Seattle Building Permits & Contractor Leads

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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8,202 records — permits and code violations sorted by date

Date Type Value Address Details Contractor / Status Save
2026-02-25 Violation 528 33rd AVE S Active tree cutting 200 year old Hemlock tree: Kemp west is the name on the tru… Completed
2026-02-25 Violation 2236 SW ORCHARD ST General contractor has not gotten right permits and inspection. Under Investigation
2026-02-25 Violation 1014 BOYLSTON AVE Bedbug/roach infestation, would like inspection. Open Duplicate
2026-02-25 Violation 12612 8TH AVE NE NA Completed
2026-02-25 Violation 1635 22nd AVE 1635 22nd Ave has been  vacant for years. No one maintains the property. The bui… Open Duplicate
2026-02-25 Violation 614 ROY ST Overgrown vegetation including blackberries. It?s unsightly and hard to walk by … Under Investigation
2026-02-25 Violation 7070 EAST MARGINAL WAY S URGENT: Conflicting applications and false "Change of Use" on record #001001-26P… Completed
2026-02-25 Violation 8531 B MIDVALE AVE N A neighbor who lives at one of the townhome units of Midvale Ave N. has been cut… Completed
2026-02-25 Violation 820 S SOUTHERN ST eviction notice back rent pymts - I don't have an income Completed
2026-02-25 Violation 526 W MERCER PL The property management company shut off all water to the building twice over th… Under Investigation
2026-02-25 Violation 4409 S HUDSON ST No water in entire unit requesting inspection - requesting to have any inspector… Under Investigation
2026-02-25 Violation 3815 ASHWORTH AVE N VB unsecured with squatter activity, junk trash, veg building conditions, parked… EO Vacate Close Issued
2026-02-25 Violation 1323 E PINE ST Our apartment doesn't have any ventilation installed to circulate air through th… Completed
2026-02-25 Violation 5516 17TH AVE NW re's two homeless sleeping by the window.And yesterday I cage, one, he was poopi… Open Duplicate
2026-02-25 Violation 5516 17TH AVE NW 25-00355391. I told him to move because people can come out from restaurant and … Completed
2026-02-25 Violation 526 W MERCER PL Violation of code RCW 59.18.060 and RCW 59.18.300:We failed to receive notificat… Under Investigation
2026-02-25 Violation 2715 25TH AVE S No hot water for 6 days. Asked for reduction on rent, landlord refused. Would li… Closed
2026-02-25 Violation 308 SUMMIT AVE E Wants to know rights as a tenant. Under Investigation
2026-02-25 Violation 811 S SULLIVAN ST Overgrown vegetation into sidewalk Completed
2026-02-25 Violation 1631 39TH AVE E Shrubs overtaking side walk making it difficult to use. Under Investigation
2026-02-25 Violation 1203 S Sullivan ST Hedge is halfway into the sidewalk Completed
2026-02-25 Violation 1325 YAKIMA AVE S Overgrown vegetation Under Investigation
2026-02-25 Violation 1816 E ALDER ST Overgrown laurel Completed
2026-02-25 Violation 3233 23RD AVE W Sidewalk covered and unusable. Forcing people and pets to walk in street. Also m… Under Investigation
2026-02-25 Violation 2216 2ND AVE DUPLICATE 002567-26CPCSB 26-00040351 Unauthorized encampment private property Completed
2026-02-25 Violation 500 DENNY WAY Encampment in parking spacesREFERENCES: 1062355-VI Completed
2026-02-25 Violation 2224 2ND AVE Multiple tents filled with garbage that flies around the city. Drugs and garbage… Completed
2026-02-25 Violation 2224 2ND AVE DUPLICATE 002649-26CPCSB 26-00050893 Again ilegal encampment Completed
2026-02-25 Violation 2300 8TH AVE PER CSB: Address: 2300 8th Ave, Seattle, WA 98121 Description: The building at t… Under Investigation
2026-02-25 Violation 2127 49TH AVE SW CSB Blighted home with stacks of garbage outside. Concerned this is a haven for … Completed
2026-02-25 Violation 8953 AURORA AVE N CSB Individual with shovel digging under billboard at 90th and Aurora, moving th… Under Investigation
2026-02-25 Violation 2572 W 14th I am reporting a residential exterior light in the back alley/parking lot of the… Under Investigation
2026-02-25 Violation 9400 RAINIER AVE S Polaris, A Great Property Yet Neglected!Our apartment is next to a trash chute. … Completed
