Seattle Building Permits & Contractor Leads

731 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 · 2026-06-17
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Seattle had 128 new building permits filed in the last 30 days, led by 100 new construction, 24 hvac and 1 demolition. The average project value is $611,950.

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Date Type Value Address Details Contractor / Status Save
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 — 1114 17TH AVE Can require another year-long lease instead of month-to-month? Can she terminate… Under Investigation
2026-02-19 Violation — 1902 NE 65TH ST Prospective owner with questions about moving back into the duplex unit - do the… Under Investigation
2026-02-19 Violation — 114 22ND AVE S Clear sidewalk Under Investigation
2026-02-19 Violation — 3626 WALLINGFORD AVE N Taken external walkway away, blocking egress of 4 units, construction is for a r… NOV Issued
2026-02-19 Violation — 8601 D DELRIDGE WAY SW Wants to move out due to repairs that are not completed. Severe mold that has no… 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 — 3250 15TH AVE W Garbage disposal does not work, cannot get management to repair. Completed
2026-02-19 Violation — 6849 26TH AVE NE Witnessed some excavators moving tree fencing, using machinery in tree protectio… Closed
2026-02-19 Violation — 452 SW 111th PL Repairs in unit are still ongoing, and P/M sent a maintenance person in January.… Under Investigation
2026-02-19 Violation — 13755 INTERLAKE AVE N Rental assistance / landlord failure to renew lease. Completed
2026-02-19 Violation — 1555 NE 90TH ST Are there street use permits for this property?  There is frequent use of the si… Completed
2026-02-19 Violation — 6849 26TH AVE NE Next door is doing construction. Continuously moving tree protection fence, has … Closed
2026-02-19 Violation — 4720 RAINIER AVE S Tenant left pot on stove ....unfortunately no fire she said but it left a heavy … Under Investigation
2026-02-19 Violation — 747 N 135TH ST Management entered unit without authorization. Under Investigation
2026-02-19 Violation — 6901 M L KING JR WAY S eviction summons stating rent must be paid and respond by 2/16/26 recv'd notice … Under Investigation
2026-02-19 Violation — 916 N 143RD ST Eviction Under Investigation
2026-02-19 Violation — 111 CEDAR ST Eviction Notice on 2/17/26. Under Investigation
2026-02-19 Violation — 901 6TH AVE 14 day notice Completed
2026-02-19 Violation — 8710 10TH AVE S Address of Concern: 8710 10th Ave SComplainant Property: 8716 10th Ave SType of … Under Investigation
2026-02-19 Violation — 205 19TH AVE E URGENT INTERIOR INSPECTION. PLEASE.There is an active, ongoing leak from a radia… Completed
2026-02-19 Violation — 3031 NE 137TH ST Rent increase, given pay or vacate notice.Update 3/3 P2 entry without notifce Completed
2026-02-19 Violation — 608 W EMERSON ST I am a tenant in Seattle and am filing a complaint regarding unresolved habitabi… Closed
2026-02-19 Violation — 4022 37TH AVE SW Overgrowth Vegetation Compliance Achieved Completed
2026-02-19 Violation — 6849 26TH AVE NE excavating taking out 2 tier trees - digging inside tree protection fencing not … Completed
2026-02-19 Violation — 6100 24TH AVE NW Water damage has caused severe structural and mold damage to my apartment unit. … Closed
2026-02-19 Violation — 5437 A CALIFORNIA AVE SW The construction crew is working from 7am to 7pm or later doing impact construct… Closed
2026-02-19 Violation — 6901 M L KING JR WAY S flooring damaged - ADA hazard, sink not sealed major problem withroaches, light … Completed
2026-02-19 Violation — 505 HARRISON ST Encampment is growing. It?s been weeks with no action. -- Completed
2026-02-19 Violation — 3556 S MORGAN ST Vacant property not secured, lots of unauthorized access and garbage and unsafe … Completed
2026-02-19 Violation — 33 B W DRAVUS ST Owner's Certification of No Displacement Closed
2026-02-19 Violation — 9201 26TH AVE SW Squatters in house trashing the streets and a stolen jeep - run the Facebook PNW… Completed
2026-02-19 Violation — 6418 SEAVIEW AVE NW Encampment Completed
2026-02-19 Violation — 7157 28TH AVE SW Overgrowth Vegetation Compliance Achieved Completed
