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724 indexed permits · 31 active contractors · 7,478 code violations · Seattle, Washington.

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724
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31
Active Contractors
7,478
Code Violations
364
Property Owners
Updated recently · 2026-06-16
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Seattle had 126 new building permits filed in the last 30 days, led by 100 new construction, 22 hvac and 2 landscaping & exterior. The average project value is $619,309.

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Date Type Value Address Details Contractor / Status Save
2026-03-17 Violation — 1718 MELROSE AVE Our lease runs through April 30, 2026 Our lease includes monthly parking, which … Under Investigation
2026-03-17 General Construction $281,267 2318 NE 86TH ST Construct South one-family dwelling (SFR 1) per plan. (Construct (2) one-family … —
2026-03-17 Violation — 1717 22ND AVE Carpet fans that are turned on maybe once or twice a year overnight. When tenant… Under Investigation
2026-03-17 Violation — 4550 11TH AVE NE Eviction notice Completed
2026-03-17 Violation — 3556 S MORGAN ST Vacant property not secured, lots of unauthorized access and garbage and unsafe … Completed
2026-03-17 Violation — 2555 BEACON AVE S I am requesting verification regarding food vendors operating at 2555 Beacon Ave… Under Investigation
2026-03-17 Violation — 6420 FLORA AVE S PER CSB: Tree branch obstructing sidewalk Completed
2026-03-17 Violation — 7005 PIKE ST Stair wells do not have proper signs to let the people know that the doors will … Completed
2026-03-17 Violation — 10502 LAKE CITY WAY NE Overgrown sidewalk Under Investigation
2026-03-17 Violation — 7760 57TH AVE NE The problem I have is at the house 776 oh 57 Avenue northeast in Seattle. That's… Completed
2026-03-17 Violation — 4758 19TH AVE NE Per CSB: 4758 19th Ave NE is commercially renting the yard as non-resident parki… NOV Issued
2026-03-17 Violation — 9031 14th AVE SW Trash pileup, including multiple appliances, tents, (11) cars, and (1) motorhome… Open Duplicate
2026-03-17 Violation — 414 30th AVE We are residents of 422 30th Avenue, Seattle, 98122 which is two houses north of… Under Investigation
2026-03-17 Violation — 4817 42ND AVE SW Substantial renovations and tree removal. Completed
2026-03-17 Violation — 1823 MINOR AVE Eviction showing on tenants screening report for an eviction that didn't happen,… Under Investigation
2026-03-17 Violation — 741 HARVARD AVE E To Whom It May Concern,I am submitting a complaint regarding Redside Property Ma… Under Investigation
2026-03-17 Violation — 1107 29TH AVE NA Completed
2026-03-17 Violation — 812 N 42ND ST Windows not sealed, mold, visible water damage Closed
2026-03-17 Violation — 505 HARRISON ST Unauthorized encampment reported - 26-00062412 Completed
2026-03-17 Violation — 6802 20TH AVE NE — Completed
2026-03-17 Violation — 618 N 125TH ST remodeling a SFR w/o permits and inspections Initiated
2026-03-17 Violation — 5260 35TH AVE NE Rent increase Completed
2026-03-17 Violation — 5210 35TH AVE NE — Warning
2026-03-17 Violation — 413 32ND AVE E Landlord with questions about when a tenant is drafted in military? Or if landlo… Under Investigation
2026-03-17 Violation — 505 HARRISON ST Encampment reported,Bike, wheelchair chop shop, drug dealing, garbage, squalor a… Completed
2026-03-17 Violation — 1208 NW 77TH ST The arborist report filed for this property erroneously states that the Western … Completed
2026-03-17 Violation — 6831 37TH AVE NE Plumbing issue with sewage backing up into tub, and overflowing into yard. Deeme… Completed
2026-03-17 Violation — 14004 17TH AVE NE The owners have illegally cut down a large protected red maple which sits entire… NOV Issued
2026-03-17 Violation — 6831 37TH AVE NE Plumbing issue with sewage backing up into tub, and overflowing into yard. Deeme… Closed
2026-03-17 Violation — 915 25TH AVE S Water leaking thru smoke alarms. Electrical safety hazard. NOV Issued
2026-03-17 General Construction $586,536 2320 NE 86TH ST Construct middle two-family dwelling (TH1 & TH2) per plan. (Construct (2) one-fa… —
2026-03-17 General Construction $489,311 12527 A 39TH AVE NE Construct NW SFR 3 per plans (Establish use as single-family residences per he l… —
