Seattle Building Permits & Contractor Leads

724 indexed permits · 31 active contractors · 7,520 code violations · Seattle, Washington.

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31
Active Contractors
7,520
Code Violations
364
Property Owners
Updated recently · 2026-06-16
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Seattle had 121 new building permits filed in the last 30 days, led by 96 new construction, 22 hvac and 1 demolition. The average project value is $631,131.

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Date Type Value Address Details Contractor / Status Save
2026-02-23 Violation — 620 5TH AVE W I'd like to file a complaint about the lights installed in the hallway adjacent … Under Investigation
2026-02-23 Violation — 230 14TH AVE E Lease renewal due Friday. Sewage mainline was backed up, repair was delayed. Cau… Completed
2026-02-23 Violation — 4134 11TH AVE NE Issues with landlord completing maintenance request. Sink in bathroom has not be… Completed
2026-02-23 Violation — 4134 11TH AVE NE Issues with landlord completing maintenance request. Sink in bathroom has not be… Under Investigation
2026-02-23 Violation — 2318 CALIFORNIA AVE SW The front entry door cannot be opened from the inside and has been broken since … Closed
2026-02-23 Violation — 8003 Roosevelt WAY NE Parking in the required front yard. A car has been parked in the required front… Under Investigation
2026-02-22 Violation — 10056 RENTON AVE S To whom it may concern,I am writing to formally raise a serious concern regardin… Under Investigation
2026-02-22 Violation — 2919 BEACON AVE S Jackhammering and loud construction noise on a Sunday night without notification… Completed
2026-02-22 Violation — 7314 GREENWOOD AVE N Accumulation of junk and debris, No garbage cans, water leaking and grease lakin… Under Investigation
2026-02-22 Violation — 5650 24TH AVE NW LOCATION: NoMa Condominiums, 5650 24th Ave NW, Unit 309, Seattle, WA 98107MANAGE… Completed
2026-02-22 Violation — 757 THOMAS ST Concerned about an elevator that has been making loud clanking noises for weeks … Closed
2026-02-22 Violation — 2901 17th AVE S Loud jackhammering until after 10 pm on a Sunday night. Closed
2026-02-22 Violation — 2134 WESTLAKE AVE N The business at this address constantly leaves their garbage on the sidewalk beh… Closed
2026-02-22 Violation — 433 BELMONT AVE E The elevator in our apartment has been out of order for over a year. Our propert… Completed
2026-02-22 Violation — 521 4TH AVE W Before I moved into my unit in June of 2025, my landlord promise to fix my kitch… Completed
2026-02-22 Violation — 2218 A NW 62ND ST The retaining wall and stairs are being built on City of Seattle Property. Under Investigation
2026-02-22 Violation — 505 HARRISON ST Encampment complaint Completed
2026-02-22 Violation — 2224 2ND AVE Encampment Completed
2026-02-22 Violation — 505 HARRISON ST Continued increase / build-up of unauthorized encampments across the street from… Completed
2026-02-22 Violation — 2224 2ND AVE CSB 26-00049236 Growing encampment, started as 2 tents and there are 6. Has been… Completed
2026-02-22 Violation — 2216 2ND AVE DUPLICATE 005997-25CPCSB 26-00049263 5 or 6 tents on vacant lot. Lots of garbage… Completed
2026-02-22 Violation — 6418 SEAVIEW AVE NW Encampmentsreference: 002063-26CP Completed
2026-02-22 Violation — 2216 2ND AVE Large group of 5 tents have cut the fence to private property and are setting up… Under Investigation
2026-02-22 Violation — 13734 STONE AVE N I am writing to report a concern. The dumping of quarry spalls/rocks in the ad… Closed
2026-02-21 Violation — 5033 Brooklyn AVE NE Neighbor keeps dumping food outside my window. I have reported it to my landlord… Under Investigation
2026-02-21 Violation — 1723 SUMMIT AVE The fire alarms in the building do not work, and there was a fire last night. Re… Open Duplicate
2026-02-21 Violation — 3913 S AMERICUS ST Overgrown overhanging ivy and trees at large abandoned property bursting retaini… Completed
2026-02-21 Violation — 2216 2ND AVE Now there are 5 tents on this vacant lot and it will get a lot worse since it is… Completed
2026-02-21 Violation — 6418 SEAVIEW AVE NW Encampment Completed
2026-02-21 Violation — 2216 2ND AVE Unauthorized encampment of 5 tents inside fenced vacant lot Completed
