Building permits · May 2026
Snohomish County Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Snohomish County, Washington — 278 units authorized in May 2026, 3,391 over the last 12 months — latest month -1.8% vs. a year earlier.
278
Units (latest month)
171
Single-family units
97
Multifamily (5+) units
$94,075,660
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 3,391 units permitted · latest month -1.8% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 171 | 61.5% |
| 2-unit structures | 10 | 3.6% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 97 | 34.9% |
| All units | 278 | 100% |
Snohomish County building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Snohomish County?+
278 new residential units were authorized in Snohomish County, Washington in May 2026, and 3,391 over the trailing 12 months (U.S. Census Building Permits Survey).
What share of Snohomish County permits are multifamily?+
38.5% of Snohomish 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.