (U.S. Census Building Permits Survey).
What share of Douglas County permits are multifamily?+
94.6% of Douglas 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.