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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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2026-03-08 Violation — 1222 taylor AVE N Landlord failed to make necessary repairs to rental unit in a timely manner. We … Open Duplicate
2026-03-08 Violation — 505 HARRISON ST My daily commute takes me by the encampment near the space needle. I have a huge… Completed
2026-03-08 Violation — 7941 18TH AVE SW Vines blocking 50-60% of sidewalk and bikers and strollers. Completed
2026-03-08 Violation — 2916 FUHRMAN AVE E Blocked sidewalk and tree encroachment. The shrubs at 2916 Fuhrman Ave block mor… Under Investigation
2026-03-08 Violation — 4751 12TH AVE NE At 12th Ave NE and NE 50th St, a jackhammer started going off at the constructio… Completed
2026-03-08 Violation — 4143 25th AVE SW Vertical Clearance Violation (SMC 10.52): The weeping tree branches in the foreg… Completed
2026-03-08 Violation — 1020 UNIVERSITY ST Landlord has not addressed our requests for repairs. We have a clogged kitchen s… Completed
2026-03-08 Violation — 516 BROAD ST Illegal encampment. West side of street opposite entrance to MoPOP & Space Needl… Under Investigation
2026-03-08 Violation — 1220 BOYLSTON AVE The landlord is failing to render payment to Seattle public utilities for the wa… Under Investigation
2026-03-08 Violation — 3616 NE 110TH ST Building 3 story house behind existing address Closed
2026-03-08 Violation — 505 HARRISON ST disgusting illegal encampment at 5th and harrison across from mopopREFERENCE: 10… Completed
2026-03-08 Violation — 505 HARRISON ST you did not resolve. this drug encampment is getting worse #25-00368157 Completed
2026-03-08 Violation — 1220 Boylston AVE Landlord/owner is failing to render payment to Seattle Public Utilities for the … Under Investigation
2026-03-08 Violation — 3222 25TH AVE W Overgrown vegetation blocking sidewalk Under Investigation
2026-03-08 Violation — 2235 NW 61ST ST sidewalk blocked Under Investigation
2026-03-08 Violation — 1220 Boylston AVE Landlord/owner is failing to render payment to Seattle Public Utilities for the … Under Investigation
2026-03-08 Violation — 505 HARRISON ST Even though "closed", 5th and Harrison is further being traded with homeless add… Completed
2026-03-08 Violation — 5001 BROOKLYN AVE NE Construction on the property near my apartment is currently using extremely loud… Closed
2026-03-08 Violation — 612 MALDEN AVE E My new property manager, Kirk Russell, of Russell Real Estate Group added two ne… Completed
2026-03-08 Violation — 3743 BELVIDERE AVE SW This street tree at the intersection of SW Charlestown St and Belvedere Ave SW h… Under Investigation
2026-03-08 Violation — 800 SENECA ST When we moved into our unit, we found a handful of issues that were reported bot… Closed
2026-03-08 Violation — 505 HARRISON ST Unauthorized encampmentREFERENCE: 1062183-VI Completed
2026-03-08 Violation — 4470 WHITMAN AVE N Tall shrub overgrowing sidewalk. It?s a corner lot and the shrub is covering 1/3… Under Investigation
2026-03-07 Violation — 5656 CALIFORNIA AVE SW Began making excessive, disruptive construction related noise on 3/7/2026, a Sat… Completed
2026-03-07 Violation — 2228 NW 61ST ST Overgrown vegetation on sidewalk Under Investigation
2026-03-07 General Construction $255,590 14338 B BAGLEY AVE N Establish use as single-family dwelling unit per Land Use Code. Construct new on… —
2026-03-07 Violation — 3221 51st AVE SW Neighbors have been working on this house above their garage for a month. At nig… Under Investigation
2026-03-07 Violation — 505 HARRISON ST DUPLICATE 003262-26CPCSB 26-00062805 Encampment and broken down RV. Yet the ci… Completed
2026-03-07 Violation — 505 HARRISON ST DUPLICATE 003262-26CPTent camp and illegal RV. Piles of trash blocking sidewalks… Completed
2026-03-07 Violation — 4710 University WAY NE Electrical system very unsafe. Some original wiring and outlets exist which are … Under Investigation
2026-03-07 Violation — 6664 EAST GREEN LAKE WAY N Property has red tag "stop work" notice posted but work still proceeding. Closed
2026-03-07 General Construction $308,292 11513 38TH AVE NE Construct NE one-family dwelling per plan. (Establish use as single family resid… —
