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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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8,202 records — permits and code violations sorted by date

Date Type Value Address Details Contractor / Status Save
2026-03-13 Violation — 9816 WATERS AVE S It looks like the electrical service has been disconnected from the house and cu… NOV Issued
2026-03-13 Violation — 5809 AIRPORT WAY S Harassment from landlord and maintenance workers wants to know rights as a tenan… Completed
2026-03-13 Violation — 2402 1ST AVE N Eviction given Completed
2026-03-13 Violation — 7014 BROOKLYN AVE NE Illegal eviction/lease termination notice. Completed
2026-03-13 Violation — 129 12TH AVE Customer complaining that construction is going into the street, fence into the … Under Investigation
2026-03-13 General Construction $309,800 33 A W DRAVUS ST Construct SE single-family residence #4 per plan. (Establish use as single famil… —
2026-03-13 General Construction $309,800 35 B W DRAVUS ST Construct NW single-family residence #2 per plan. (Establish use as single famil… —
2026-03-13 General Construction $309,800 33 B W DRAVUS ST Construct SW single-family residence #5 per plan. (Establish use as single famil… —
2026-03-13 General Construction $309,800 33 C W DRAVUS ST Construct middle single-family residence #3 per plan. (Establish use as single f… —
2026-03-13 Violation — 4233 7TH AVE NE Loud construction is taking place within my apartment building from the landlord… Closed
2026-03-13 Violation — 816 NE 70TH ST My wife and I applied for a 12-month townhouse lease at 816 NE 70th St. After ap… Completed
2026-03-13 General Construction $309,800 35 A W DRAVUS ST Construct NE single-family residence #1 per plan. (Establish use as single famil… —
2026-03-13 Violation — 915 25TH AVE S Water leaking thru smoke alarms. Electrical safety hazard. Completed
2026-03-13 Violation — 525 S JACKSON ST Eviction Completed
2026-03-13 Violation — 1239 NE 89TH ST Ant infestation, landlord not solving issue, put in notice to move out, signed a… Completed
2026-03-13 Violation — 1905 8TH AVE W The newly constructed townhouses are much taller than the rest of the buildings.… Under Investigation
2026-03-13 Violation — 8610 AURORA AVE N tenant rights - pest habitably issue =need guidance Under Investigation
2026-03-13 Violation — 1516 NW 51ST ST tenant rights - elevator has been out of service for the last two days. I receiv… Under Investigation
2026-03-13 Violation — 220 10TH AVE Eviction Completed
2026-03-12 Violation — 1416 E COLUMBIA ST Plumbing issues, being charged for plumber, plumbing issues resolved but want to… Under Investigation
2026-03-12 General Construction $355,797 174 BLAINE ST Construct west one-family dwelling per plans (Establish use as single-family res… —
2026-03-12 General Construction $70,000 2514 11TH AVE W Establish use as a single-family residence per the land use code. Construct subs… —
2026-03-12 Violation — 505 HARRISON ST Encampment trash blocking sidewalk Completed
2026-03-12 Violation — 610 HARVARD AVE E elevator out - landlord aware sign posted Under Investigation
2026-03-12 Violation — 1008 N 109TH ST Elevator down for months, needs repair, been down for Under Investigation
2026-03-12 Violation — 4519 34TH AVE S Owner's Certification of No Displacement Closed
2026-03-12 Violation — 1736 S HORTON ST I had a complaint regarding construction noise. Nearby my residence at the inter… Completed
2026-03-12 Violation — 206 YALE AVE E Complainant is reporting that her neighbor has an adjustable privacy screen unit… Under Investigation
2026-03-12 Violation — 801 SPRING ST The apartment fire alarms go off excessively to the point where it's detrimental… Closed
2026-03-12 Violation — — Vacant building Completed
2026-03-12 Violation — 9215 14TH AVE SW Vacant building NOV Issued
2026-03-12 Violation — 1010 E REPUBLICAN ST 3 Day Notice; SMC 22.205.010.P Closed
2026-03-12 Violation — 5469 BEACH DR SW Unpermitted deck is being built with no permit. Concerned about waterfront shore… NOV Issued
2026-03-12 Violation — 2113 15TH AVE S Landlord sent e-mail requesting tenant to vacate property before April 30, 2026.… Under Investigation
