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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
2026-03-04 Violation — 505 HARRISON ST Encampment Completed
2026-03-04 Violation — 1729 25TH AVE tenant rights - lease expires 5/31/26 - recv'd notice from landlord will be movi… Completed
2026-03-04 Violation — 4409 S HUDSON ST Tenant has just received vacate and close. Working on EDRA application, does not… Completed
2026-03-04 Violation — 108 24TH AVE S Subject: Failure to Maintain Provided Appliance - Violation of SMC 22.206.160Pro… Closed
2026-03-04 Violation — 2724 ALKI AVE SW 3/17/2025 - 1st complaint of water Intrusion. No repairs made. 10/31/2025 - 2nd … Under Investigation
2026-03-04 Violation — 2401 NE BLAKELEY ST Ring camera was set up by tenant, needs camera for medical reasons as he gets ex… Under Investigation
2026-03-04 Violation — 11716 16th AVE NE Inoperable vehicle Warning
2026-03-04 Violation — 404 TERRY AVE Broken washer and dryer for 2 months. Requesting inspection and tenant rights Under Investigation
2026-03-04 Violation — 404 TERRY AVE Broken washer and dryer for 2 months. Requesting inspection and tenant rights Under Investigation
2026-03-04 Violation — 1942 WESTLAKE AVE No heat, blows cold air. Damaged trash shoot that resulted in broken finger. Ask… Under Investigation
2026-03-04 Violation — 1117 PIKE ST Unpermitted construction going on, relocation of restrooms and rooms with no per… Under Investigation
2026-03-04 Violation — 1942 WESTLAKE AVE No heat at all, only blowing cold air. Damaged trash shoot in building as well. … Completed
2026-03-04 Violation — 520 OCCIDENTAL AVE S NO HEAT - NO WATER Closed
2026-03-04 Violation — 4920 BEACON AVE S On section 8, landlord asked via text message if she wanted to sign another leas… Completed
2026-03-04 Violation — 4750 21ST AVE NE WATER COMING OUT OF KITCHEN FAUCET IS ALGE COLORED GREEN, MANAGEMENT WILL NOT RE… Completed
2026-03-04 Violation — 2701 NE 110TH ST Just notified after lease ends May 31st, tenant has no option to renew. Due to l… Completed
2026-03-04 Violation — 9218 18TH AVE SW ENCAMPMENT Open Duplicate
2026-03-04 Violation — 8826 STONE AVE N Hot water heater was out for over a week. Tenant wants to know if he should sti… Under Investigation
2026-03-04 Violation — 5511 11TH AVE NW Tenant says that the owner paid the water bill. Owner wants the tenant to reimb… Under Investigation
2026-03-04 Violation — 3418 NE 65TH ST WANTS INFORMATION ON TENANTS RIGHTS. LANLORD WANTS HER TO TERMINATE LEASE BECAU… Completed
2026-03-04 Violation — 1401 BROADWAY Per letter received on 3/3/26:"The west exit doors, which are equipped with emer… Completed
2026-03-04 Violation — 5600 CALIFORNIA AVE SW My email is [email protected] and phone number is (206)947-1614The Elikai apa… Under Investigation
2026-03-04 Violation — 1032 S JACKSON ST UCT forwarded complaint: unauthorized encampment on private property.INSPECTOR: … Completed
2026-03-04 Violation — 12011 32ND AVE NE Heater in room not working, mold issue, water was turned off and now back Under Investigation
2026-03-04 Violation — 3708 SCHMITZ AVE SW 7083672-EL closed, no final inspection. Contractor states they are no longer on … Under Investigation
2026-03-04 Violation — 6849 26TH AVE NE Breaching critical root zone, left exposed roots of Douglas fir tree. Closed
2026-03-04 Violation — 1319 NE 65TH ST Questions about utility billing - new owner hasn't sent a bill in months, tenant… Under Investigation
2026-03-04 Violation — 8105 GREENWOOD AVE N 2 Broken windows and 2 broken glass doors of a dwelling unit. NE corner, 3rd or … Open Duplicate
2026-03-04 Violation — 6849 26TH AVE NE Moved protective fencing for Douglas fir and working close to the trunk of tree … Under Investigation
2026-03-04 Violation — 4409 S HUDSON ST No water in entire unit requesting inspection - requesting to have any inspector… Under Investigation
2026-03-04 Violation — 120 BROADWAY Apartment mgmt lost her application in the system, wondering her rights as a pro… Under Investigation
2026-03-04 Violation — 1167 republican ST the only trash / waste access is through waste chutes on each floor , there are … Under Investigation