2026-02-19 Violation — 1404 3rd AVE N I am requesting inspection of my rental unit due to ongoing water intrusion, unr… Under Investigation
2026-02-19 Violation — 3626 Wallingford AVE N Work is continuing even though there is a clearly posted stop work order. Under Investigation
2026-02-19 Violation — 2019 N 145TH ST NA Initiated
2026-02-19 Violation — 224 BELLEVUE AVE E rent increase Under Investigation
2026-02-19 Violation — 8800 20TH AVE NE Condo not in RRIO program, would like to know rights as a tenant. Completed
2026-02-19 Violation — 9201 RAINIER AVE S Received eviction notice Completed
2026-02-19 Violation — 6375 NE 74TH ST Unauthorized encampment reported - 26-00047244Tent at Magnuson Park Under Investigation
2026-02-19 Violation — 1010 TAYLOR AVE N Overgrown vegetation from private property. Please notify owner of their respons… Under Investigation
2026-02-19 Violation — 3036 S EDMUNDS ST Homeless camp Completed
2026-02-19 Violation — 507 HARRISON ST Homeless encampment and open drug use just across from space needle at 5th and H… Completed
2026-02-19 Violation — 2312 4TH AVE Per CSB: Fencing around vacant lot is open for anyone to enter site Open Duplicate
2026-02-19 Violation — 4548 BROOKLYN AVE NE DUPLICATE 002570-26CPCSB 26-00030961 Encampment on public and private property Completed
2026-02-19 Violation — 4548 BROOKLYN AVE NE DUPLICATE 002570-26CPCSB 26-00032231 unauthorized encampment on private propert… Completed
2026-02-19 Violation — 4238 RAINIER AVE S Illegal encampments on private property.REFERENCE: 002062-26CP Completed
2026-02-19 Violation — 4546 BROOKLYN AVE NE CSB 26-00032047 This has been going on last three days. Encampment with large gr… Under Investigation
2026-02-19 Violation — 4546 47TH AVE SW I saw a fire raging in the backyard of an abandoned house. There is trash everyw… Completed
2026-02-19 Violation — 1717 22ND AVE ongoing ant issue - landlord aware only exterminating4 units at a time, entire c… Closed
2026-02-19 Violation — 127 11TH AVE E EDRA questions property being redeveloped need to be out by 4/1/26 Under Investigation
2026-02-19 Violation — 10723 DENSMORE AVE N Full unpermitted remodel of home including new lighting, kitchen, bathrooms etc.… Completed
2026-02-19 Violation — 831 32ND AVE Vegetation blocking row. Warning
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 — 505 HARRISON ST Growing homeless encampment on vacant commercial lot. Completed
2026-02-19 Violation — 1303 NW 80TH ST Overgrown tree on property at 1303 80th St, tree branches are blocking the sidew… Open Duplicate
2026-02-19 Violation — 2916 S HILL ST running some sort of generator 24hrs Under Investigation
2026-02-18 Violation — 2237 NW 59TH ST PER CSB: Building address being impacted (Redside Partners managed): 2251 NW 59t… Under Investigation
2026-02-18 Violation — 4548 BROOKLYN AVE NE CSB 26-00033214 Unauthorized Encampment in U DistrictINSPECTOR: Please provide u… Completed
2026-02-18 Violation — 13234 1ST AVE NW Tent set up in private church that is against my fence. Under Investigation
2026-02-18 Violation — — Harassment of senior citizen neighbor by Sintayhu Tadesse 54 yo Etiopian male at… Under Investigation
2026-02-18 Violation — 12360 35TH AVE NE Per CSB: I am reporting my apartment property management company. There have bee… Open Duplicate
2026-02-18 Violation — 1910 A 8TH AVE W PER CSB: Lights posts well above building limits shining into my house Under Investigation
2026-02-18 Violation — 119 N 85TH ST There is a shelter/ garbage pile accumulating next to our building that is borde… Under Investigation
2026-02-18 Violation — 4234 3RD AVE NW adding extension to house working outside of permit, digging up basement - seems… Under Investigation
2026-02-18 Violation — 1700 21st AVE S Issue Description:There is a broken floor-to-ceiling window in my apartment that… Completed
2026-02-18 Violation — 7712 32nd AVE SW the junk in this driveway keeps growing, now with 2 cars and a trailer filled wi… Completed
2026-02-18 Violation — 8826 34TH AVE SW junk in yard and broken cars in yard for years and years Completed
2026-02-18 Violation — 11227 Fremont AVE N The plans for construction show around 15-16 feet on the plans found online on t… Under Investigation