2026-02-25 Violation 12360 35TH AVE NE I am reaching out about my landlord not responding to a potentially dangerous si… Completed
2026-02-25 Violation 1938 11TH AVE W Ceiling cracks in room, ceiling falling. Several housing issues. See documents. Completed
2026-02-25 Violation 4220 12TH AVE NE Nature of Complaint:I am filing a habitability complaint against The Standard at… Under Investigation
2026-02-25 Violation 7200 54th AVE S Seattle Building Code for Detached Accessory Units allows an exception from setb… Closed
2026-02-25 Violation 10630 Culpepper This homeowner leaves her yard waste bin and her garbage bin and her recycling b… Completed
2026-02-25 Violation 107 CHERRY ST Bathtub is leaking water, this has going since February 12th. Came and looked at… Completed
2026-02-25 Violation 10301 GREENWOOD AVE N Issues with rodents in ceiling in apartment. Was told they are protected squirre… Open Duplicate
2026-02-25 Violation 800 SENECA ST Unit has no door handle to the deck, elevator broken, trash chute inoperable. NOV Issued
2026-02-25 Violation 2010 N 78TH ST Concerned about mold in unitUpdate added 2/12: 2/5: Bathtub was removed due to … NOV Issued
2026-02-24 Violation 203 BELLEVUE AVE E This is a formal retaliation complaint under SMC 22.206.180.On February 10, 2026… Completed
2026-02-24 General Construction $584,948 10426 66TH AVE S Construct west two-family dwelling per plan. (Establish use as townhouse per lan…
2026-02-24 Violation 2224 2ND AVE it is an empty lot, privately owned fenced and no trespassing is posted. The hom… Completed
2026-02-24 Violation 2216 2ND AVE Tents on empty lot Open Duplicate
2026-02-24 Violation 2301 2ND AVE Encampment getting bigger. Please remove before it gets worse. Under Investigation
2026-02-24 Violation 2214 2ND AVE CSB Multiple tents in a fenced off area against our work building Completed
2026-02-24 Violation 2802 24TH AVE W DUPLICATE 002107-26CPCSB Overgrown vegetation Open Duplicate
2026-02-24 Violation 9521 25TH AVE NW Major remodel, exterior excavation on ECA. They are building giant wall on steep… Under Investigation
2026-02-24 Violation 7324 15TH AVE NW The owners of this business/home continue wveey week to purposely litter in the … Under Investigation
2026-02-24 Violation 5900 W Marginal WAY SW CalPortland vacuums used for dry loading are continuing to cause pulsating hum t… Under Investigation
2026-02-24 Violation 600 ELLIOTT AVE W Location: Canvas Apartments.  Upstairs neighbor has been actively harassing me … Completed
2026-02-24 Violation 845 S DONOVAN ST I don't exactly know who to report this to, but I'm pretty sure the guy who owns… Completed
2026-02-24 Violation 7124 44th AVE SW Hello, I'm hoping for some information about if there is any code related to por… Completed
2026-02-24 Violation 308 N 133RD ST Nature of Violation: Lack of Permanent Heating Facilities (Building Code Violati… Completed
2026-02-24 Violation 12023 33RD AVE NE The occupants of this address are cutting down a tree on the property of 12025 3… Completed
2026-02-24 Violation 1245 NE 104TH ST Operating a tow business in a residential neighborhood. Its out of control with … Under Investigation
2026-02-24 Violation 203 BELLEVUE AVE E This complaint concerns harassment and intimidation by onsite manager Lee Dewey … Under Investigation
2026-02-24 Violation 505 HARRISON ST Encampment growing larger, now RV present. Completed
2026-02-24 Violation 9317 57TH AVE S Sidewalk is blocked Completed
2026-02-24 Violation 426 22ND AVE shrubs are growing over the sidewalk on both E Jefferson and 22nd Avenue South Under Investigation
2026-02-24 Violation 1808 S COLLEGE ST Vegetation blocking sidewalkreference: 001619-26CP Completed
2026-02-24 HVAC/Mech $16,480,355 1121 E FIR ST Establish use as apartment building with retail per land use code. Construct as … Derek Crain
2026-02-24 Violation 7104 WOODLAWN AVE NE There was a fire in the upstairs unit. Tenant received some water damage to her… Under Investigation
2026-02-24 Violation 525 W PROSPECT ST Construction vehicles blocking sidewalk consistently. When approached, members o… Completed
2026-02-24 Violation 203 BELLEVUE AVE E Received 14-day notice to vacate. This is in accordance with # 001973-26CP. Completed
