Seattle Building Permits & Contractor Leads

706 indexed permits · 31 active contractors · 7,321 code violations · Seattle, Washington.

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PermitGrab tracks 31 active contractors who pulled 706 building permits in Seattle, WA. Live tracking of 7,321 code violations in the same area. Updated daily.

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706
Indexed Permits
31
Active Contractors
7,321
Code Violations
205
Property Owners
Updated today · live from city records
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Seattle had 119 new building permits filed in the last 30 days, led by 94 new construction, 21 hvac and 1 demolition. The average project value is $603,746.

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8,027 records — permits and code violations sorted by date

Date Type Value Address Details Contractor / Status Save
2026-01-21 General Construction $378,017 3037 20TH AVE W Construct new West two family dwelling per plan. (Establish use as single family…
2026-01-21 Violation 1722 19TH AVE Elevator has been out since yesterday. Lives on 5th floor. Caller is disabled, h… Completed
2026-01-21 Violation 6712 42ND AVE S running auto shop in residential zone, oil all over driveway going down to the s… Under Investigation
2026-01-21 Violation 840 E DENNY WAY elevator out for 2 weeks landlord aware Completed
2026-01-21 Violation 4715 25TH AVE NE tenant rights/harassment - rent payment not processed told to do my own research… Completed
2026-01-21 Violation 507 W MERCER ST plumbing penetrations sealant needed post repair work for unit 401 - CE/LCE resp… Completed
2026-01-21 Violation 2233 NW 58TH ST 1. Fire Life Safety Violation: Chronic failure of the fire safety system. There … Completed
2026-01-21 General Construction $333,090 13321 C 3RD AVE NE Construct NW one-family dwelling SFR4 per plan ([Land Use statement here.] Const…
2026-01-21 Violation 1722 19TH AVE Elevator has been out since yesterday. Lives on 5th floor. Caller is disabled, h… Completed
2026-01-21 Violation 7000 20TH AVE NE Landlord is doing extensive work to one of the units without any permits. Landlo… NOV Issued
2026-01-21 Violation 4816 SW FINDLAY ST There's a consistent level of carelessness and disregard for keeping the work si… Under Investigation
2026-01-21 Violation 434 LAKESIDE AVE S Trees and vegetation removed in shoreline street end, in an ECA. NOV Issued
2026-01-21 Violation 7310 RAINIER AVE S Landlord has not provide her a mailbox nor has she received mail for over a mont… Under Investigation
2026-01-21 Violation 2603 NE 87TH ST Weeds Completed
2026-01-21 Violation 9401 LAKE CITY WAY NE Growing homeless encampment, they are currently building structures on vacant lo… Completed
2026-01-21 Violation 5555 14TH AVE NW Talked to management about neighbor being too loud, would like to move. Manageme… Completed
2026-01-21 Violation 1121 NW 103RD ST Fences built on top of new retaining walls at the northeast corner of this large… Under Investigation
2026-01-21 Violation 2425 Harbor AVE SW My unit has existing mold issues. I have asked our property management team to l… Completed
2026-01-21 Violation 5215 11TH AVE NE Live in older home. Issues with toilet and sink clogging. Landlord was supposed … Under Investigation
2026-01-21 Violation 110 VINE ST Building is INFESTED with cockroaches. I've been complaining to management and t… Closed
2026-01-21 Violation 776 N 73RD ST ozone treatment fee & deposit Completed
2026-01-21 Violation 334 LAKESIDE AVE S rent increase Completed
2026-01-21 Violation 1722 26TH AVE Re: permit 7045019-cn. The construction has spilled over onto the adjacent alley… Completed
2026-01-21 Violation 8612 PALATINE AVE N Received rent increase of more than 10% possibly needs EDRA Completed
2026-01-21 Violation 601 E ROY ST No heat in building, landlord unresponsive. Completed
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Permit Types in Seattle
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 706+ 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.

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 · Sources: official Seattle open data portal.

Who pulled permits in Seattle this week?

PermitGrab indexes 706 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.

How fresh is Seattle permit data?

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 119 new building permits alongside 7,321 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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Filter Seattle to your trade each morning. Every fresh permit shows the contractor with a verified phone — call the GC to sub, call the owner to upsell the next phase, while competitors are still printing postcards.

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The competitor watch

Search any competitor's name and see every job they pulled in Seattle — where they're working, what they're charging the city in declared value, and which neighborhoods they own. Pitch the follow-on work at each address.

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The motivated-seller list

7,321 open code violations in Seattle, each matched to the property owner. An owner facing a citation is the warmest restoration, repair, or wholesale-offer lead there is — and no marketplace sells this list.

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Who’s Building in Seattle?

Property owners with active permits or flagged parcels — with absentee-owner and portfolio-size intel. Great leads for solar, insurance, home-warranty, and renovation vendors.

Property Address Owner Owner Intel Source
209 12TH AVE S PRO*** 13 properties County assessor
1433 E JOHN ST C/O*** Absentee owner 4 properties County assessor
7351 E GREEN LAKE DR N PRO*** Absentee owner 13 properties County assessor
1020 S MAIN ST PRO*** Absentee owner 13 properties County assessor
230 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAY E C/O*** Absentee owner County assessor

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Frequently Asked Questions about Seattle Building Permits

How many building permits does PermitGrab track in Seattle?

PermitGrab currently tracks 706 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.

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.

Who buys this data?

Seattle permit & owner data, by use case

Same data, different angle. Pick the playbook that matches what you sell.

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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