Seattle Building Permits & Contractor Leads

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
2026-03-06 Violation — 8654 34TH AVE SW 2-3 people have been living full time in an old RV in the backyard of this prope… Completed
2026-03-06 Violation — 6951 62ND AVE NE bed bug infestation issue/reported to mgr. 1 month ago no responsenothing been t… Under Investigation
2026-03-06 Violation — 9061 SEWARD PARK AVE S no bathroom exhaust fan/reported to mgmt. 9 months ago still has not been fixed Completed
2026-03-06 General Construction $206,938 13514 A 1ST AVE NW Construct new one family dwelling per plan. (Establish use as single family resi… —
2026-03-06 Violation — 505 HARRISON ST DUPLICATE 002442-26CPCSB 26-00062166This has been getting worse and nobody seems… Completed
2026-03-06 Violation — 4100 MONTLAKE BLVD NE Plant growth and mud are obstructing the sidewalk on the west side of the 4100 a… Under Investigation
2026-03-06 Violation — 1618 18TH AVE Elevator in building is going to be down for maintenance for about 12 weeks. Re… Closed
2026-03-06 Violation — 10504 AURORA AVE N PER CSB Person in tent has been here 5 five weeks.Selling drugs. On private prop… Completed
2026-03-06 Violation — 505 HARRISON ST Unauthorized encampment reported - 26-00066482 rapidly growing public health vio… Completed
2026-03-06 Violation — 5301 15TH AVE NW I am asking for the removal of a vagrant camp at the entrance of our vacant rest… Under Investigation
2026-03-06 Violation — 2410 QUEEN ANNE AVE N Landlord attempted to enforce a $45 late rent check fee, which is in violation o… Under Investigation
2026-03-06 Violation — 208 B 16TH AVE Tenant rights questions Under Investigation
2026-03-05 Violation — 5121 17TH AVE NW The landlord continues to store junk, namely old appliances, on the property, in… Completed
2026-03-05 Violation — 1942 WESTLAKE AVE No heat at all, only blowing cold air. Damaged trash shoot in building as well. … Completed
2026-03-05 Violation — 820 LENORA ST Hello,I am writing to formally raise a complaint regarding how my lease transfer… Closed
2026-03-05 Violation — 945 N 92ND ST referred by: Antoine HZ inspector - sewage backup (see POTA 002737-26CP) Completed
2026-03-05 Violation — 9963 RAINIER AVE S Overgrown, blocks sidewalk Completed
2026-03-05 Violation — 1603 SW KENYON ST I believe there are more ADU units than allowed on Parcel ID 2113200005, includi… Under Investigation
2026-03-05 Violation — 4014 NE 75TH ST Over growen vegetation Under Investigation
2026-03-05 Violation — 3237 NE 100TH ST plants overhanging most of public sidewalk Under Investigation
2026-03-05 Violation — 945 N 92ND ST referred by: Antoine HZ inspector - sewage backup (see POTA 002737-26CP) Completed
2026-03-05 Violation — 12251 PALATINE AVE N DUPLICATE 001452-26CPCSB 26-00057027 Sideway being blocked by shrubs Open Duplicate
2026-03-05 Violation — 501 CROCKETT ST CSB 26-00057292 Overgrown vegeation Completed
2026-03-05 Violation — 2205 BIGELOW AVE N DUPICATE 001465-26CPCSB 26-00059831 Overgrown bush Open Duplicate
2026-03-05 Violation — 2245 NW 56TH ST Overgrown weeds are blocking sidewalk Under Investigation
2026-03-05 Violation — 505 HARRISON ST Hazardous materials (e.g., propane tanks), Garbage/Loose litter, Bulky items, Hu… Completed
2026-03-05 Violation — 3234 48TH AVE SW Person is building private parking on a public street, including rebar that prev… Closed
2026-03-05 Violation — 1011 E TERRACE ST add'l fee/pet cleaning charge - separate mandatory charge, I have already pd pet… Closed
2026-03-05 Violation — 1605 SW KENYON ST I believe there are more ADU units than allowed on Parcel ID 2113200005, includi… Under Investigation
2026-03-05 Violation — 1942 WESTLAKE AVE No heat at all, only blowing cold air. Damaged trash shoot in building as well. … Completed
2026-03-05 Violation — 7341 CALIFORNIA AVE SW tier 2 Douglas Fir/protected tree actively digging trench directly into root zo… Under Investigation
2026-03-05 Violation — 220 N 58th ST Vacant house caught on fire on Friday, 2/27 at 9:15 PM. Fire department secured … Completed
2026-03-05 Violation — 4129 STONE WAY N The business at 4129 Stone Way N (Best Plumbing, Parcels 229390-0205 & 229390-02… NOV Issued