2026-03-12 Violation — 5456 DELRIDGE WAY SW Owner has split the home address into two: 5456A and 5456B. They are using comme… Under Investigation
2026-03-12 Violation — 7535 JONES AVE NW Bushes are blocking the sidewalk Under Investigation
2026-03-12 Violation — 4728 4TH AVE NE The rental property next to our house will be undergoing renovations and they ha… Under Investigation
2026-03-12 Violation — 4728 4TH AVE NE Rotten wood underneath main floor in bathroom. Huge mushroom growing out of wal… Open Duplicate
2026-03-12 Violation — 566 HIGHLAND DR Listed the unit, accepted rental applications, and rented out the condo as an un… Closed
2026-03-12 Violation — 5833 57TH AVE NE Application for a Tenant Relocation License. Total units: 1; units occupied: 1.… Initiated
2026-03-12 Violation — 918 NW 51ST ST OWNER WANTS TO SELL TOWNHOME AT THE END OF TENANTS LEASE. TENANT WANTS TO KNOW … Under Investigation
2026-03-12 Violation — 12006 32ND AVE NE Want to know her tenants' rights and responsibilities. Under Investigation
2026-03-12 Violation — 8551 Greenwood AVE N The address at 8551 Greenwood Ave N #501B is where I live. The issue is with a r… Under Investigation
2026-03-12 Violation — 4728 4TH AVE NE Landlord has poorly maintained our property, and upon a public record search has… Under Investigation
2026-03-12 Violation — 945 N 92ND ST previous EO (sewage backup) tenant has concerns re: mold issues unit not livable… Under Investigation
2026-03-12 Violation — 320 W REPUBLICAN ST Tenant has been given a notice to vacate by 5/12/26. The reason is for major re… Under Investigation
2026-03-12 Violation — 3515 NE 45TH ST Property contains a parking lot with unshielded lighting that spills on to adjac… NOV Issued
2026-03-12 Violation — 4728 4TH AVE NE I am submitting this complaint to report significant mold growth and fungal acti… Closed
2026-03-12 Violation — 1454 E HARRISON ST Brick façade / veneer failure Completed
2026-03-12 Violation — 1516 NW 51ST ST Both of my apartment building's elevators are non-functional. The building has 6… Under Investigation
2026-03-12 Violation — 736 BELLEVUE PL E tenant rights - heat off for 2yrs given space heaterslandlord has not provided a… Under Investigation
2026-03-12 Violation — 9526 44TH AVE NE OVERGROWN VEGETATION Completed
2026-03-12 Violation — 223 YESLER WAY Eviction notice Completed
2026-03-12 Violation — 756 JOHN ST Landlord not allowing tenant to put electricity in her name. Tenant believes the… Under Investigation
2026-03-12 Violation — 9033 36TH AVE SW Overgrowth Vegetation Violation Warning
2026-03-12 Violation — 1823 18TH AVE For the past three months, chimney smoke from a neighboring residential property… Closed
2026-03-12 Violation — 5700 8TH AVE NW On move in to our rental on Feb 27, 2026 at 1:08 PM we informed our landlord tha… Open Duplicate
2026-03-12 Violation — 315 1ST AVE N Tenant with TRAO questions Completed
2026-03-12 Violation — 2223 42ND AVE SW Overgrown foliage on sidewalk, NW corner of SW College St and 42nd Ave SW - 26-0… Completed
2026-03-12 Violation — 8456 31ST AVE SW Overgrowth Vegetation Violation Warning
2026-03-12 Violation — 11038 LAKE CITY WAY NE We had a power outage 3 weeks ago and there are no safety lights in the hallways… NOV Issued
2026-03-12 Violation — 10405 60TH AVE S I have evidence to believe this property is operating rental housing and leases … Initiated
2026-03-12 Violation — 4222 S SPENCER ST Homeless camp growing at 4222 S Spencer St, house is seemingly abandoned Completed
2026-03-12 Violation — 4222 S SPENCER ST No one is living in the house, but people are living behind the house in the car… Completed
2026-03-12 Violation — 7021 SAND POINT WAY NE Rent increase Under Investigation
2026-03-12 Violation — 3425 14TH AVE W Renter Line: Renter with many Qs: See #2 for concern requesting a housing inspec… NOV Issued
2026-03-12 Violation — 8324 38TH AVE S The property owner has renters but has not registered them. They are doing signi… Completed
2026-03-12 Violation — 618 N 125TH ST remodeling a SFR w/o permits and inspections Completed
