Seattle Building Permits & Contractor Leads

677 indexed permits · 31 active contractors · 7,132 code violations · Seattle, Washington.

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 weekly.

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677
Indexed Permits
31
Active Contractors
7,132
Code Violations
5,036
Property Owners
Updated recently · 2026-06-05
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Seattle had 106 new building permits filed in the last 30 days, led by 82 new construction, 20 hvac and 1 demolition. The average project value is $637,017.

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

Date Type Value Address Details Contractor / Status Save
2026-01-06 Violation 121 STEWART ST NO COLD WATER, ONLY SCALDING HOT WATER. FEELS AS THOUGH HOA IS RETALIATING AGAIN… Under Investigation
2026-01-06 Violation 2524 Magnolia BLVD W Renting out MIL apartment. Permit for rental use was denied when constructing ho… Closed
2026-01-06 Violation 121 STEWART ST NO COLD WATER, ONLY SCALDING HOT WATER. FEELS AS THOUGH HOA IS RETALIATING AGAIN… Completed
2026-01-06 Violation 445 36TH AVE The homeowners are doing plumbing and electrical work and demolition without a p… Under Investigation
2026-01-06 Violation 231 BELMONT AVE E Hello, I live in an older apartment building in Capitol Hill with a fireplace th… Completed
2026-01-06 Violation 14050 1st AVE NE Noise Complaint Completed
2026-01-06 Violation 926 12TH AVE E Workers are digging large trench (about 10 feet long by about 2 feet wide and ab… Completed
2026-01-06 Violation 1611 BOYLSTON AVE New tenant is doing non-permitted construction, adding new building items on the… Completed
2026-01-06 Violation 610 2ND AVE W Unauthorized Encampments - 25-00344149 and 25-00359721 UCT:0001820054 Greetings… Initiated
2026-01-06 Violation 610 2ND AVE W Junk storage violation Completed
2026-01-06 Violation 2201 N 56TH ST Tree on private property is blocking visibility of bus stop sign and should be t… Completed
2026-01-06 Violation 2250 NW 59TH ST I am submitting a formal complaint regarding excessive exterior lighting and nig… Under Investigation
2026-01-06 Violation 349 16TH AVE E Noise complaint Completed
2026-01-06 Violation 3210 NW 54TH ST Bright light pouring into my next door apartment from newly installed lights ove… Under Investigation
2026-01-06 Violation 3216 S HUDSON ST Ongoing illegal dumping and severe property neglect at Hoang's Billiard on Hudso… Open Duplicate
2026-01-06 Violation 417 14TH AVE E Overgrown tree. One or several of the branches have grown out over the sidewalk,… Open Duplicate
2026-01-06 Violation 417 14TH AVE E The tree branches are so low it's impossible to use the sidewalk Open Duplicate
2026-01-06 Violation 3901 SW ALASKA ST Homeless encampment Completed
2026-01-06 Violation 505 HARRISON ST Homeless camps popping up, causing more homeless people to filter into the area,… Completed
2026-01-06 Violation 901 NW MARKET ST PER CSB: Bright lights blink 24/7 into our windows. Lights are on some trailers … Under Investigation
2026-01-06 Violation 4120 BURKE AVE N PER CSB: Noise and light pollution - strobe light and alarm at construction site… Under Investigation
2026-01-06 Violation 1208 N 48TH ST Side blocked forcing to walk on busy street. Not ADA complaint Closed
2026-01-06 Violation 621 S KING ST States they are harrassing her, believes 2-way mirrors were installed in her hom… Completed
2026-01-06 Violation 10341 STONE AVE N Tenant feels there is structural damage in home. Flooring is unstable, entire un… Completed
2026-01-06 Violation 5334 7TH AVE NE Mold in unit, basement has flooded twice. Tenant is requesting to end lease earl… 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 677+ Seattle building permits — updated weekly 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 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 weekly. 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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Who’s Building in Seattle?

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Property Address Owner Source
5342 S KENYON ST AND*** County assessor
7763 SEWARD PARK AVE S HAW*** County assessor
5143 S OTHELLO ST MED*** County assessor
1433 E JOHN ST C/O*** County assessor
4127 48TH AVE SW DEC*** 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 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 weekly, 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.

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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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