2026-03-07 Violation — 2519 1ST AVE In or around August 2025, management had someone change the temperature of the w… Completed
2026-03-07 General Construction $308,292 11511 38TH AVE NE Construct SE one-family dwelling per plan. (Establish use as single family resid… —
2026-03-07 Violation — 6664 EAST GREEN LAKE WAY N Obvious stop work order in red present, yet workers still working, and looks lik… Completed
2026-03-07 Violation — 417 15TH AVE E Excessive construction noise including loud industrial vacuuming, jackhammers, r… Completed
2026-03-07 Violation — 4234 University WAY NE SFD inspection shows this property is vacant/derelict. NOV Issued
2026-03-07 Violation — 800 SENECA ST Human excrement directly outside of front door, cigarette butts and ashes inside… Under Investigation
2026-03-07 Violation — 802 NE 66TH ST Heating in the apartment has not been fixed in a month. Maintenance request has … Completed
2026-03-07 Violation — 2100 2ND AVE CSB 003340-26CP unauthorized encampment on private property Completed
2026-03-07 Violation — 1002 NE 73RD ST Shrubs blocking much of side walk, making it difficult for disabled persons. Under Investigation
2026-03-07 General Construction $302,145 11515 38TH AVE NE Construct NW one-family dwelling per plan. (Establish use as single family resid… —
2026-03-07 Violation — 650 NE 40TH ST The staircase at this property has been visibly tilting for years, but collapse … Under Investigation
2026-03-07 Violation — 1220 BOYLSTON AVE I received a notice from SPU that the water in my building (Shannon Apartments) … Completed
2026-03-07 Violation — 1615 42nd AVE E Dear SDCI Code Compliance,I am the owner and resident of 1619 42nd Ave E, immedi… Under Investigation
2026-03-07 Violation — 620 GALER ST My freezer has been making a loud rattling sound 24 hours a day for 3 months. I … Under Investigation
2026-03-07 Violation — 4242 Roosevelt WAY NE Road construction noise all night long Under Investigation
2026-03-07 Violation — 619 E PINE ST On multiple occasions, the establishment has continued playing very loud music w… Closed
2026-03-07 General Construction $308,292 3626 NE 115TH ST Construct SW one-family dwelling per plan. (Establish use as single family resid… —
2026-03-07 Violation — 4056 HILLCREST AVE SW First, this property is utilized solely as an Airbnb (not a primary residence an… Completed
2026-03-06 Violation — 3846 CASCADIA AVE S Owners of the property at 3846 Cascadia Ave S have installed a large commercial … Under Investigation
2026-03-06 General Construction $695,106 13514 B 1ST AVE NW Construct new two family dwelling per plan. (Establish use as single family resi… —
2026-03-06 Violation — 422 Yale AVE N The business across from my apartment has "open" signs that strobe and flash. Wh… Under Investigation
2026-03-06 Violation — 910 8TH AVE Its been almost 7 months since I moved out and I haven't get my deposit back. Th… Under Investigation
2026-03-06 Violation — 9012 4TH AVE NW There has been someone sawing and hammering at this construction site next door … Closed
2026-03-06 General Construction $257,847 823 27TH AVE Allow new detached accessory dwelling unit to existing single family use per lan… —
2026-03-06 Violation — 8902 30th AVE NW King County Parcel Viewer shows this property was sold to Urban Cottage LLC on 2… Under Investigation
2026-03-06 Violation — 1001 S JACKSON ST CSB 26-00062101 Tent Completed
2026-03-06 Violation — 421 W ROY ST Given verbal eviction due to confusion with rental agreement. Telling tenant onl… Completed
2026-03-06 General Construction $742,200 4723 50TH AVE SW Construct EAST two-family dwelling per plan (Establish use as townhouses (multif… —
2026-03-06 Violation — 3543 S DAWSON ST 3543 S Dawson St, Seattle, WAHello my name is Maylene HarrellI am a tenant at th… Completed
2026-03-06 Violation — 6664 EAST GREEN LAKE WAY N Excavation work in an ECA Closed
2026-03-06 Violation — 223 YESLER WAY 3 Day Notice; SMC 22.205.010.P Closed
2026-03-06 Violation — 8610 AURORA AVE N 3 Day Notice; SMC 22.205.010.P Closed
2026-03-06 Violation — 7743 10TH AVE NW SFR Fire Hazard Correction Order Issued
2026-03-06 Violation — 2408 2ND AVE Building that she has lived in is up for demolition. May 7th, everyone needs to … Completed
2026-03-06 Violation — 417 14TH AVE E Tree branch is hanging too low. Completed