2026-03-05 Violation — 9624 57th AVE S Multiple vehicles and garbage all over the property Under Investigation
2026-03-05 Violation — 5916 CALIFORNIA AVE SW Deteriorated building/Outdoor storage NOV Issued
2026-03-05 Violation — 5020 15th AVE NE My next door neighbor has been constantly talking on the phone with loud noise d… Closed
2026-03-05 Violation — 3804 23RD AVE SW Vacant Building; open to entry, building conditions violations, graffiti Completed
2026-03-05 Violation — 4618 Wallingford AVE N Construction on the NW corner of 47th & Wallingford  before 7:00am, noise level … Completed
2026-03-05 Violation — 4600 UNION BAY PL NE Construction has installed multiple floodlights directly aimed at neighboring ap… Under Investigation
2026-03-05 Violation — 3243 NE 100TH ST plants overhanging sidewalk Under Investigation
2026-03-05 Violation — 2127 2ND AVE I've had bed bugs at least three times in the last year. I have a trundle bed th… Under Investigation
2026-03-05 Violation — 12348 33RD AVE NE Water heater wiring is faulty, leaking water heater NOV Issued
2026-03-05 Violation — 566 B WARD ST Burglar stole house keys in a break in. Landlord won't replace house keys. Tenan… Under Investigation
2026-03-05 Violation — 726 N 87TH ST Sidewalk blocked by plants Under Investigation
2026-03-05 Violation — 1201 SUMMIT AVE Rent increase Under Investigation
2026-03-05 Violation — 13725 32ND AVE NE Condensation builds on the inside of the windows during the Fall/Winter which ca… Completed
2026-03-05 Violation — 419 E Thomas ST the building next door installed an HVAC machine and the fan outside the buildin… Under Investigation
2026-03-05 Violation — 4023 5TH AVE NE Removal of large branches on eucalyptus tree. Not sure if they plan to cut the t… Completed
2026-03-05 Violation — 7341 California AVE SW Destruction of the CRZ (critical root zone) of Protected Tier 2 Douglas fir.A tr… Under Investigation
2026-03-05 Violation — 1622 QUEEN ANNE AVE N Excessive Exterior Lighting / Light Trespass Under Investigation
2026-03-05 Violation — 7937 15TH AVE SW Overgrown bushes, and debris blocking sidewalk. Everyone has to walk in the mud … Completed
2026-03-05 Violation — 1000 8TH AVE Rent increase Completed
2026-03-05 Violation — 6802 20TH AVE NE Overgrown bushes, at least 1? into the street Completed
2026-03-05 Violation — 4801 BEACON AVE S Jungle Completed
2026-03-05 Violation — 2121 WESTLAKE AVE N Landlord wondering about giving notice to tenant for condo sale Under Investigation
2026-03-05 Violation — 2121 26TH AVE S Bathtub has been clogged, no maintenance Completed
2026-03-05 Violation — 1959 NE PACIFIC ST Three sets of approximately 20 ft wide concrete staircases ranging from 4 to 12 … Completed
2026-03-05 Violation — 4276 S GREENBELT STATION DR heat is off due to maintenance repair, mgmt. is not communicating when it will b… Completed
2026-03-05 Violation — 4276 S GREENBELT STATION DR tenant rights - question re: repair timelines - heat is off due to maintenance r… Completed
2026-03-05 Violation — 3824 22ND AVE SW Neighbors are building on top of their garage making a lot of noise and mess and… Under Investigation
2026-03-05 Violation — 2230 4TH AVE To the Code Compliance Inspector:I am a resident at the aforementioned address a… Under Investigation
2026-03-05 Violation — 9620 LINDSAY PL S Cutting down Magnolia tree on side of the house Completed
2026-03-05 Violation — 4245 S RAYMOND ST Plumbing and water heater hazards. PSE red tag water heater and landlord claim n… Closed
2026-03-05 Violation — 4213 S LUCILE ST Hello,4213 south lucile Seattle, WA 98118 is violating the city pet limit. They … Under Investigation
2026-03-05 Violation — 106 BELL ST The residential building's hot water heater malfunctioned and shut down on Thurs… Closed
2026-03-05 Violation — 1523 E JEFFERSON ST Foliage covering sidewalkREFERENCE: 001379-26CP Completed
2026-03-05 Violation — 5219 WALLINGFORD AVE N PER CSB: Abandoned lifted house. Project abandoned over 2 years ago after stop w… Under Investigation
2026-03-05 Violation — 415 NW 101ST ST per csb: Neighbor erected locked enclosed fence to block shared parking and hide… Open Duplicate
2026-03-05 Violation — 3254 NE 100TH ST shrubs overhanging public sidewalk Completed