2026-03-17 General Construction $301,746 6826 25TH AVE NE Construct NW one-family dwelling per plan (Establish use as single-family dwelli… —
2026-03-17 General Construction $391,616 9140 B 7TH AVE S Construct SW SFR w/ AADU (Bldg. 3) this permit [Establish uses as single-family … —
2026-03-17 Violation — 118 BROADWAY E Tenant subleasing and now dealing with rent increase without notice Closed
2026-03-17 Violation — 3534 S BRANDON ST Potentially unpermitted dumpster has been outside property for several months. Under Investigation
2026-03-17 Violation — 9031 14TH AVE SW Junk vehicles and trash accumulation, taking up public parking. Under Investigation
2026-03-17 General Construction $707,439 6824 A 25TH AVE NE Construct EAST two-family dwelling per plan (Establish use as single-family and … —
2026-03-17 Violation — 510 19TH AVE There's large overgrowth blocking a significant portion of the sidewalk on the c… Under Investigation
2026-03-17 Violation — 1705 BELMONT AVE Overgrown vegetation on sidewalk Under Investigation
2026-03-17 Violation — 6801 62ND AVE NE Magnuson Park Encampment Completed
2026-03-17 Violation — 711 E UNION ST CSB 26-00062359 GET THEM OUT Completed
2026-03-17 Violation — 5232 19TH AVE SW CSB 26-00065127 Residents have been store and leaving broken furniture, garbage… Completed
2026-03-17 Violation — 4101 28TH AVE SW not provided with renewal agreement lease expires 3/31/26 Reached out to landlor… Completed
2026-03-17 Violation — 11706 EXETER AVE NE no permit for large backyard const. project - steep slope, removinglarge boulder… Under Investigation
2026-03-17 Violation — 2950 S DAKOTA ST per csb: Building balcony panels falling off street- needs building inspector to… Completed
2026-03-17 Fence $25,000 1800 E OLIVE WAY [Establish the use for Mobile food vendor using a trailer per land use code. see… —
2026-03-17 Violation — 3808 ASHWORTH AVE N Lease ends May 31st. Landlord has proposed a renewal, only fixed term offered, n… Under Investigation
2026-03-17 Violation — 3310 WETMORE AVE S "Municipal code: 23.46.020 - Light and glare standards.A. Exterior lighting shal… Under Investigation
2026-03-17 General Construction $484,699 12527 B 39TH AVE NE Construct NE SFR 1 per plans (Establish use as single-family residences per he l… —
2026-03-17 General Construction $199,847 5034 25TH AVE SW Construct DADU per plans (Establish use as a single-family residence with both a… —
2026-03-17 General Construction $391,616 9138 B 7TH AVE S Construct Middle S SFR w/ AADU (Bldg 6) this permit [Establish uses as single-fa… —
2026-03-17 General Construction $548,922 5032 25TH AVE SW Construct duplex per plans (Establish use as a single-family residence with both… —
2026-03-17 General Construction $484,699 12525 A 39TH AVE NE Construct SE SFR 2 per plans (Establish use as single-family residences per he l… —
2026-03-17 Violation — 2012 43RD AVE E demolition of apartment interiors that likely contain asbestos & lead (building … Closed
2026-03-17 General Construction $489,311 12525 B 39TH AVE NE Construct SW SFR 4 per plans (Establish use as single-family residences per he l… —
2026-03-16 Violation — 1907 8TH AVE W The permit says the building is approved to be three stories. They are currently… Under Investigation
2026-03-16 General Construction $20,000 812 NE 72ND ST Construct new storage shed accessory to existing one-family dwelling subject to … —
2026-03-16 Violation — 2402 1ST AVE N Owners of duplex, renting to tenant month-to-month, wants to know how to give no… Under Investigation
2026-03-16 Violation — 358 NW 85TH ST fee added $583 for tenant liability charge Completed
2026-03-16 Violation — 1017 BOREN AVE rent increase Completed
2026-03-16 Violation — 8105 GREENWOOD AVE N lockout Completed
2026-03-16 Violation — 1454 E HARRISON ST Brick façade / veneer failure Hazard Correction Order Issued
2026-03-16 Violation — 720 W BLAINE ST Overgrown vegetation blocking the sidewalk Under Investigation
2026-03-16 Violation — 1905 8TH AVE W height concern - building outside permit states 3 story adding 4th onto structur… Under Investigation
2026-03-16 Violation — 14330 12TH AVE NE Dryer vent does not vent properly, fire hazard and horrible smell in shared laun… Under Investigation
2026-03-16 Violation — 505 HARRISON ST Encampment reported Completed
2026-03-16 Violation — 9423 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAY S Report of Junk Cars Under Investigation
