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7,520
Code Violations
364
Property Owners
Updated recently · 2026-06-17
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Seattle had 128 new building permits filed in the last 30 days, led by 100 new construction, 24 hvac and 1 demolition. The average project value is $611,950.

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Date Type Value Address Details Contractor / Status Save
2026-06-17 Violation — 905 NE 43RD ST Leak coming from unit above, trying to replace old pipe, leak into kitchen, tena… Under Investigation
2026-06-17 Violation — 1203 NE 135TH ST 90 day notice Under Investigation
2026-06-17 General Construction $163,190 5010 PUGET BLVD SW Construct new north single family dwelling per plan. (Establish use as single fa… —
2026-06-17 Violation — 9739 57TH AVE S Dug a hole in front of property, licensed daycare at property, wondering the ten… Under Investigation
2026-06-17 Violation — 4557 BROOKLYN AVE NE Junk storage complaint Under Investigation
2026-06-17 General Construction $56,000 4905 NE 40TH ST Construct detached garage accessory to existing one-family dwelling per plan —
2026-06-17 General Construction $55,514 10044 37TH AVE SW Construct alterations to east one-family dwelling (Establish use as single-famil… —
2026-06-17 Violation — 4555 39TH AVE SW Water leaking into electrical fixtures from ceiling/neighbor above. Under Investigation
2026-06-17 Violation — 3456 23RD AVE W property not being maintained - vacant Initiated
2026-06-17 Violation — 5203 21ST AVE S Our electricity was cut off by the city for 6 days in the beginning of March. I … Under Investigation
2026-06-17 Violation — 605 E DENNY WAY Landlord is undertaking substantial gut renovations to multiple apartments, with… Initiated
2026-06-17 Violation — 5404 SW DAKOTA ST Tree removal in process. (Complainant says this is a Legacy Tree) Maple - over … Under Investigation
2026-06-17 Violation — 219 BELLEVUE AVE E Wants to know rights about maintenance contractors showing up and entering unit … Under Investigation
2026-06-17 Violation — 1509 N 80TH ST Building collision into vehicle Hazard Correction Order Issued
2026-06-17 Violation — 6202 38TH AVE NE Weeds Initiated
2026-06-17 Violation — 6539 44TH AVE SW NOISE - see attached documents Initiated
2026-06-17 Violation — 1406 WESTERN AVE Pay or vacate notice. Late on June rent, not allowing her to pay June without pa… Under Investigation
2026-06-17 Violation — 4728 26TH AVE SW Unpermitted DADU Under Investigation
2026-06-17 Violation — 2849 EASTLAKE AVE E Air vent going to unit from trash room, gnat infestation, bad smell, would like … Under Investigation
2026-06-17 Violation — 4723 50th AVE SW Open sewer line. House was demolished over a month ago for new build. Sewer line… Initiated
2026-06-17 Violation — 9741 57TH AVE S The construction company dug a hole about 30 feet deep through the sidewalk. The… Under Investigation
2026-06-17 Violation — 531 E S SULLIVAN ST Used to have 3 roommates. One moved out after altercation with other roommate, w… Under Investigation
2026-06-17 Violation — 311 21ST AVE loud alarm going off all day/night Under Investigation
2026-06-17 Violation — 3020 17TH AVE S The property has recently undergone a substantial remodel. Based on written info… Initiated
2026-06-17 Violation — 155 17TH AVE 10-day notice. Tenant has subleased unit, now sub-tenant is squatting. Original … Under Investigation
2026-06-17 Violation — 4750 15TH AVE NE I have several issues extant since tenancy began October 2024. Toilet does not f… Initiated
2026-06-17 Violation — 14100 LINDEN AVE N Tenant received a 30 notice to vacate. Under Investigation
2026-06-17 Violation — 300 VIRGINIA ST Questions about early termination fees, adding roommates Under Investigation
2026-06-17 Violation — 4740 21ST AVE NE Unsecure apartment building and garage, management does nothing about locks that… Initiated
2026-06-17 Violation — 2645 NW 60TH ST Extensive water damage, odors, visible mold, would like inspection Under Investigation
2026-06-17 Violation — 2657 39TH AVE SW Abandoned house is unsecured for 6 months, and has had a bicycle dumped on the f… Initiated
2026-06-17 Violation — 8307 27TH AVE NW Multiple telecomm lines were left dangling when this house was torn down. I live… Initiated