2026-03-04 Violation — 606 POST AVE Rent increase Completed
2026-03-04 Violation — 3232 NW 54th ST Tenants in C312 & C306 place garbage in the hallways EVERY WEEK that remains ove… Under Investigation
2026-03-04 Violation — 118 BELL ST RENT INCREASE BASED OFF INCOME, WANTS MORE INFORMATION ON THIS. Under Investigation
2026-03-04 Violation — 8829 ROOSEVELT WAY NE Questions about how much can a landlord increase rent. Under Investigation
2026-03-04 Violation — 4009 43RD AVE S New poured concrete wall with fence above exceeds 9.5' total Under Investigation
2026-03-04 Violation — 7743 10TH AVE NW SFR Fire Completed
2026-03-04 Violation — 2222 15TH AVE W Power outlets in bathroom and kitchen areas are not GFCI. Closed
2026-03-04 Violation — 2609 NE 145TH ST Vegetation covering much of the sidewalk - not wide enough for wheelchair. Thank… Under Investigation
2026-03-04 Violation — 417 14TH AVE E Shrub covering the side walk making it impossible to walk underneath Completed
2026-03-04 Violation — 308 20TH AVE Neighbor noticed a construction truck ripped a branch off of a cherry tree. Tre… Under Investigation
2026-03-04 Violation — 12750 10TH AVE NE OWNER WANTS TO RENT OUT FLAT IN HOME, WOULD LIKE MORE INFORMATION ON HOW TO DO … Under Investigation
2026-03-04 General Construction $685,882 6617 WOODLAWN AVE N Construct new South one family dwelling per plan. Establish use as single-family… —
2026-03-04 General Construction $206,554 6617 WOODLAWN AVE N Construct new North one family dwelling per plan. ([LU statement]. Construct (2)… —
2026-03-04 General Construction $481,618 3703 WOODLAWN AVE N Construct northeast (A2) single family dwelling per plan. (Establish use as sing… —
2026-03-04 General Construction $351,542 3700 CARR PL N Construct southwest (B1) single family dwelling per plan. (Establish use as sing… —
2026-03-04 General Construction $351,542 3702 CARR PL N Construct northwest (B2) single family dwelling per plan. (Establish use as sing… —
2026-03-04 General Construction $481,618 3701 WOODLAWN AVE N Construct southeast (A1) single family dwelling per plan. (Establish use as sing… —
2026-03-03 Violation — 3809 RAINIER AVE S Per CSB: 3809 Rainier Ave is the property to the east. 3836 Leticia is the neare… Open Duplicate
2026-03-03 Violation — 12730 33RD AVE NE Per CSB: After hours noise. The food bank next door has been having deliveries b… Completed
2026-03-03 Violation — 1270 ALKI AVE SW Running business see attached document Under Investigation
2026-03-03 Violation — 324 3RD AVE S Homeless encampment in public ROW. This area is in a tunnel used by the public t… Completed
2026-03-03 Violation — 8010 13TH AVE NW Large branch hanging precariously in street, as result of moving truck hitting t… Under Investigation
2026-03-03 Violation — 915 TAYLOR AVE N reporting trash/junk storage Under Investigation
2026-03-03 Violation — 411 E THOMAS ST New building owners just installed massive fans in the courtyard and they're so … Closed
2026-03-03 Violation — 1727 HARVARD AVE Chronic encampment site. Just cleared 2/25/2026 and already has new tent. Under Investigation
2026-03-03 Violation — 1705 BELMONT AVE Overgrown hedges Open Duplicate
2026-03-03 Violation — 726 N 73RD ST Light and glare Completed
2026-03-03 Violation — 4310 8TH AVE NW Pls re-secure building to remove encampment. The larger opening on the right the… Completed
2026-03-03 Violation — 2715 25TH AVE S I am reporting a housing maintenance and security concern involving the entry do… Completed
2026-03-03 Violation — 9877 40TH AVE S from Inspector Under Investigation
2026-03-03 Violation — 222 13TH AVE E Tree is overgrown and hitting people on sidewalk Open Duplicate
2026-03-03 Violation — 505 HARRISON ST Unauthorized encampment Completed
2026-03-03 Violation — 1438 E WARD ST tenant rights - lease expires 4/30 landlord selling property just cause/need gui… Completed
2026-03-03 Violation — 505 HARRISON ST Unauthorized encampment reported - 26-00057428 Completed
2026-03-03 Violation — 2326 RAINIER AVE S The back of this building has been covered in graffiti for months. It is actual… Completed