2026-02-18 Violation — 1446 NW 53RD ST On Friday February 13, 2026 at approximately 2am I was woken up by a water leak … Under Investigation
2026-02-18 Violation — 339 N 80TH ST Shrubs blocking roadway. Under Investigation
2026-02-18 Violation — 8320 10TH AVE S There is a loud terrible grading/grinding noise coming from a construction site … Completed
2026-02-18 Violation — 304 N 36TH ST Extremely loud system outside of their property that they had installed to deter… Under Investigation
2026-02-18 Violation — 9023 12TH AVE NE Blocked sidewalk Completed
2026-02-18 Violation — 2425 SW WEBSTER ST Hi, I've reached out to almost every litigation attorney in the area to help get… Closed
2026-02-18 Violation — 5437 California AVE SW They are using an excavator before 8am and past 5pm. This morning they started j… Under Investigation
2026-02-18 Violation — 2701 NE 127th ST Tires abandoned. Under Investigation
2026-02-18 Violation — 4621 51st AVE S Persistent moisture ant issue, that was identified and communicated to landlord … Completed
2026-02-18 Violation — 9350 56TH AVE S Overgrown sidewalk Completely obstructed. Completed
2026-02-18 Violation — 1588 ALKI AVE SW Short-term rental (AirBnb) being run in a waterfront property (Shoreline Code). … Completed
2026-02-18 Violation — 6620 ROOSEVELT WAY NE Dealing with retaliation after filing housing complaint. Seeking tenant rights a… Under Investigation
2026-02-18 Violation — 6664 EAST GREEN LAKE WAY N Construction taking place. Not securing materials, dangerous site. Requesting in… Closed
2026-02-18 Violation — 621 NW 85TH ST Sent rent increase notice to tenant. KCHA responded, stating paperwork is missin… Under Investigation
2026-02-18 Violation — 1137 NW MARKET ST 01.22.26 Encampment next to abandoned Firestone building in Ballard. Completed
2026-02-18 Violation — 1223 E SPRUCE ST ENCAMPMENT Garbage/Loose litter, Needles/Sharps, Bulky items, Human waste Completed
2026-02-18 Violation — 10046 CALIFORNIA AVE SW Please make sure this detached garage is withing the proper height limitations a… NOV Issued
2026-02-18 Violation — 1301 N 34TH ST Homeless encampments at the entrance of my building - need help! Open Duplicate
2026-02-18 Violation — 910 W HOWE ST Per CSB: cars can't get through and this is an active alley. They are tearing do… Completed
2026-02-18 Violation — 4235 27TH AVE W rights - fees repair costs landlord stating I caused leak and need to pay for re… Under Investigation
2026-02-18 Violation — 1126 M L KING JR WAY Every day around 6am-6:20am the grocery store Grocery Outlet Bargain Market loca… Completed
2026-02-18 Violation — 503 S DONOVAN ST Overgrowth VegetationCompliance Achieved Completed
2026-02-18 Violation — 900 LENORA ST OWNER WANTS TO SELL PROPERTY; TENANT HAS QUESTIONS ABOUT HER LEASE. Under Investigation
2026-02-18 Violation — 3512 S JUNEAU ST RODENT INFESTATION I CIELING AND WALLS. RATS HAVE CHEWED THROUGH PIPES CAUSING … Completed
2026-02-18 Violation — 1922 9TH AVE No Heat - EO - has been without heat since yesterday. Closed
2026-02-18 Violation — 9255 Spear PL S — Warning
2026-02-18 Violation — 9425 27TH AVE SW No hot water for over 24 hours, dryer not working property Closed
2026-02-18 Violation — 4700 SW OTHELLO ST Housing inspection wanted for water leak into electrical system. Reference 00227… Completed
2026-02-18 Violation — 2010 N 78TH ST POTA complaint related to issue outline in 002011-26CP:Update added 2/12: 2/5: … Completed
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Permit Types in Seattle
New Construction
621 85.0%
HVAC
76 10.4%
General Construction
16 2.2%
Structural
7 1.0%
Landscaping & Exterior
7 1.0%
Demolition
4 0.5%
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 731+ 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 731 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.

How fresh is Seattle permit data?

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 128 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

How many building permits does PermitGrab track in Seattle?

PermitGrab currently tracks 731 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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