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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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2026-03-03 Violation — 452 CROCKETT ST Overgrown Under Investigation
2026-03-03 Violation — 618 W HIGHLAND DR Overgrown vegetation Completed
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 … NOV Issued
2026-03-03 Violation — 4326 NE 44TH ST Three properties using the same license number and neither one is owner occupied… Closed
2026-03-03 Violation — 1201 NE 145TH ST Homeless people squatting in vacant homes. Drug activity Completed
2026-03-03 Violation — 1207 NE 145TH ST Homeless people squatting in vacant homes. Drug activity Completed
2026-03-03 Violation — 915 A N 103RD ST Owner says tenant does not want to sign lease. Under Investigation
2026-03-03 Violation — 1213 NE 145TH ST Homeless people squatting in vacant homes. Drug activity Completed
2026-03-03 Violation — 1219 NE 145TH ST Homeless people squatting in vacant homes. Drug activity Completed
2026-03-03 Violation — 210 QUEEN ANNE AVE N Landlord with questions about tenant hosting a party and quiet hours Under Investigation
2026-03-03 Violation — 505 HARRISON ST There is an unauthorized encampment in this area that has become increasingly un… Completed
2026-03-03 Violation — 2118 WESTLAKE AVE Camper outside soul cycle blocking entrance Under Investigation
2026-03-03 Violation — 1221 N 88th ST Potential squatters living in townhome. Suspicious activity at strange hours of… Under Investigation
2026-03-03 Violation — 810 LENORA ST The individual that we have reported several times is still the the same spot be… Completed
2026-03-03 Violation — 8007 Roosevelt WAY NE parking in the required front yard - gravel has been spread on part of the front… Under Investigation
2026-03-03 Violation — 1425 SPRING ST ADDITIONAL CHARGES IN PORTAL ON RENT AMOUNT, WITH NO BILL ASSIGNED. Under Investigation
2026-03-03 Violation — 5254 49TH AVE SW Vacant (and seemingly blighted) house with overgrown yard. EO Vacate Close Issued
2026-03-03 Violation — 9527 44TH AVE NE OWNER SAYS ABOUT 10 LAUREL TREES WERE CUT DOWN ON HIS PROPERTY ABOUT 5 MONTHS AG… Completed
2026-03-03 Violation — 231 SUMMIT AVE E The property at 231 Summit Ave e has extensive un-permitted construction. The co… Under Investigation
2026-03-03 Violation — 408 W LEE ST Parking on private property within 20 feet of the front property line. Owner par… Under Investigation
2026-03-03 Violation — 5000 25th Ave NE The elevator in the building has been broken for months. Closed
2026-03-03 Violation — 1414 10TH AVE 1414 10th Ave, Seattle, WA  98122 is Infinity Apartments.  The East apartment bu… Closed
2026-03-03 Violation — 2035 NW 58TH ST Hello,I am requesting an electrical inspection of a kitchen receptacle in a newl… Closed
2026-03-03 Violation — 810 LENORA ST Homeless encampment is still in Urban Triangle Park. Individual(s) have set up i… Completed
2026-03-03 Violation — 505 HARRISON ST DUPLICATE 000686-26CPCSB 26-00058476 Dangerous encampment Completed
2026-03-03 Violation — 722 E UNION ST The "triangle" at the junction of Seneca and Union on First Hill continues to be… Under Investigation
2026-03-03 Violation — 218 5TH AVE N DUPLICATE 000349-26CPCSB 26-00058729 Open Duplicate
2026-03-03 Violation — 6801 62ND AVE NE DUPLICATE 003223-26CPCSB 26-00059572 Blue, red, and yellow top tent just appeare… Open Duplicate
2026-03-03 Violation — 4537 22ND AVE SW CSB 003254-26CP Group of homeless people with a dangerous dog are squatting at a… Under Investigation
2026-03-03 Violation — 505 HARRISON ST DUPLICATE 001943-26CPCSB 26-00059562 Encampment Vehicles, trash, & stollen prop… Completed
2026-03-02 Violation — 4014 6TH AVE NW Homeless encampment on private property business parking area. Under Investigation
2026-03-02 Violation — 12556 15TH AVE NE Standing water in room in basement, no functioning washing machine. First floor … Under Investigation
2026-03-02 Violation — 505 HARRISON ST DUPLICATE000686-26CPCSB 26-00056997 Tent encampment Completed