2026-03-06 General Construction $345,698 13520 39TH AVE NE [Establish one new single-family dwelling unit per land use code existing single… —
2026-03-06 Violation — 2220 E UNION ST Property management has deactivated button that allows her to pay rent for month… Under Investigation
2026-03-06 Violation — 9521 25TH AVE NW At 9521 there is construction being done off of 25th AVE to use the road to crea… NOV Issued
2026-03-06 Violation — 1107 E REPUBLICAN ST No heat in unit Completed
2026-03-06 Violation — 6664 EAST GREEN LAKE WAY N Work occurring despite visible STOP WORK notice posted on the property. There w… Completed
2026-03-06 Violation — 8539 A STONE AVE N Vegetation overgrown and blocking half of the sidewalk Under Investigation
2026-03-06 Violation — 2213 NW 62ND ST NA Initiated
2026-03-06 Violation — 1506 NW 61ST ST Dispute with landlord about lease was going to end and renewal. Tenant was just … Under Investigation
2026-03-06 Violation — 1107 E REPUBLICAN ST No heat in unit Completed
2026-03-06 Violation — 1255 HARRISON ST Received 30 day notice for 5$ per day storage charge for lockers in building. No… Completed
2026-03-06 Violation — 1425 SPRING ST Loud noise, over limit. Requesting inspection as it is "rattling his building" Under Investigation
2026-03-06 Violation — 1907 8TH AVE W There is a 4-unit property currently being built at this address. From what we c… Under Investigation
2026-03-06 Violation — 5516 ROOSEVELT WAY NE Property next to him has been converted to homeless shelter. Dumping garbage in … Under Investigation
2026-03-06 Violation — 2802 24TH AVE W Overgrown vegetation Open Duplicate
2026-03-06 Violation — 6664 EAST GREEN LAKE WAY N Construction work on and blocking a pedestrian ROW on a heavily trafficked sidew… Completed
2026-03-06 Violation — 3852 C BEACH DR SW Leak started around 3/2025, tenant reported it to landlord, leak is still happ… Completed
2026-03-06 Violation — 1526 16TH AVE E OWNER SAYS PERSON HE ALLOWED TO STAY FOR A SHORT TERM, HAS BEEN LIVING WITH HIM … Under Investigation
2026-03-06 Violation — 401 NE Northgate WAY jackhammering past 10pm Completed
2026-03-06 Violation — 7702 DELRIDGE WAY SW NO HEAT Completed
2026-03-06 General Construction $730,090 4721 50TH AVE SW Construct WEST two-family dwelling per plan (Establish use as townhouse residenc… —
2026-03-06 Violation — 7702 DELRIDGE WAY SW NO HEAT Completed
2026-03-06 Violation — 6525 34TH AVE SW rent increase Under Investigation
2026-03-06 Violation — 2809 S GRAHAM ST On Feb 13th tenant filed a life and safety maintenance request regarding an immi… Completed
2026-03-06 Violation — 4200 S OTHELLO ST rent increase Completed
2026-03-06 Violation — 2215 E ALOHA ST Refer to SDCI this tree originates on private property as far as I can tell. I'v… Open Duplicate
2026-03-06 Violation — 9255 Spear PL S CSB Case from SARA MCNALLY - 26-00051936blackberry vines covering sidewalk Completed
2026-03-06 Violation — 900 S JACKSON ST PACIFIC RIM CENTER - 900 S JACKSON ST SEATTLE. MY FATHER LIVES ON 5TH FLOOR APAR… Closed
2026-03-06 Violation — 2201 S MAIN ST Garbage and abandoned furniture continuing to pile up between apartment complexe… Completed
2026-03-06 Violation — 505 HARRISON ST IEncampment Completed
2026-03-06 Violation — 3114 NW 91ST ST Per CSB: Neighbors cannot sell their home due to clutter/debris including a ship… Under Investigation
2026-03-06 Violation — 913 HIAWATHA PL S Green Canopy Node constructor workers are intimidating neighbors. They are playi… Closed
2026-03-06 Violation — 1525 9TH AVE My unit (1103) became uninhabitable on March 4, 2026, due to a water intrusion f… Closed
2026-03-06 Violation — 400 9TH AVE N Too loud event happening. I can hear it from INSIDE my apartment across the stre… Closed
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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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15403 WESTMINSTER WAY N C/O*** Absentee owner County assessor
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Frequently Asked Questions about Seattle Building Permits

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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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