Washington State Data Book: The people, the economy, and the government of Washington State State of Washington Office of Financial Management

Housing Permits Issued

Source: Economic and Revenue Forecast Council

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HOUSING PERMITS ISSUED
Calendar Year Number of
Permits Issued
Annual Change Percent Change
1983 27,248 9,689 55.2
1984 30,391 3,143 11.5
1985 35,474 5,083 16.7
1986 36,434 960 2.7
1987 38,341 1,907 5.2
1988 45,055 6,714 17.5
1989 48,210 3,155 7
1990 48,447 237 0.5
1991 33,012 -15,435 -31.9
1992 39,682 6,670 20.2
1993 41,342 1,660 4.2
1994 44,034 2,692 6.5
1995 38,160 -5,874 -13.3
1996 39,597 1,437 3.8
1997 41,089 1,492 3.8
1998 45,727 4,638 11.3
1999 42,752 -2,975 -6.5
2000 39,021 -3,731 -8.7
2001 38,345 -676 -1.7
2002 40,200 1,855 4.8
2003 42,825 2,625 6.5
2004 50,089 7,264 17
2005 52,988 2,899 5.8
2006 50,033 -2,955 -5.6