2026-03-03 Violation — 9004 14TH AVE S Conducting work on the outside without a permit. The use of the property is as a… NOV Issued
2026-03-03 Violation — 18554 8th Ave NE Construction that is loud before quiet hours is over Loud construction hammering… Closed
2026-03-03 Violation — 3220 FUHRMAN AVE E The residents cut down a bunch of trees and left them lying on the bank. It is … Completed
2026-03-03 Violation — 11740 GREENWOOD AVE N I have lived in my apartment for 2.5 years, and have had an issue with cigarette… Under Investigation
2026-03-03 Violation — 4117 SW ORCHARD ST Lease renewal and pet deposit issue with landlord, given rent increase Under Investigation
2026-03-03 Violation — 915 A N 103RD ST Just cause eviction, does not want to share unit with tenant, although unit is s… Completed
2026-03-03 Violation — 1422 E Seneca ST The "triangle" at the junction of Seneca and Union on First Hill continues to be… Completed
2026-03-03 Violation — 8500 16TH AVE NW Bushes growing over public sidewalk and partly blocking access for pedestrians. Under Investigation
2026-03-03 Violation — 934 N 100TH ST NO HEAT - EOOWNER OCCUPIES THE UPPER FLOOR (TIM JOHNSON 425 535-6109) Completed
2026-03-03 Violation — 2425 SW WEBSTER ST Leasing office not taking care of rodent issues. Tenant had to patch up wall whe… Completed
2026-03-03 Violation — 2425 SW WEBSTER ST Leasing office not taking care of rodent issues. Tenant had to patch up wall whe… Open Duplicate
2026-03-03 Violation — 610 GALER ST My leasing management is adding unauthorized charges to my rent claiming it unde… Completed
2026-03-03 Violation — 2430 ALKI AVE SW Short term rentals are prohibited as per the shoreline code : however, this addr… Under Investigation
2026-03-03 Violation — 610 GALER ST Landlord is now charging month to month premium fee of $183, stating this fee is… Completed
2026-03-03 Violation — 1730 22ND AVE Property manager is trying to raise rent in middle of month, seeking tenant righ… Completed
2026-03-03 Violation — 12724 LAKE CITY WAY NE On my floor alone of 12-14 units, there have been multiple floods and fires in o… Under Investigation
2026-03-03 Violation — 131 N 75TH ST construction in front yard does not match approved plan set. cars parking in unp… Under Investigation
2026-03-03 Violation — 4532 15TH AVE S — Completed
2026-03-03 Violation — 3736 RENTON AVE S Noisy construction with no permit Under Investigation
2026-03-03 Violation — 606 NW 41ST ST Per CSB: Private business owner is creating own kingdom. Added locked gate with … Under Investigation
2026-03-03 Violation — 2654 59TH AVE SW Short term rentals are prohibited as per the shoreline code : however, this addr… Under Investigation
2026-03-03 General Construction $334,391 8311 27TH AVE NW Construct NW one-family dwelling per plan. (Establish use as single-family resid… —
2026-03-03 Violation — 151 11TH AVE Bed bug issue that was treated then it came back. Completed
2026-03-03 Violation — 117 C 17TH AVE Rent increase, wants review of notice Completed
2026-03-03 Violation — 726 N 73RD ST Light and glare NOV Issued
2026-03-03 Violation — 2203 E UNION ST Both elevators out of service in multistory building. Residents with disabilitie… Closed
2026-03-03 Violation — 304 10th AVE E Overgrown vegetation Blocking sidewalk Under Investigation
2026-03-03 Violation — 505 HARRISON ST Large filthy encampmentREFERENCE: 1062183-VI Completed
2026-03-03 Violation — 3709 CORLISS AVE N The property is not owner occupied but it is on STR for both SFR and ADU, also s… Closed
2026-03-03 Violation — 1722 N 45TH ST rent increase Completed
2026-03-03 General Construction $333,273 8307 27TH AVE NW Construct SE one-family dwelling per plan. (Establish use as single-family resid… —
2026-03-03 Violation — 505 HARRISON ST Encampment Completed
2026-03-03 Violation — 525 14TH AVE E recv'd notice re: past due fees in amt of $1000 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

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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.

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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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