2026-02-21 Violation — 505 HARRISON ST now there's a motor home. Nice third world look across the street from Seattle C… Completed
2026-02-21 Violation — 14359 Stone AVE N There is a construction sign posted on the corner of 145th and Stone Ave N that … Completed
2026-02-21 Violation — 1537 15TH AVE S I have had no hot water in my unit for 1 week due to a blown breaker in my elect… Completed
2026-02-21 Violation — 5035 BAKER AVE NW Overgrown vines tripping hazard sidewalk Completed
2026-02-21 Violation — 1823 MINOR AVE We have a service elevator that has been out of service for six months. It has r… Closed
2026-02-21 Violation — 3625 15th AVE S The back of this property faces S. Columbian Way, just off the I-5 ramps, the pr… Under Investigation
2026-02-21 Violation — 4535 5TH AVE NE Landlord renting out property without a rental permit. It has been expired since… Closed
2026-02-20 Violation — 3615 15TH AVE W Construction on site late into the evening. Creating low pitched humming that hu… Under Investigation
2026-02-20 Violation — 501 RAINIER AVE S 3 Day Notice; SMC 22.205.010.P Closed
2026-02-20 Violation — 501 RAINIER AVE S 3 Day Notice; SMC 22.205.010.P Closed
2026-02-20 Violation — 501 RAINIER AVE S 3 Day Notice; SMC 22.205.010.P Closed
2026-02-20 Violation — 501 RAINIER AVE S 3 Day Notice; SMC 22.205.010.P Closed
2026-02-20 Violation — 1001 E PINE ST PER CSB: The outdoor lighting at Burritos California at 1001 E Pine St shines up… Completed
2026-02-20 Violation — 501 RAINIER AVE S 3 Day Notice; SMC 22.205.010.P Closed
2026-02-20 Violation — 709 N 68TH ST 709 and 711 N 68th St has been a duplex rental property in our neighborhood for … Closed
2026-02-20 Violation — 301 4TH AVE S Encampment on Railroad Propertyreference: 016037-25CP Completed
2026-02-20 Violation — 1723 SUMMIT AVE We have no working fire pull alarms or smoke detectors in our building. We had a… Closed
2026-02-20 Violation — 3016 1ST AVE rent increase Under Investigation
2026-02-20 Violation — 6790 MURRAY AVE SW mold issue - reported to landlord 2/13/26 has not responded *Tenant note: roof i… Closed
2026-02-20 Violation — 2214 2ND AVE CSB 26-00014611 Unauthorized encampment on private property Completed
2026-02-20 Violation — 1614 NE 80TH ST Bush blocks parking space cars block lane Under Investigation
2026-02-20 Violation — 230 8TH AVE N Fire in unit and requesting an inspection.Per CSB: Arson occurred on Wednesday t… Completed
2026-02-20 Violation — 600 OLIVE WAY Unauthorized Encampment Completed
2026-02-20 Violation — 11548 PINEHURST WAY NE Per CSB: Trash around empty buildingREFERENCE: 002274-26CP Open Duplicate
2026-02-20 Violation — 324 26TH AVE S PER CSB: I?m concerned about someone who is spending time behind 324 26th Ave s … Completed
2026-02-20 Violation — 230 8TH AVE N Per CSB: Arson occurred on Wednesday the 18th. Has post-inspection happened? Cus… Completed
2026-02-20 Violation — 4751 RAVENNA AVE NE Landlord with questions about evicting a tenant Under Investigation
2026-02-20 Violation — 9412 34TH AVE SW 9412 34th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98126 This property is listed for sale, i saw that… NOV Issued
2026-02-20 Violation — 9412 34TH AVE SW Property owner is building a structure in backyard and it does not appear that t… NOV Issued
2026-02-20 Violation — 13739 23RD AVE NE Tree removal notice isn't correct - trees are incorrect tiers Under Investigation
2026-02-20 Violation — 700 MCGILVRA BLVD E Tree removal scheduled for Monday 23rd. There are 5 tree being taken down. Compl… Completed
2026-02-20 Violation — 2425 HARBOR AVE SW I submitted a complaint about ants in the building which I believe was misunders… Closed
2026-02-20 Violation — 4409 S HUDSON ST Received an eviction notice. Power, water, gas has been shut off on multiple occ… Completed
2026-02-20 Violation — 1014 BOYLSTON AVE BUILDING IS INFESTED WITH BEDBUGS. MANAGEMENT SPRAYED ABOUT 3 MONTHS AGO, BUT T… Completed
2026-02-20 Violation — 904 16TH AVE E Hedge encroaching on busy sidewalk Completed
2026-02-20 Violation — 1802 BAYVIEW ST S omplaint Line: rooster at neighbors, crowing loudly intermitently througout the … Under Investigation
2026-02-20 Violation — 4016 BURTON PL W tenant rights - need to terminate lease landlord unwilling to work with me lease… Completed