2026-03-02 Violation — 6140 S KEPPLER ST Overgrowth, brush on Pilgrim Ave staircase between waters and rainier Ave 98178 Under Investigation
2026-03-02 Violation — 6801 62ND AVE NE Unauthorized encampment reported - 26-00057808 Completed
2026-03-02 Violation — 4018 38TH AVE S Sewage leaking on to sidewalk in front of the home on 38th Ave. Closed
2026-03-02 Violation — 2001 E YESLER WAY Wondering difference between housesitter and tenant. Under Investigation
2026-03-02 Violation — 800 SENECA ST Trash piles up in the parking garage routinely. Causes bad odors, rats, and in g… Under Investigation
2026-03-02 Violation — 800 SENECA ST My apartment building has had trash issues for about 7 months (the whole time I'… Completed
2026-03-02 Violation — 3703 SW HOLDEN ST Tier 2 fir was removed by non-listed, non-licensed non-TSP workers with no Notic… Completed
2026-03-02 Violation — 4322 WINSLOW PL N Rent increase* Update 3/12 landlord will not renew/extend lease Completed
2026-03-02 Violation — 906 NE 62ND ST Does landlord need a biz license to rent out unit? Under Investigation
2026-03-02 Violation — 304 NE 50TH ST lockout Completed
2026-03-02 Violation — 414 NW 45th ST I haven't had hot water since 2/17/2025. The hot water heater is 14 years old bu… Closed
2026-03-02 Violation — 1417 S HENDERSON ST I am filing a formal complaint regarding unsafe and unhealthy living conditions … Closed
2026-03-02 Violation — 7510 2ND AVE NE Rent increase Under Investigation
2026-03-02 Violation — 1427 S HENDERSON ST Property manager contact for Record Number: 002860-26CPRebecca Mawi+1 (206) 251-… Completed
2026-03-02 Violation — 6121 NE RADFORD DR 30 day notice - clarification landlord stating on 4/1 will be giving outeviction… Completed
2026-03-02 Violation — 505 HARRISON ST Unauthorized encampment reported - 26-00051164 Completed
2026-03-02 Violation — 1220 BOYLSTON AVE Tenant with questions about potential water shut off by landlord, will call back… Under Investigation
2026-03-02 Violation — 505 HARRISON ST Unauthorized encampment reported 26-00051132 Completed
2026-03-02 Violation — 8415 RAINIER AVE S — Warning
2026-03-02 Violation — 605 5TH AVE N Rent increase Completed
2026-03-02 Violation — 4231 RAINIER AVE S Unauthorized encampment reported - 26-00045834 Under Investigation
2026-03-02 Violation — 919 STEWART ST Cockroaches in the building, no internet, would like to know rights as a tenant,… Under Investigation
2026-03-02 Violation — 11300 3RD AVE NE tenant rights - lease clarification question re: landlord stated no longer offer… Completed
2026-03-02 Violation — 6053 25TH AVE NE rent increase Completed
2026-03-02 Violation — 1154 NW 59TH ST Tenant has been given a 60 lease termination notice. Completed
2026-03-02 Violation — 2440 WESTERN AVE Landlord gave tenant hours to sign a lease without proper presentation. Update:… Completed
2026-03-02 Violation — 6245 FLORA AVE S — Completed
2026-03-02 Violation — 2470 S COLUMBIAN WAY Significant digging by excavator east of the house and likely within the Cheasty… Under Investigation
2026-03-02 Violation — 1700 21ST AVE S Lives in MFTE who recently changed management companies. She has not received le… Completed
2026-03-02 Violation — 9216 ROOSEVELT WAY NE DUPLICATE 002734-26CPA tenant in the building next to mine has a pile of junk an… Open Duplicate
2026-03-02 Violation — 3416 33RD AVE S — Warning
2026-03-02 Violation — 4520 7TH AVE NE Signed a lease 2 weeks ago, feels as though certain things have been misrepresen… Under Investigation
2026-03-02 Violation — 3061 19TH AVE S — Completed
2026-03-02 Violation — 4120 BEACH DR SW 4 day notice Completed
2026-03-02 General Construction $359,708 5412 46TH AVE SW Construct new middle one family dwelling (Unit 2) per plan. (Establish use as si… —
2026-03-02 General Construction $359,708 5410 46TH AVE SW Construct new East one family dwelling (Unit 1) per plan. (Establish use as sing… —
2026-03-02 Violation — 4628 S HOLLY ST rent increase Completed