2026-06-17 Violation — 2300 S Massachusetts ST Out exit doors wont lock properly. When you pull with force the locked door can … NOV Issued
2026-06-17 Violation — 13057 37TH AVE NE Rooster on site Under Investigation
2026-06-17 Violation — 2328 FRANKLIN AVE E Noise Initiated
2026-06-17 General Construction $204,733 11236 PALATINE AVE N Establish use as housing for one detached dwelling unit per land use code. Exist… —
2026-06-17 General Construction $565,164 5010 PUGET BLVD SW Construct new south single family dwelling per plan. (Establish use as single fa… —
2026-06-17 Violation — 1441 MADRONA DR Sloping roof is being rebuilt into a full upper floor without any permit I could… Under Investigation
2026-06-17 Violation — 6702 16TH AVE SW 6-17-26 Violation observed includes but is not limited to furniture, tires, prop… Initiated
2026-06-17 Violation — 1020 SENECA ST The construction workers are getting out of hand. I've complained many times to … Initiated
2026-06-17 Violation — 7547 11TH AVE NE There are large piles of garbage in the backyard, debris is making its way to th… Under Investigation
2026-06-17 General Construction $598,010 10042 37TH AVE SW Construct west two-family dwelling (Establish use as single-family residence & a… —
2026-06-17 Violation — 621 QUEEN ANNE AVE N I am the Captain of the Special Hazards Unit of the Seattle Fire Department, and… Initiated
2026-06-17 Violation — 11502 6TH AVE NW Active tree cutting, multiple trees have been cut down, still cutting down Under Investigation
2026-06-17 Violation — 1533 NE 94TH ST NOISE Initiated
2026-06-17 Violation — 2540 14TH AVE W Wondering how handshake agreements work and if that disqualifies her from renter… Under Investigation
2026-06-17 Violation — 7708 44TH AVE NE There is a paper notice of tree removal taped on a Tier 2 doug fir on the east s… Initiated
2026-06-17 Violation — 3050 SW AVALON WAY I am requesting that SDCI investigate my rental property for potential violation… Initiated
2026-06-16 Violation — 3711 31ST AVE W Neighbor has been doing framing and construction inside home. You can see this w… NOV Issued
2026-06-16 Violation — 1536 NE 92nd ST Contractor is once again digging in the tree protection zone on this project. Th… Initiated
2026-06-16 Violation — 1903 NE 85TH ST Landlord is covering all windows and exterior unit doors in plastic wrap while p… Initiated
2026-06-16 Violation — — encampment on vacant lot Completed
2026-06-16 Violation — 210 E BLAINE ST The hallway doors on multiple floors fail to fully close and latch due to poorly… Initiated
2026-06-16 Violation — 1521 9TH AVE W Possible illegal tree cutting @ 1422 9th Ave W. Initiated
2026-06-16 Violation — 1140 NW MARKET ST Motor running from building that vibrates my unit, has been going on since April… Closed
2026-06-16 Violation — 9751 57th AVE S The construction occurring at this address is encroaching on the sidewalk and in… Under Investigation
2026-06-16 General Construction $800,691 8324 MARY AVE NW Construct west building per plans (Establish use as townhouses per the land use … —
2026-06-16 Violation — 2101 4th AVE Plaza is on the registry of privately owned public space, however public access … NOV Issued
2026-06-16 Violation — 1740 NW MARKET ST Very loud construction noise (maybe delivery, loud banging sounds) for about a h… Completed
2026-06-16 Violation — 8352 19TH AVE NW Hazardous blackberry and rose bushes planted and growing in planting strip. Obta… Under Investigation
2026-06-16 Violation — 1918 E MILLER ST The noise and vibration that is generated by the SR 520 project is unacceptable.… Initiated
2026-06-16 Violation — 13540 30TH AVE NE new shrubs recently planted during sidewalk renewal are too close to the interse… Under Investigation
2026-06-16 Violation — 1139 NW MARKET ST This is a NEW building security complaint. It is a follow-up to the closed Case … Initiated
2026-06-16 Violation — 3053 FAUNTLEROY AVE SW I live next door to this property which has been under construction for some tim… Under Investigation
2026-06-16 Violation — 9176 HOLMAN RD NW Questions about reasonable accommodations Under Investigation
2026-06-16 General Construction $320,220 4025 13TH AVE W Construct new boat shed at NW end of property occupy per plan. —
2026-06-16 Violation — 172 S Washington Pump trucks emptying temporary public toilets on S Washington and 2nd Ave S. The… Under Investigation
2026-06-16 Violation — 1020 SENECA ST No water Under Investigation
