Building permits · May 2026
Spokane County Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Spokane County, Washington — 215 units authorized in May 2026, 3,024 over the last 12 months — latest month -25.6% vs. a year earlier.
215
Units (latest month)
131
Single-family units
76
Multifamily (5+) units
$49,704,622
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 3,024 units permitted · latest month -25.6% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 131 | 60.9% |
| 2-unit structures | 4 | 1.9% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 4 | 1.9% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 76 | 35.3% |
| All units | 215 | 100% |
Spokane County building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Spokane County?+
215 new residential units were authorized in Spokane County, Washington in May 2026, and 3,024 over the trailing 12 months (U.S. Census Building Permits Survey).
What share of Spokane County permits are multifamily?+
39.1% of Spokane 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.