Building permits · May 2026

Skagit County Building Permits

Monthly residential building permits for Skagit County, Washington 36 units authorized in May 2026, 368 over the last 12 months — latest month +12.5% vs. a year earlier.

36
Units (latest month)
14
Single-family units
22
Multifamily (5+) units
$6,762,755
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 368 units permitted · latest month +12.5% vs. a year earlier.
Total units permitted, by monthDec 2024May 2026
Dec 2024May 2026
Structure typeUnitsShare
Single-family (1-unit)1438.9%
2-unit structures00.0%
3–4 unit structures00.0%
Multifamily (5+ units)2261.1%
All units36100%

Skagit County building permits — FAQ

How many building permits were issued in Skagit County?+

36 new residential units were authorized in Skagit County, Washington in May 2026, and 368 over the trailing 12 months (U.S. Census Building Permits Survey).

What share of Skagit County permits are multifamily?+

61.1% of Skagit 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.