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724 indexed permits · 31 active contractors · 7,478 code violations · Seattle, Washington.

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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
2026-02-27 Violation — — ZONING - VEGETATION OVERGROWTH Completed
2026-02-27 Violation — 110 17TH AVE E Shrubs blocking sidewalk Under Investigation
2026-02-27 Violation — 14315 Lake city WAY NE I have an ILLEGAL UTILITY SHUTOFF!!Under RCW 59.18.300 it is UNLAWFUL for my lan… Completed
2026-02-27 Violation — 1526 16TH AVE E UNLAWFUL UTILITY SHUT-OFF, PHYSICAL ASSAULT & ACTIVE WATER LEAK Under Investigation
2026-02-27 Violation — 2514 B E DENNY WAY Rent increase Completed
2026-02-27 Violation — 1300 E DENNY WAY The construction of the townhomes across the street (either 1307 or 1311 E Denny… Under Investigation
2026-02-27 Violation — 1800 TAYLOR AVE N Wondering how much notice he has to give notice to move out.P2 landlord failure … Closed
2026-02-27 Violation — 328 BELLVUE AVE E Tenant is having issues with breaker box, and heating in unit NOV Issued
2026-02-27 Violation — 11055 GREENWOOD AVE N someone dumped several black bags of trash along the gravel alley against the si… Under Investigation
2026-02-27 Violation — 3735 MERIDIAN AVE N Landlord considering selling - wondering about relocation/noticing process for e… Under Investigation
2026-02-27 Violation — 8902 30TH AVE NW House has been sold. Extensive house flipping type of remodel underway. Under Investigation
2026-02-27 Violation — 809 S WASHINGTON ST Has lived in unit for 3 weeks. Property manager has lost lease and is requesting… Completed
2026-02-27 Violation — 4220 12TH AVE NE Rent increase Completed
2026-02-27 Violation — 2315 24TH AVE S Abandoned buildingreference: 4060459-VI Completed
2026-02-27 Violation — 6431 NE RADFORD DR Apartment complex trying to require UW affiliation, received notification about … Under Investigation
2026-02-27 Violation — 159 DENNY WAY I am reporting a violation of RCW 59.18.280 regarding the bad-faith withholding … Completed
2026-02-26 Violation — 1245 NE 104TH ST Landlord wanting to give proper notice to tenant about not renewing lease Under Investigation
2026-02-26 General Construction $800,000 4543 PURDUE AVE NE Establish use as single-family dwelling unit with attached accessory dwelling un… —
2026-02-26 General Construction $422,932 8421 48TH AVE S Establish use as single family residence with attached accessory dwelling unit p… —
2026-02-26 Violation — 4727 42nd AVE SW Would like to speak to some one in the EDRA and TRAO department. Under Investigation
2026-02-26 Violation — 12532 GREENWOOD AVE N Rent increase Completed
2026-02-26 Violation — 315 BELMONT AVE E Power washer creating loud noise outside of allowed hours. Completed
2026-02-26 Violation — 5301 11TH AVE NW VEGETATION OVERGROWTH - LOW HANGING TREES Completed
2026-02-26 Violation — 3821 LETITIA AVE S DUPLICATE 001995-26CPCSB 26-00053401 Homeless encampment on neighbors property Completed
2026-02-26 Violation — 5437 A CALIFORNIA AVE SW excavating taken up part of sidewalk - Construction company knocked down and bro… Closed
2026-02-26 Violation — 6700 ROOSEVELT WAY NE Children playing, loitering, outside of units in hallways blocking entrances, ex… Closed
2026-02-26 Violation — 7711 44TH AVE NE Application for a Tenant Relocation License. Total units: 1; units occupied: 1.… Initiated
2026-02-26 Violation — 4108 42ND AVE SW rent increase Completed
2026-02-26 Violation — 121 VINE ST rent increase/landlord stated if I don't like things not working I can move-out Completed
2026-02-26 Violation — 1712 SUMMIT AVE Improper kitchen ventilation, asking to sign a new lease Under Investigation
2026-02-26 Violation — 12744 8TH AVE NW Neighbor is installing a heat pump. The heat pump will be under my bedroom wind… Under Investigation
2026-02-26 Violation — 5240 15TH AVE NE Looking to sublease her apartment. Landlord refusing to return security deposit … Under Investigation
2026-02-26 Violation — 121 VINE ST toilet needs to be replaced - washer is causing hammering noise inside wall gett… Completed