2026-06-16 General Construction $967,533 3726 47TH PL NE Establish use as housing for one detached dwelling unit per land use code. Const… —
2026-06-16 Violation — 1020 SENECA ST Tenants are reporting no water in apartment building. Under Investigation
2026-06-16 Violation — 521 HARVARD AVE E Eviction Under Investigation
2026-06-16 General Construction $512,878 506 20TH AVE Establish use as two attached dwelling units per Land Use Code. Construct new tw… —
2026-06-16 Violation — 1611 EDGEWOOD AVE SW The owners of 1611 Edgewood Ave SW are building a large addition onto their hous… Initiated
2026-06-16 Violation — 2626 A NW 57TH ST Per CSB: Construction noise at 6:30 am in a residential neighborhood- violation … Under Investigation
2026-06-16 Violation — 838 NE 66th ST The only elevator in our 7-story building broke down in early/mid-May and has be… Initiated
2026-06-16 Violation — 4504 23RD AVE SW Landlord is removing the roof with no permit. Initiated
2026-06-16 Violation — 8343 WABASH AVE S Key opens up multiple units, found another resident that has a master key, want … Under Investigation
2026-06-16 Violation — 3636 A GREENWOOD AVE N Numerous months of violating noise regulations, starting tools well before the c… Initiated
2026-06-16 General Construction $845,400 8321 14TH AVE NW Construct new east townhouse per plan. (Establish use as two rowhouses and one d… —
2026-06-16 Violation — 6610 62ND AVE NE Magnuson encampmentUnauthorized encampment reported - 26-00076754 Under Investigation
2026-06-16 Violation — 2721 NE 127TH ST I am a resident of 12549 NE 28th Ave. I believe this is the correct address for … Open Duplicate
2026-06-16 Violation — 1000 S SNOQUALMIE ST Trees hanging over sidewalk Under Investigation
2026-06-16 Violation — 1918 E MILLER ST Noise issue regarding SR 520 construction - pile driving activity too loud, vibr… Under Investigation
2026-06-16 Violation — 4747 30TH AVE NE Noise from construction happening at night against code Under Investigation
2026-06-16 Violation — 2300 Eastlake AVE E This building (on the NE corner of Eastlake Ave East and East Lynn) has exposed … Initiated
2026-06-16 Violation — 453 27TH AVE E Overgrown Vegetation Initiated
2026-06-16 Violation — 14042 Wayne PL N The Douglas Fir referenced in record number 000413-26TA was cut down to the stu… NOV Issued
2026-06-16 Violation — 1218 NE 103RD ST Removed tree fences too early relevant to 7083059-CN - no tree fences for tiered… Under Investigation
2026-06-16 General Construction $455,687 8321 14TH AVE NW Construct new two-family dwelling per plan. (Establish use as two rowhouses and … —
2026-06-16 Violation — 1531 18TH AVE S Failure to renew lease by landlord, unsure of rent increase Under Investigation
2026-06-16 General Construction $659,669 8321 14TH AVE NW Construct new west townhouse per plan. (Establish use as two rowhouses and one d… —
2026-06-16 Violation — 535 N 80TH ST There is household garbage piled up and rotting on the back deck that has been s… Initiated
2026-06-16 Violation — 5605 12TH AVE NE Previous mold infestation and water damage. Both tenant/landlord agreed it was u… Completed
2026-06-16 General Construction $561,104 6527 53RD AVE NE Establish use as single-family residence per land use code. Construct one-family… —
2026-06-16 Violation — 2300 6TH AVE Per CSB: At approximately 8:08 PM on June 15 2026, I called 911 to report multip… Under Investigation
2026-06-16 General Construction $40,000 1420 N 53RD ST Construct detached garage and exterior deck attached to existing one-family dwel… —
2026-06-16 Violation — 2316 NE 65th ST Isarn Thai restaurant is doing remodeling in the middle of the night, as confirm… Under Investigation
2026-06-16 Violation — 1533 NE 94TH ST The excavation workers once again have moved the tree protection fencing and wer… Initiated
2026-06-16 Violation — 2404 Thorndyke PL W The property has ongoing common-area maintenance, sanitation, pest/rodent, trash… Initiated
2026-06-15 General Construction $221,369 4213 42ND AVE S Construct new one-family dwelling (S SFR) per plan. (Establish use as two duplex… —
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Permit Types in Seattle
New Construction
621 85.0%
HVAC
76 10.4%
General Construction
16 2.2%
Structural
7 1.0%
Landscaping & Exterior
7 1.0%
Demolition
4 0.5%
Construction Activity in Seattle