2026-03-05 Violation — 8424 RAINIER AVE S This encampment is littering the sidewalks and private lot with an entire villag… Completed
2026-03-05 Violation — 3246 NE 100TH ST hedge in sidewalk Completed
2026-03-05 Violation — 3249 NE 100TH ST bush in walkway Under Investigation
2026-03-05 Violation — 1519 2ND AVE N CSB 26-00058309 Overgrown Completed
2026-03-05 General Construction $507,966 3014 C 12TH AVE S Establish use as apartment per land use code. Construct a new two-family dwellin… —
2026-03-05 Violation — 158 NW 74TH ST Sidewalk overgrown Under Investigation
2026-03-05 Violation — 5019 ROOSEVELT WAY NE 30 day notice Closed
2026-03-05 Violation — 1705 BELMONT AVE Vegetation Overgrowth - Violation Confirmed 02-25-2026 CJ Warning
2026-03-05 Violation — 1811 Eastlake AVE Illegal lockout. The landlord, DESC, 1811 Eastlake, refuses to provide me with a… Under Investigation
2026-03-04 Violation — 6224 38TH AVE NE Landlord failed to give lease renewal notice P2 Completed
2026-03-04 Violation — 905 N 103RD ST Per POTA: Tenant is requesting inspections for unpermitted unit Under Investigation
2026-03-04 Violation — 9650 RAINIER AVE S Overgrown vegetation, yard waste Completed
2026-03-04 Violation — 7726 RAVENNA AVE NE Holly trees obstructing sidewalk. This is an ongoing issue year after year. They… Completed
2026-03-04 Violation — 3036 S EDMUNDS ST Homeless camp. Been there forever. This person will never leave.REFERENCE: 00229… Completed
2026-03-04 Violation — 4035 37TH AVE S A resident named Joy cleared overgrown blackberry bushes that had been blocking … Completed
2026-03-04 Violation — 505 HARRISON ST Illegal vehicle on premises, trash, loiteringREFERENCE: 1062183-VI Completed
2026-03-04 Violation — 505 HARRISON ST Homeless camp at 5th & HarrisonREFERENCE: 1062183-VI Completed
2026-03-04 Violation — 13321 3RD AVE NE PER CSB: I own the property at 13315 3rd Ave. NE. Demolition of property next do… Under Investigation
2026-03-04 Violation — 8648 39TH AVE S PER CSB: Forrester?s dumped tree debris on top of new tree sapling Completed
2026-03-04 Violation — 1107 E REPUBLICAN ST tenant rights - inconsistent heat, notified will be off for 2 days need guidance Under Investigation
2026-03-04 Violation — 5469 BEACH DR SW Unpermitted deck is being built with no permit. Concerned about waterfront shore… Completed
2026-03-04 Violation — 1133 24TH AVE Landlord gave notice to increase rent with less than 180 days written notice. I … Closed
2026-03-04 Violation — 899 NW Elford DR I am a resident of the Elford community. While walking my dog, I discovered many… Closed
2026-03-04 Violation — 3309 BEACON AVE S Jack Hammering and drilling in the street after 8pm, has been consistently going… Closed
2026-03-04 Violation — 3311 S Juneau ST A new homeowner at Noji Gardens installed an AC/mini-split system. The condenser… Under Investigation
2026-03-04 Violation — 505 HARRISON ST Unauthorized encampment reported - 26-00060277 Completed
2026-03-04 Violation — 1602 18TH AVE There's a smoke detector in the building that has been beeping for at least a mo… Under Investigation
2026-03-04 Violation — 7145 18TH AVE SW DUPLICATE 013824-24CPMultiple junk cars surrounding the property both front and … Completed
2026-03-04 Violation — 5700 8TH AVE NW Sunday 3/1/26 evening at 8:38 PM, we let our Landlord Sabrina Smai know that we … Under Investigation
2026-03-04 Violation — 1942 WESTLAKE AVE The trash chute door on my floor appears to be missing or have a malfunctioning … Completed
2026-03-04 Violation — 6200 NE RADFORD DR lease expires 4/1/26 - mgmt. not renewing lease for tenants who affiliated U of … 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.

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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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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.

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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.

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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.
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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.
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