2026-03-16 Violation — 215 1ST AVE N Elevator is not working and trash is piling up. Under Investigation
2026-03-16 Violation — 5324 8TH AVE NE Tenant wants to know her rental rights. Under Investigation
2026-03-16 Violation — 4115 S COURT ST Bush blocking most of sidewalk. Not ADA accessible. Under Investigation
2026-03-16 Violation — 4115 S COURT ST Bush blocking most of sidewalk. Not ADA accessible. Completed
2026-03-16 Violation — 6222 NE 74TH ST Five tents- unauthorized encampment Under Investigation
2026-03-16 Violation — 4436 48TH AVE SW Multiple bushes blocking ADA access on sidewalk of 48th Ave. Completed
2026-03-16 Violation — 6420 FLORA AVE S Tree branch obstructing sidewalk Completed
2026-03-16 Violation — 3848 46TH AVE SW Brush blocking ADA sidewalk on 46th Ave. Drop-off makes it unsafe to pass. Completed
2026-03-16 Violation — 505 HARRISON ST ENCAMPMENT Completed
2026-03-16 Violation — 1601 38TH AVE Shrubbery encroaching on sidewalk Under Investigation
2026-03-16 Violation — 10017 35TH AVE NE Thorny blackberry bush/branch hanging in the middle of the sidewalk. I was prick… Under Investigation
2026-03-16 Violation — 811 W BERTONA ST Vegetation overgrowing roadway on W bertona street between 6th Ave W and 9th Ave… Under Investigation
2026-03-16 Violation — 3036 S EDMUNDS ST Homeless camp. Been there 6 years now. When will you help? Completed
2026-03-16 Violation — 505 HARRISON ST Here is a photo i took this weekend. This lot is right next to MOPOP and seattle… Completed
2026-03-16 Violation — 10026 ROOSEVELT WAY NE — Warning
2026-03-16 Violation — 921 1ST AVE W 7 different instances of a leak from faulty pipe. Landlord trying to get her to … Under Investigation
2026-03-16 Violation — 1530 Belmont AVE The elevator has been persistently down several days a month. This has created a… Open Duplicate
2026-03-16 Violation — 100 SMITH ST There appears to be construction of a new, unpermitted DADU on this site. Under Investigation
2026-03-16 Violation — 2218 A NW 62ND ST Blocking my drive way at 3:45 PM Completed
2026-03-16 Violation — 1953 10TH AVE W Complainants house is being demolished. The Company Avenue 1, is giving her a mo… Under Investigation
2026-03-16 Violation — 2233 NW 58TH ST DRYER DOES NOT WORK IN UNIT Completed
2026-03-16 Violation — 800 JEFFERSON ST Hazardous fumes coming from vent in unit #100. Wants an inspection. Under Investigation
2026-03-16 Violation — 321 31ST AVE Had a sewage back up in apartment. Sewage coming up through base of toilet and b… Under Investigation
2026-03-16 Violation — 12530 35TH AVE NE mold issue - no ventilation fan in bathroom, landlord aware of problem since May… Under Investigation
2026-03-16 Violation — 5715 SW SPOKANE ST Work occurring without issued permit(s)/required inspection(s) Under Investigation
2026-03-16 Violation — 7719 35th AVE NE Parking in the required front yard has continued. Under Investigation
2026-03-16 Violation — 4409 S HUDSON ST Has provided 48hr notice 3/14. Making extensive repairs such as replacing stairc… Completed
2026-03-16 Violation — 4816 S Juneau ST Garbage and trash on property attracting rodents. EO Vacate Close Issued
2026-03-16 Violation — 11 W MERCER ST The elevator in this building has been out of service since February 4th, 2026. … Under Investigation
2026-03-16 Violation — 3045 20TH AVE W I am writing to file a formal health and safety complaint regarding an unsafe dr… Under Investigation
2026-03-16 Violation — 9240 2ND AVE SW Live in shag building. Rent increase. Completed
2026-03-16 Violation — 2020 BROADWAY E A resident of 2020 Broadway E in Unit 3 has grow lights that run most days and, … Under Investigation
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Permit Types in Seattle
New Construction
617 85.2%
HVAC
74 10.2%
General Construction
15 2.1%
Structural
7 1.0%
Landscaping & Exterior
7 1.0%
Demolition
4 0.6%
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 724+ 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 724 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 126 new building permits alongside 7,478 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

How many building permits does PermitGrab track in Seattle?

PermitGrab currently tracks 724 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.

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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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