2026-02-26 Violation — 300 11TH AVE Minimum maintenance and sanitation of common areas not being met.I have reached … Completed
2026-02-26 Violation — 600 E Howell ST Loud machinery operating in the street at 2:30 AM on 2/26/2026. Closed
2026-02-26 Violation — 3616 NE 110TH ST Unpermitted house build? Closed
2026-02-26 Violation — 3553 15th AVE W Doing construction all night (past midnight) and starting up again before 5am. L… Under Investigation
2026-02-26 Violation — 633 12TH AVE E 3 Day Notice; SMC 22.205.010.P Closed
2026-02-26 Violation — 607 3RD AVE 3 Day Notice; SMC 22.205.010.P Closed
2026-02-26 Violation — 2121 26TH AVE S 10 Day Notice; SMC 22.205.010.P Closed
2026-02-26 Violation — 2321 NE 88TH ST Our neighbors put up a 6' fence separating our front yards without consulting us… Under Investigation
2026-02-26 Violation — 909 C HIAWATHA PL S My property is next door to a townhouse being constructed over the course of the… Completed
2026-02-26 Violation — 13445 M L KING JR WAY S Upstairs bathtub is clogged, Washer and dryer in unit does not work, dryer only … Completed
2026-02-26 Violation — 9032 17TH AVE SW Vacant Building - abandoned property; open to entry w/ egregious junk storage th… Completed
2026-02-26 Violation — 9032 17TH AVE SW Vacant Building - abandoned property; open to entry w/ egregious junk storage th… EO Vacate Close Issued
2026-02-26 Violation — 1406 WESTERN AVE Locked out of apt. Completed
2026-02-26 Violation — 6700 roosevelt WAY NE Dear Seattle Housing Team, I am writing to formally report ongoing issues with a… Closed
2026-02-26 Violation — 308 4TH AVE S L3 emergency structural fix. Has been over 10 days. Black mold around all window… NOV Issued
2026-02-26 Violation — 312 N 39TH ST Rent increase, improper lease notice Completed
2026-02-26 Violation — 1150 N 85TH ST Our oven has ceased working correctly. The button controls do not turn the oven … Completed
2026-02-26 Violation — 1101 SENECA ST notice to vacate - need to be out at end of lease expires 3/31/26 landlord selli… Completed
2026-02-26 Violation — 901 6TH AVE 14 day notice Initiated
2026-02-26 Violation — 2003 NW 57TH ST Landlord not offering month to month, states due to Seattle rental laws changing… Completed
2026-02-26 Violation — 303 10TH AVE Questions about new lease, lease is up for renewal. Under Investigation
2026-02-26 Violation — 9216 ROOSEVELT WAY NE A tenant in the building next door to ours has a growing pile of junk and debris… Under Investigation
2026-02-26 Violation — 4754 FAUNTLEROY WAY SW Tenant submitted EDRA application, hasn't heard back Completed
2026-02-26 Violation — 945 N 92ND ST Would like to register for TRAO and EDRA, because his unit is having sewage iss… Under Investigation
2026-02-26 Violation — 7317 3RD AVE NW Received letter from landlord. Rent increase from 1800 to 1975, less than 30 day… Closed
2026-02-26 Violation — 5437 CALIFORNIA AVE SW Construction demolition has left a portion of my fence destroyed and fibergalss … Closed
2026-02-26 Violation — 10723 DENSMORE AVE N Full unpermitted remodel of home including new lighting, kitchen, bathrooms etc.… NOV Issued
2026-02-26 Violation — 625 12TH AVE E No hot water, reached out to landlord to fix, landlord refuses to respond of do … Under Investigation
2026-02-26 Violation — 625 12TH AVE E No hot water, reached out to landlord to fix, landlord refuses to respond of do … Under Investigation
2026-02-26 Violation — 801 PINE ST Unit has had electrical issues since last week. Lights will start to flicker and… Under Investigation
2026-02-26 Violation — 4530 34TH AVE S Vegetation blocking at least half of the sidewalk.REFERENCE: 000952-26CP Completed
2026-02-26 Violation — 8610 AURORA AVE N Formal Record of Violations Property Address: 8610 Aurora Ave N, #418 Management… Under Investigation
2026-02-26 Violation — 2215 E ALOHA ST — Completed
2026-02-26 Violation — 1817 39TH AVE E The homeowner is cooking a second single family home on a lot that has an existi… Completed
2026-02-26 Violation — 2200 WESTLAKE AVE There is a person playing a saxaphone through a loud speaker everyday. This is d… Closed