2026-03-02 Violation — 3220 FUHRMAN AVE E The residents cut down a bunch of trees and left them lying on the bank. It is … Completed
2026-03-02 Violation — 2515 4TH AVE Questions regarding potential renting practices that are he thinks are unfair. M… Under Investigation
2026-03-02 Violation — 7511 GREENWOOD AVE N Owner wants to sell condo unit. Would like for tenants to vacate. Would like t… Under Investigation
2026-03-02 Violation — 310 MAYNARD AVE S Tenant would like information on rent stabilization. Under Investigation
2026-03-02 Violation — 2908 S HOLLY ST Concerns that her home has mold and other contaminants. NOV Issued
2026-03-02 Violation — 1511 DEXTER AVE N Rental questions Under Investigation
2026-03-02 Violation — 2105 5TH AVE They did not include proper wording in rent increase, still moving forward with … Completed
2026-03-02 Violation — 4744 12TH AVE NE For 5 weeks, has been unable to fix key fob that grants access to building for l… Under Investigation
2026-03-02 Violation — 9701 AURORA AVE N Encampment complaint Completed
2026-03-02 Violation — 122 A 25TH AVE E There is a structure being built behind 122 A/B/C 25th Ave E (townhomes) on city… Under Investigation
2026-03-02 Violation — 12744 8TH AVE NW Neighbor is remodeling their home, put a heat pump right under window. Would lik… Under Investigation
2026-03-02 General Construction $500,126 1410 NE 125TH ST Establish use as adult family home with one dwelling unit with a detached ADU pe… —
2026-03-02 Violation — 506 WARD ST height concerns working outside of submitted plans Under Investigation
2026-03-02 Violation — 1110 CHERRY ST PER CSB: Construction light pollution. Flood light pointing into my apartment ev… Completed
2026-03-02 Violation — 6217 9TH AVE NE Hello, I am refiling a complaint I placed last year under Record Number: 006495-… Under Investigation
2026-03-02 Violation — 4602 SW CLOVERDALE ST Overgrown vegetation blocking sidewalk Completed
2026-03-02 Violation — 1220 BOYLSTON AVE My building received a final water shut-off notice, and water will be shut off o… Completed
2026-03-02 Violation — 525 NE NORTHGATE WAY Landlord never returned deposit at time of move out, I gave my intent to move … Completed
2026-03-02 Violation — 4535 17TH AVE NE Loud noise coming from theta chi fraternity house for multiple hours, speakers s… Closed
2026-03-02 Violation — 5555 14TH AVE NW I signed a 2 year lease in 2022 for a base rent of $1770. When my lease was up, … Under Investigation
2026-03-02 Violation — 4301 SW Mills ST There is currently plumbing repair/construction happening at the apartment compl… Under Investigation
2026-03-02 Violation — 2015 YALE AVE E I have had continuous issues with drain fly infestations in my apartment. I have… Completed
2026-03-02 Violation — 810 LENORA ST Homeless man is sleeping on the steps in front the Stratus apartment buildings Completed
2026-03-02 Violation — 2210 WESTLAKE AVE Person outside the South Lake Union Whole Foods/Bank Of America plaza with ampli… Closed
2026-03-02 Violation — 4710 17th AVE NE SFD inspection shows this property is vacant/derelict. NOV Issued
2026-03-02 Violation — 12025 33RD AVE NE Tree cutting on SHA property and leaving trash Completed
2026-03-02 Violation — 3710 NW 3710 ST unauthorized encampment on private property. Suspicious man- backpack, burglary … Under Investigation
2026-03-02 Violation — 10546 GREENWOOD AVE N 10540 Greenwood Ave N Seattle Wa 98133 abandoned construction site fencing has f… Under Investigation
2026-03-02 General Construction $359,708 5414 46TH AVE SW Construct new West one family dwelling (Unit 1) per plan. (Establish use as sing… —
2026-03-02 Violation — 1220 BOYLSTON AVE refrigerator not working unable to plug it in circuit breakeroverload tripping p… 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.

Reviewed by Marcus Reeves · Page data current as of · Sources: official Seattle open data portal.

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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