2026-02-20 Violation — 3425 14TH AVE W 1. 16 units in building, 2 laundry rooms w/1 washer and 1 dryer eachmachines bel… Completed
2026-02-20 Violation — 1624 E MCGRAW ST Subject: Immediate Correction Required - Failure to Maintain 10-Foot ClearanceLo… Completed
2026-02-20 Violation — 418 14TH AVE E These tree limbs are getting lower and lower blocking the sidewalk. We cannot st… Open Duplicate
2026-02-20 Violation — 7200 54TH AVE S working outside permit setback concernshould be 10 feet - improperly surveyed (s… Completed
2026-02-20 Violation — 2216 2ND AVE Now there are 4 tents in this vacant lot.REFERENCE: 002567-26CP Completed
2026-02-20 Violation — 4455 Brygger DR W Our home does not have sufficient heating infrastructure to maintain a livable t… Completed
2026-02-20 Violation — 2116 WAVERLY PL N The Owner of this house uses his "security cameras" to record his neighbors whil… Under Investigation
2026-02-20 Violation — 301 4TH AVE S There 2 illegal encampments located near Amtrak station through tunnel bridge.re… Completed
2026-02-20 Violation — 8517 AURORA AVE N DUPLICATE 014031-25CPThe fence is not secured, and the gate is always open. Many… Completed
2026-02-20 Violation — 925 M L KING JR WAY Overgrown vegetation and landscaping encroaching into the public sidewalk along … Under Investigation
2026-02-20 Violation — 815 SEATTLE BLVD S Canopy and chairs are blocking access. We also have people inside the enclosed f… Under Investigation
2026-02-20 Violation — 8324 38TH AVE S About 3 weeks ago water started coming through bedroom lights in basement, mold … Completed
2026-02-20 Violation — 4120 11TH AVE NE Received vacate notice. Details and contact info in activities. Under Investigation
2026-02-20 Violation — 9002 12TH AVE NE Received 90 day notice from landlord Completed
2026-02-20 Violation — 230 8TH AVE N TENANT HAD A FIRE IN HER UNIT AND SHE WANTS AN HOUSING INSPECTION. Completed
2026-02-20 Violation — 1116 NW 59th ST NA EO Vacate Close Issued
2026-02-20 Violation — 1010 BOYLSTON AVE Illegal camping, littering, and public drug use and sales. Again. Completed
2026-02-20 Violation — 2939 S MOUNT BAKER BLVD Eviction Under Investigation
2026-02-20 Violation — 800 SENECA ST Elevator is out of service in apt Building. Closed
2026-02-20 Violation — 3104 WESTERN AVE Tenant with questions about lack of repairs in unit, doesn't want inspection, on… Under Investigation
2026-02-20 Violation — 4533 RAINIER AVE S Trash dumped next to alleyway Completed
2026-02-20 Violation — 4230 11TH AVE NE Plumbing problems in apartment, tenant wants to dispute bill. Under Investigation
2026-02-20 Violation — 6900 E GREEN LAKE WAY N New lease is supposed to start March 26th. Received new lease 2/17 that included… Completed
2026-02-20 Violation — 8718 LINDEN AVE N Encampment in yard of abandoned boarded up house Completed
2026-02-20 Violation — 515 HARVARD AVE E After 10pm loud large social group outside and inside business residence at apar… Closed
2026-02-20 Violation — 4158 39TH AVE S The unit does not have heat control nor access to a separate electrical meter. A… Completed
2026-02-19 Violation — 1029 S JACKSON ST Poop in front of door 686 on sixth floor looks human and also theres dog poop Closed
2026-02-19 Violation — 4912 ERSKINE WAY SW They are building the foundation to what appears to be a future structure in the… NOV Issued
2026-02-19 Violation — 1114 17TH AVE Can require another year-long lease instead of month-to-month? Can she terminate… Under Investigation
2026-02-19 Violation — 842 DAVIS PL S Living in apartment. 12-month lease is about to end at end of month. Asking to s… Completed
2026-02-19 Violation — 2916 S HILL ST running some sort of generator 24hrs Under Investigation
2026-02-19 Violation — 4730 32ND AVE S Lives at Cityline in Columbia City. Seeking to terminate lease due to unsafe con… Under Investigation
2026-02-19 Violation — 1303 NW 80TH ST Overgrown tree on property at 1303 80th St, tree branches are blocking the sidew… Open Duplicate
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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 121 new building permits alongside 7,520 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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