New building permits in Seattle, Washington indicate upcoming construction projects. Contractors can identify subcontracting opportunities by monitoring recently issued permits for residential renovations, commercial buildouts, and new construction. Early outreach to permit holders often results in higher close rates before projects go to competitive bid.

About Seattle Building Permits

Seattle, Washington processes thousands of building permits covering residential construction, commercial buildouts, renovations, and specialty trade work. PermitGrab tracks 731+ Seattle building permits — updated daily from official city sources.

Every new construction project in Seattle requires a building permit before work can begin. These public records include the project address, scope of work, estimated cost, and often the general contractor's name — making them valuable leads for subcontractors looking for new projects in Seattle.

How Contractors Use Seattle Permit Data

HVAC contractors, electricians, plumbers, and roofers in Seattle use building permit data to find projects before they hit traditional lead services. When a new commercial buildout or residential renovation permit is filed, it signals upcoming work that needs subcontractors.

Instead of competing for shared leads on HomeAdvisor or Angi, contractors who monitor Seattle building permits can reach out to general contractors the day a permit is issued — before anyone else calls. This first-mover advantage leads to higher close rates and better project selection.

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Who pulled permits in Seattle this week?

PermitGrab indexes 731 building permits in Seattle, with new filings from the city's permit feed on every refresh. Each permit is matched against 10 property-owner records for direct outreach.

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Updated daily. Permit records carry filing date, address, project value, contractor name (where the source publishes it), and permit type, so a fresh row means a fresh lead.

What construction is happening in Seattle right now?

In the last 30 days, Seattle permitting activity covers 128 new building permits alongside 7,520 active code violations. The mix spans new construction, residential renovations, mechanical/electrical/plumbing upgrades, roof replacements, demolitions, and tenant improvements — every record is a buying signal for a different contractor or supplier persona.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Seattle Building Permits

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PermitGrab currently tracks 731 building permits in Seattle, Washington. Data is pulled directly from the official municipal open-data source on every collection cycle and includes permit number, address, permit type, contractor, status, and estimated value where available.

How fresh is the Seattle permit data?

PermitGrab collects Seattle on every daemon cycle. Its municipal source is currently updated daily, so new permits appear here within 1–3 days of the source publishing them. The count above reflects the complete current record from that source.

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Contractors find leads in Seattle by filtering PermitGrab by trade and ZIP code, then contacting the permit applicant (owner or general contractor) directly. Pro subscribers get verified phone numbers and can set up saved-search email alerts so new matches land in their inbox the same day they’re filed.

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Real estate investors
Code violations in Seattle = motivated sellers. Out-of-state landlord + active citation = top of the wholesale call list.
Contractors & subs
Every Seattle GC who pulled a permit this week is sourcing labor and materials right now. Phone numbers included.
Home service companies
A Seattle addition or remodel signals an HVAC, plumbing, or warranty upsell window. Reach owners while the project is fresh.
Solar installers
Roof permits and electrical upgrades in Seattle are the highest-intent solar lead signals. Owner-occupant filter built in.
Insurance agents
Seattle renovations trigger updated dwelling-coverage limits. Get the address-level signal before the renewal cycle does.
Material suppliers
Lumber, drywall, roofing, fixtures — every Seattle permit is a parts list. Build a route by job type and value tier.
Developers & new construction
Ground-up builds in Seattle mean a long runway of subcontractor and material orders. Sort new-construction permits by project value and reach the GC before the trades are locked.
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