2026-02-26 Violation — 5211 19TH AVE SW landlord rights - tenant doing const., inside property without my permission (ow… Under Investigation
2026-02-26 Violation — 6017 51ST AVE S DUPLICATE 000509-26CPreporting vacant building recent fire debris on property Completed
2026-02-26 Violation — 4520 34TH AVE S Vegetation blocking at least a third of the sidewalk. Completed
2026-02-26 Violation — 8370 RAINIER AVE S Dumping/encampment with strange boards put up? Under Investigation
2026-02-26 Violation — 3233 23RD AVE W Refer to SDCI for vegetation growing from private property onto sidewalk. Sidewa… Under Investigation
2026-02-26 Violation — 1717 E JEFFERSON ST CSB 26-00050834 low-hanging trees and laurels over sidewalk Completed
2026-02-26 Violation — 6501 R SEAVIEW AVE NW CSB 26-00053688 Encampment - blocking Bike lane access Under Investigation
2026-02-26 Violation — 3825 LETITIA AVE S DUPLICATE 001132-26CPCSB 26-00049884 have reported this encampment several time… Completed
2026-02-26 Violation — 5046 20TH AVE NE Overgrown vegetation and garbage. Bad landlord neglects property. Blocked sidewa… Completed
2026-02-26 Violation — 2202 N 40TH ST Overgrowth of tree branches blocking lights at crosswalk N 40th and Bagley Ave N Under Investigation
2026-02-25 Violation — 1020 S MAIN ST Tenant Name: Anthony MathieuAddress: 1020 S Main St. Apt 504City/State: Seattle,… Completed
2026-02-25 Violation — 1014 BOYLSTON AVE tenant rights - repair timeline question re: bedbugs Under Investigation
2026-02-25 Violation — 10301 GREENWOOD AVE N Issues with rodents in ceiling in apartment. Was told they are protected squirre… Under Investigation
2026-02-25 Violation — 8710 10TH AVE S Work happening on SFR prior to required inspection meetings/appts and remodel do… Completed
2026-02-25 Violation — 115 13TH AVE Will need mandarin interpreter. Resident above has been making a lot of noise la… Under Investigation
2026-02-25 Violation — 1308 N 38th ST This building has been vacant and under construction for some time. Recently, th… NOV Issued
2026-02-25 Violation — 4508 34TH AVE S Vegetation blocking at least half of the sidewalk Completed
2026-02-25 Violation — 1932 9TH AVE Per CSB: Window plywood falling off or torn off. Possible intrusion? Completed
2026-02-25 Violation — 5302 SW GENESEE ST CSB 26-00051454 Large hedge blocking sidewalk Completed
2026-02-25 Violation — 9248 17TH AVE SW here are vines and plants that are overgrowing to the alley road behind 9248 17t… Under Investigation
2026-02-25 Violation — 50 UNIVERSITY ST Rent increase Closed
2026-02-25 Violation — 511 Boren AVE N There is noise during quiet hours. See attached video from 5:57 am on Monday Feb… Closed
2026-02-25 Violation — 8610 AURORA AVE N P2 lockout and items stolen from unit Completed
2026-02-25 Violation — 8610 AURORA AVE N Cockroach infestation would like inspection Closed
2026-02-25 Violation — 7612 8TH AVE NW They have had dumpsters on 8th avenue and a no parking barricade outside of thei… Closed
2026-02-25 Violation — 4409 S HUDSON ST No water in entire unit requesting inspection - requesting to have any inspector… Completed
2026-02-25 Violation — 100 20TH AVE E 3 Day Notice; SMC 22.205.010.P Closed
2026-02-25 Violation — 610 2ND AVE N 3 Day Notice; SMC 22.205.010.P Closed
2026-02-25 General Construction $469,205 1402 N 107TH ST Construct new Middle two family dwelling East Unit B per plan. (Establish new si… —
2026-02-25 Violation — 1933 44TH AVE SW Over last two weeks a large metal frame structure approximately 30 long, 20 feet… Under Investigation
2026-02-25 Violation — 115 N 85TH ST UCT Forwarded complaint: unauthorized encampment on private propertyINSPECTOR: P… Completed
2026-02-25 Violation — 2300 ELLIOTT AVE Rent increase with incorrect notice 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.

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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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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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