2026-03-12 Violation — 901 S MAIN ST Per CSB: Two overflowing bins at 901 S Main St Seattle 98104. Also the property … Under Investigation
2026-03-12 Violation — 901 S MAIN ST City of Seattle land disgusting. Open Duplicate
2026-03-12 Violation — 1901 36TH AVE W Overhanging trees Under Investigation
2026-03-12 Violation — 1024 N 36TH ST Overgrown bush taking up half of the sidewalk Under Investigation
2026-03-12 Violation — 1551 W ARMORY WAY CSB 26-00062850 A large drum of waste has been inappropriately dumped near the … Under Investigation
2026-03-12 Violation — 2546 15TH AVE W CSB 26-00063470Referred by SPU: Illegal dumping of small college size refrigerat… Under Investigation
2026-03-12 Violation — 505 HARRISON ST Encampment reported,Bike, wheelchair chop shop, drug dealing, garbage, squalor a… Completed
2026-03-12 General Construction $204,174 7323 31ST AVE SW Allow new detached accessory dwelling unit to existing single family use per lan… —
2026-03-12 Violation — 7315 JONES AVE NW Per CSB: Junk storage. Hazardous to public. Breaking our property/fence Open Duplicate
2026-03-12 Violation — 736 BELLEVUE PL E defective heater/landlord aware issue for 2yrs using space heaters (see 1062424-… Completed
2026-03-12 Violation — 5262 18TH AVE SW Demolition completed without required rat abatement NOV Issued
2026-03-12 Violation — 6049 24TH AVE S Demolition completed without required rat abatement NOV Issued
2026-03-12 Violation — 937 N 96TH ST 60 Day Notice; SMC 22.205.010.P Closed
2026-03-12 Violation — 201 NE 103RD ST Wants to know if low income and affordable housing is required to take deposits … Under Investigation
2026-03-12 General Construction $502,293 3839 54TH AVE SW Construct EAST one-family dwelling per plan. (Establish use as single-family dwe… —
2026-03-12 General Construction $351,058 3837 54TH AVE SW Construct MIDDLE one-family dwelling per plan. (LAND USE STATEMENT. Construct on… —
2026-03-12 General Construction $351,058 3835 54TH AVE SW Construct WEST one-family dwelling per plan. (LAND USE STATEMENT. Construct one-… —
2026-03-11 Violation — 3621 33RD AVE S Visible mold in bathroom, faucet continuously running, would like inspection. Under Investigation
2026-03-11 Violation — 4030 CALIFORNIA AVE Wants to know her tenants' rights. Under Investigation
2026-03-11 Violation — 1907 8TH AVE W Concerns about whether these structures being built are exceeding city height li… Under Investigation
2026-03-11 Violation — 1905 8TH AVE W Concerns about whether these structures being built are exceeding city height li… Under Investigation
2026-03-11 Violation — 1821 E HOWELL ST Received eviction notice Completed
2026-03-11 Violation — 1907 8th AVE W Exceeding height limits Under Investigation
2026-03-11 Violation — 2023 E ALDER ST no water/duplex confirmed both units are off Closed
2026-03-11 Violation — 5257 36TH AVE SW Construction without a permit. PIles of debris in front yard. Under Investigation
2026-03-11 Violation — 756 JOHN ST Landlord stalled on putting electricity bill in tenants name, hasn't gotten a bi… Under Investigation
2026-03-11 Violation — 1422 NW 63RD ST 90 day notice Completed
2026-03-11 Violation — 2724 WALNUT AVE SW open to entry/deteriorated/outdoor storage Completed
2026-03-11 Violation — 6015 36th AVE S Encampment and junk storage in parking lot. Completed
2026-03-11 Violation — 616 BATTERY ST Building under construction has installed high-powered spotlights that are point… Under Investigation
2026-03-11 Violation — 505 HARRISON ST DUPLICATE 003262-26CPCSB 26-00065617 Encampment growing quickly Completed
2026-03-11 Violation — 2230 NW 57TH ST Tent set up next to the park Completed
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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.

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.

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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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Seattle permit & owner data, by use case

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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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