2026-02-24 Violation 50 University ST Loud garbage pickup by commercial hauler at 3:15 AM today Closed
2026-02-24 Violation 1420 E Madison ST Elevator is not working in building Completed
2026-02-24 Violation 203 BELLEVUE AVE E Part I: Unit Interior 1. Deteriorating Wood Flooring (Multiple Locations)- Large… Completed
2026-02-24 Violation 7200 54TH AVE S New construction setbacks from the private property lines are less than 10 feet … Closed
2026-02-24 Violation 5570 15TH AVE S This corner house appears to be illegally dumping food waste in the sidewalk pla… Under Investigation
2026-02-24 Violation 306 QUEEN ANNE AVE N QUESTIONS ABOUT RENTAL INSURANCE. Under Investigation
2026-02-24 Violation 6418 SEAVIEW AVE NW Encampment with trash and shopping cartsreference: 002063-26CP Completed
2026-02-24 Violation 3815 ASHWORTH AVE N Squatters in abandoned home using drugs and starting fires. This building has al… Completed
2026-02-24 Violation 4418 4th AVE NE Property Address: 4418 4th Ave NE, SeattleManagement Company: AGM Real Estate Gr… Completed
2026-02-24 Violation 9400 Rainier AVE S Burst pipe leaking at side entrance at office level 1, this leak has disabled th… Closed
2026-02-24 Violation 9400 RAINIER AVE S Bursted pipe on first floor, causing electrical issues, elevator no longer in se… Completed
2026-02-24 Violation 7706 DELRIDGE WAY SW Overgrowth Vegetation Compliance Achieved Completed
2026-02-24 Violation 3030 NE 143RD ST Retaliation and improper conduct by management at 3030 Lake City following my la… Under Investigation
2026-02-24 Violation 1830 BROADWAY Someone drove their car into a tree near the entrance to the light rail. Looks l… Completed
2026-02-24 Violation 304 NE 50TH ST No gas or hot water, still cold water, no heat, landlord turned off gas and hot … Completed
2026-02-24 Violation 2208 2ND AVE Increasing amount of tents next to my work building at 2208 2nd Ave. Completed
2026-02-24 Violation 6450 NE RADFORD DR Tenant with TRAO questions Completed
2026-02-24 Violation 308 4TH AVE S Bed bug issues persist, bedroom door won't shut. Related to 015291-26CPNew issue… Completed
2026-02-24 Violation 818 NE 42nd ST PARKING IN YARD Completed
2026-02-24 Violation 13061 37TH AVE NE Evergreen trees are blocking the roadway and parking area. If we have sidewalks,… Completed
2026-02-24 Violation 5437 CALIFORNIA AVE SW Excavating next door, dirt and rocks flying everywhere. Doing work past allowed … Closed
2026-02-24 Violation 3902 S HUDSON ST Heater in unit stopped working on 16th, property manager sent someone out 17th. … Completed
2026-02-24 Violation 203 BELLEVUE AVE E Part I: Unit Interior1. Deteriorating Wood Flooring (Multiple Locations)- Large … Under Investigation
2026-02-24 Violation 11026 EVANSTON AVE N Trespassing and illegal dumping in front of our garage. This has been going on … Under Investigation
2026-02-24 Violation 9521 25TH AVE NW There is unpermitted construction activity taking place on site that includes re… Under Investigation
2026-02-24 Violation 8915 14TH AVE S Per CSB: Customer lives next to a clinic nobody is cleaning up the parking lot a… Completed
2026-02-24 General Construction $631,789 10428 66TH AVE S Construct east two-family dwelling per plan. (Establish use as townhouse per lan…
2026-02-24 Violation 3042 18TH AVE S A new front porch with covered roof is being constructed over the existing west … NOV Issued
2026-02-24 Violation 4142 44TH AVE SW The development down the block from my house is violating their tree protection … Completed
2026-02-24 Violation 119 N 85TH ST Homeless encampment on private property Completed
2026-02-24 Violation 9409 4TH AVE SW Citation Issued
2026-02-24 Violation 2425 SW WEBSTER ST My complex is refusing to do a full investigation and patch up entry ways leadin… Closed
2026-02-24 Violation 107 14th AVE E Grounds have been littered for a month. Attracting homeless tents. Under Investigation
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Permit Types in Seattle
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

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.

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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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