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
4,834
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
2026-01-05 Violation 1200 WESTERN AVE Moved into rental in August, a month after move in he noticed mold in closet. Th… Completed
2026-01-05 Violation 3618 SW ALASKA ST Complainant states they are operating as an unauthorized homeless shelter. Owner… Completed
2026-01-05 Violation 4427 S FRONTENAC ST Has tenant who has been there for a year. There was a laundry issue going on for… Completed
2026-01-05 Violation 6706 B CORSON AVE S Landlord has questions regarding lease renewal. Does not want to renew tenants l… Completed
2026-01-05 Violation 3101 NE 145TH ST Management is doing maintenance in hallway, tenant would like to ensure it is sa… Completed
2026-01-05 Violation 1601 19TH AVE Per CSB: 1601 19th, Pine St side. S walk of street permanently blocked for const… Closed
2026-01-05 Violation 2218 1ST AVE Unauthorized encampment on private property Completed
2026-01-05 Violation 2106 RAINIER AVE S There's a homeless encampment in the vacant pit near the Rainer Ave S & S Walker… Completed
2026-01-05 Violation 650 S DEARBORN ST Unauthorized encampmentreference: 016018-25CP Completed
2026-01-05 Violation 1515 E YESLER WAY CSB 26-00002467 Concerned that this belongs to a homeless person and not sure wh… Completed
2026-01-05 Violation 1519 E HOWELL ST CSB 26-00002185There is a guy sleeping in front of the front door blocking peopl… Completed
2026-01-05 Violation 2226 44TH AVE SW Vegetation hanging low over sidewalk Completed
2026-01-05 Violation 3107 E Harrison ST Property owners bushes are overgrown. Can fit my kids stroller on the sidewalk Under Investigation
2026-01-05 Violation 4532 15TH AVE S PER CSB: Front area full of trash and furniture. This has been a problem for mon… Completed
2026-01-05 Violation 2405 7TH AVE PER CSB: Flood lights left on at construction site Completed
2026-01-05 Violation 2256 HARBOR AVE SW PER CSB: Expired license plate tabs on vehicles exposed in. this location in Wes… Completed
2026-01-05 Violation 9439 Olson PL SW PER CSB: Garbage, misc debris, once again piling up Completed
2026-01-05 Violation 4400 35TH AVE SW PER CSB: Furniture dumped in City Light corral in alley of 4400 SW Fauntleroy Wa… Under Investigation
2026-01-05 Violation 12707 35TH AVE NE PER CSB: Fence across sidewalk Under Investigation
2026-01-05 Violation 1314 N 137TH ST PER CSB: Construction project built a road between our houses to get to the midd… Under Investigation
2026-01-05 Violation 6708 CALIFORNIA AVE SW CSB - Large and continuous water leak. 12 months a year. Standing water in garag… Closed
2026-01-05 Violation 2220 5TH AVE N CSB - Land slide on a hill. Under Investigation
2026-01-05 Violation 9409 4TH AVE SW CSB - Garbage etc piling up once again outside fence - PER SPU: Please transfer … Completed
2026-01-05 Violation 6412 LINDEN AVE N CSB - sidewalk blocked Completed
2026-01-05 Violation 1605 E ALDER ST Overgrown veg 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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5143 S OTHELLO ST MED*** County assessor
7763 SEWARD PARK AVE S HAW*** County assessor
5342 S KENYON ST AND*** County assessor
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1433 E JOHN ST C/O*** 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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