Building permits · May 2026
Yakima County Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Yakima County, Washington — 91 units authorized in May 2026, 619 over the last 12 months — latest month +37.9% vs. a year earlier.
91
Units (latest month)
55
Single-family units
33
Multifamily (5+) units
$19,183,882
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 619 units permitted · latest month +37.9% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 55 | 60.4% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 3 | 3.3% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 33 | 36.3% |
| All units | 91 | 100% |
Yakima County building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Yakima County?+
91 new residential units were authorized in Yakima County, Washington in May 2026, and 619 over the trailing 12 months (U.S. Census Building Permits Survey).
What share of Yakima County permits are multifamily?+
39.6% of Yakima 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.