How can I find contractors in Seattle?

PermitGrab tracks 31 active contractors in Seattle who have pulled building permits. 6 have verified phone numbers. Filter by trade: electrical, plumbing, HVAC, roofing, and more.

Where can I find code violation properties in Seattle?

PermitGrab has 7,132 code violation records in Seattle from official city code enforcement databases. These properties may indicate motivated sellers — owners facing violations are often willing to sell below market value.

How do I get homeowner leads from building permits in Seattle?

PermitGrab provides 4,834 property owner records for Seattle including owner names and addresses. Homeowners who just pulled permits are actively investing in their property — ideal leads for solar, insurance, and home service companies.

How often is the Seattle permit data updated?

PermitGrab collects new permit data for Seattle every 30 minutes from official city open data portals. Violation and property owner data is refreshed daily to monthly depending on the source.

Seattle Building Permits

PermitGrab tracks 31 active contractors who pulled 677 building permits in Seattle, WA. Live tracking of 7,132 code violations in the same area. Updated multiple times per week.

PermitGrab is a $149/mo subscription that surfaces every Seattle building permit, contractor record, and code violation from the official municipal feed within 12-24 hours of filing — used by solar installers, roofers, HVAC contractors, real-estate investors, and insurance restoration teams to acquire leads at the moment a homeowner commits to a project. 14-day free trial below — cancel anytime in one click.

Filter Seattle leads by trade: solar · roofing · HVAC · electrical · fire protection · new construction.

All permits

7,809 records — permits and code violations sorted by date

Date	Type	Value	Address	Details	Contractor / Status
2026-06-05	Violation	—	12000 15TH AVE NE	Excessive trash and overgrown plants. ADA concern	Under Investigation
2026-06-05	Violation	—	9400 Rainier AVE S	To Whom It May Concern: I am requesting that the Seattle Department of Construct…	Initiated
2026-06-05	Violation	—	607 E HARRISON ST	The only building elevator has been broken since May 29th (1 week). New property…	Initiated
2026-06-05	Violation	—	1001 MINOR AVE	Light nuisance. They have a giant light over the drive that leads to their parki…	Initiated
2026-06-05	Violation	—	95 PINE ST	Walk up window installed at this establishment possibly with not permit. Request…	Under Investigation
2026-06-05	Violation	—	4516 7TH AVE NE	Application for a Tenant Relocation License. Total units: 6; units occupied: 6.…	Initiated
2026-06-05	Violation	—	4301 SW HANFORD ST	Renewed lease start June 1st. Rent increased from 1200 to 1250/mo. Tenant paid i…	Closed
2026-06-05	Violation	—	1533 WESTERN AVE	Elevator down	Open Duplicate
2026-06-05	Violation	—	1305 E MERCER ST	Application for a Tenant Relocation License. Total units: 9; units occupied: 9.…	Initiated
2026-06-05	Violation	—	2217 3RD AVE	I am requesting that SDCI investigate ongoing habitability, sanitation, accessib…	Initiated
2026-06-05	General Construction	$519,486	8731 PALATINE AVE N	Construct new north one family dwelling per plan. (Establish use as single famil…	—
2026-06-05	Violation	—	1533 WESTERN AVE	Elevator down	Under Investigation
2026-06-05	Violation	—	10316 MIDVALE AVE N	Received 14-day notice. Rent is up to date. There is a water leak that landlord …	Under Investigation
2026-06-05	General Construction	$616,656	3408 BEACON AVE S	Construct WEST RH per plan [Establish use as rowhouses (RH) per land use code. C…	—
2026-06-05	General Construction	$697,932	4149 44TH AVE SW	Construct east two-family dwelling Duplex 1 per plan. (Establish use as townhous…	—
2026-06-05	Violation	—	3642 WOODLAND PARK AVE N	Application for a Tenant Relocation License. Total units: 13, units occupied: 1…	Initiated
2026-06-05	Violation	—	88 CLAY ST	$300 late fee	Under Investigation
2026-06-05	General Construction	$637,356	7309 57TH AVE NE	Establish use as housing for one detached dwelling unit per land use code. Const…	—
2026-06-05	Violation	—	5961 Wilson AVE S	I am following up with complaints I have made against this property in the past.…	Initiated
2026-06-05	Violation	—	954 E UNION ST	Evolve Apartments has recently installed a very bright, white "Now Leasing" sign…	Initiated
2026-06-05	Violation	—	3308 CLAREMONT AVE S	Raw Sewage coming from 1st floor bathroom into home.	Under Investigation
2026-06-05	Violation	—	5505 16TH AVE NE	WATER IS SHUTOFF. EMERGENCY ORDER	Completed
2026-06-05	Violation	—	1818 20TH AVE	Questions about lease renewal/rent increase laws. Hasn't received rent increase.	Under Investigation
2026-06-05	General Construction	$415,514	4211 A 42ND AVE S	Construct new two-family dwelling (S Duplex) per plan. (Establish use as one dup…	—
2026-06-05	Violation	—	4801 24TH AVE NE	Prop mgmt charging 2 months worth of rent for deposit, wondering if that's legal	Under Investigation

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About Seattle Building Permits

Seattle, Washington processes thousands of building permits covering residential construction, commercial buildouts, renovations, and specialty trade work. PermitGrab tracks 677+ Seattle building permits — updated multiple times per week 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.

PermitGrab sends daily email alerts filtered by trade, so Seattle electrical contractors only see electrical permits, HVAC contractors only see mechanical permits, and so on.

Reviewed by Marcus Reeves · Page data current as of 2026-06-05 · Sources: official Seattle open data portal.

Who pulled permits in Seattle this week?

PermitGrab tracks 31 active contractors in Seattle, with new permit filings indexed from the city's open data portal on every refresh.

How fresh is Seattle permit data?

Updated multiple times per week. 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 106 new building permits alongside 7,132 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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🏢 Investor-owned active properties in Seattle

Out-of-area owners (mailing address differs from the property) who just pulled a permit — they're spending on a property they don't live in right now. Prime for solar, agents, suppliers, and wholesalers.

🔧 Motivated leads in Seattle

Property owners with an open code violation and no permit filed — they're legally required to fix it and haven't hired anyone yet. The highest-intent leads we surface, found by cross-referencing violations against permits.

Property Address	Owner	Source
5143 S OTHELLO ST	MED***	County assessor
7763 SEWARD PARK AVE S	HAW***	County assessor
5342 S KENYON ST	AND***	County assessor
6043 48TH AVE SW	SHA***	County assessor
1433 E JOHN ST	C/O***	County assessor

Frequently Asked Questions about Seattle Building Permits

How many building permits does PermitGrab track in Seattle?

PermitGrab currently tracks 677 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 multiple times per week, 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.

How can contractors find construction leads in Seattle?

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.

What’s included in the 14-day trial?

The 14-day trial includes full Pro access to Seattle — unlimited phone and website reveals, CSV export, trade and value-tier filters, lead scoring, and violation cross-reference flags. Card required to start; cancel anytime before day 14.

Can I cancel anytime?

Yes. Cancel any time from your account page — no contracts, no cancellation fees. Your subscription stays active through the end of the current billing period.

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