Building permits · Jul 2026
Thurston County Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Thurston County, Washington — 88 units authorized in Jul 2026, 1,788 over the last 12 months — latest month -30.2% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 67 | 76.1% |
| 2-unit structures | 2 | 2.3% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 3 | 3.4% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 16 | 18.2% |
| All units | 88 | 100% |
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Thurston County building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Thurston County?+
88 new residential units were authorized in Thurston County, Washington in Jul 2026, and 1,788 over the trailing 12 months (U.S. Census Building Permits Survey).
What share of Thurston County permits are multifamily?+
23.9% of Thurston County's Jul 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.