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

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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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8,251 records — permits and code violations sorted by date

Date Type Value Address Details Contractor / Status Save
2026-02-13 General Construction $693,126 3435 9TH AVE W Construct West two-family dwelling per plan. (Establish use as Townhouse and Con… —
2026-02-13 General Construction $440,136 9678 LINDSAY PL S Establish use as single family residence per Land Use Code. Construct a one-fami… —
2026-02-13 General Construction $662,400 3429 9TH AVE W Construct East two family dwelling per plan ( Establish use as townhouse and con… —
2026-02-12 Violation — 5803 LATONA AVE NE Tree already been removed, in the backyard NOV Issued
2026-02-12 Violation — 5803 LATONA AVE NE Tree already been removed, in the backyard NOV Issued
2026-02-12 Violation — 5803 LATONA AVE NE Tree already been removed, in the backyard NOV Issued
2026-02-12 Violation — 945 N 92ND ST High levels of CO2 maeasured, would like inspection. Completed
2026-02-12 Violation — 122 A 21ST AVE I live in this house with my brother and he is the owner. The tent is on his pro… Under Investigation
2026-02-12 Violation — 945 N 92ND ST Tenant with TRAO questions Completed
2026-02-12 Violation — 520 OCCIDENTAL AVE S Personal injury respiratory by accident pipe bursts and landlord negligence and … Closed
2026-02-12 Violation — 7320 E GREEN LAKE DR N Neighboring apartment complex is violating 23.44.008, as lights are not shielded… Completed
2026-02-12 Violation — 5015 RAVENNA AVE NE Per CSB: This is a new staircase put in by the development. Three issues: 1. The… Under Investigation
2026-02-12 Violation — 7200 54th AVE S Today surveyors working on a development adjacent to our house placed a property… Completed
2026-02-12 Violation — 1100 ALKI AVE SW Vacant Building - violations NOV Issued
2026-02-12 Violation — 7200 54TH AVE S Flagging that the construction team has been onsite now completing demolition an… Completed
2026-02-12 Violation — 1588 ALKI AVE SW Short term rentals are prohibited as per the shoreline code : however, this add… Completed
2026-02-12 Violation — 12315 28TH AVE NE kitchen sink backed up/mold in bathroom - reported to mgmt. told would need to w… Completed
2026-02-12 Violation — 617 3RD AVE W not in compliance with ADA lack of ramps/elevator access Completed
2026-02-12 Violation — 4530 C 40th AVE SW PER CSB: Too high of a fence Completed
2026-02-12 Violation — 9201 26TH AVE SW per csb: -- The garbage in the front yard at 26th and Barton. It hasn?t been cle… Completed
2026-02-12 Violation — 1901 36TH AVE W Way over hanging branches Under Investigation
2026-02-12 Violation — 6418 SEAVIEW AVE NW EncampmentREFERENCE: 002063-26CP Completed
2026-02-12 Violation — 505 HARRISON ST The encampment is getting bigger each day. I manage the business adjacent and I … Completed
2026-02-12 Violation — 505 HARRISON ST Homeless encampment on the corner of 5th and Harrison. The people in the encampm… Completed
2026-02-12 Violation — 766 JOHN ST Individual blocking the front doors to the church building with a cardboard stru… Completed
2026-02-12 Violation — 922 16th AVE There has been a homeless person sleeping on our neighbors doorstep the last few… Under Investigation
2026-02-12 Violation — 4305 31ST AVE W Blocked sidewalk. ADA violation. Completed
2026-02-12 Violation — 11548 PINEHURST WAY NE Per CSB: Empty lot getting filled with garbage. Under Investigation
2026-02-12 Violation — 8111 GREENWOOD AVE N CSB Broken windows- is this safe or a hazard? Under Investigation
2026-02-12 Violation — 9513 INTERLAKE AVE N Per CSB: The road is iced over because of the rain pipes that let water onto thi… Completed
2026-02-12 Violation — 1859 WESTLAKE AVE N Bush completely blocking walkway Under Investigation
2026-02-12 Violation — 2701 BEACON AVE S Large branches hit by semi truck fell onto street Completed
2026-02-12 Violation — 7200 54TH AVE S Tree protection fence was completely removed. Contractors are not following code… Closed
2026-02-12 Violation — 816 26TH AVE S Adjacent housing facility has multiple floodlights that are not shaded against a… Under Investigation
2026-02-12 Violation — 4706 SW EDDY ST 1. The building permit asks a question "Are you doing more than 2,000 square fee… Under Investigation
2026-02-12 Violation — 3801 STONE WAY N Complainant is reporting loud decibel mechanical noise from this construction si… Completed
2026-02-12 Violation — 521 STADIUM PL S Renovations removed access to an ADA accessible dog relief area. Building is req… Closed
2026-02-12 Violation — 1100 ALKI AVE SW Vacant Building - violations Completed
2026-02-12 Violation — 800 SENECA ST Unit has no door handle to the deck, elevator broken, trash chute inoperable. Completed
2026-02-12 Violation — 201 NW 39TH ST Parking garage door is currently nonfunctional in apartment building. Tenant do… Completed
2026-02-12 Violation — 6504 24TH AVE SW This home has sat abandoned for more than a decade now. It's had squaters, trash… Completed
2026-02-12 Violation — 2230 4TH AVE Eviction notice given to tenant Completed
2026-02-12 Violation — 11550 8TH AVE NE Tenant has questions about fees during lease renewal. Under Investigation
2026-02-12 General Construction $329,592 116 N 55TH ST Establish use as single-family residence per land use code. Construct new one-fa… —
2026-02-12 Violation — 6513 24TH AVE E Tenant would like to know his renting rights. Owner is selling the property, (u… Under Investigation
2026-02-12 Violation — 6221 Woodlawn AVE N This is a property that I had a month to month lease from July 2025 to December … Under Investigation
2026-02-12 Violation — 2827 14TH AVE W We were woken up by a carbon monoxide alarm and called 911 and had the fire depa… Completed
2026-02-12 Violation — 3036 5TH AVE W Landlord has failed to renew lease to tenant, lease term is almost up Completed
2026-02-12 Violation — 4051 LETITIA AVE S Trying to tack on cleaning fee upon move out, not in lease, wants to know her ri… Under Investigation
2026-02-12 Violation — 6551 SAND POINT WAY NE Group of 4 old growth cedar trees cut down abutting concrete wall off of Sand Po… Under Investigation
2026-02-12 Violation — 934 N 100TH ST NO HEAT - EOOWNER OCCUPIES THE UPPER FLOOR (TIM JOHNSON 425 535-6109) Completed
2026-02-12 Violation — 4733 SHILSHOLE AVE NW 60 day notice Completed
2026-02-12 Violation — 1350 N 34th ST Jack hammering can be heard over 100ft away at 9pm at night, continued for over … Completed
2026-02-12 Violation — 5440 LEARY AVE NW Landlord failed to deliver a rent increase notice. Tenant did not receive paper… Under Investigation
2026-02-12 Violation — 5408 26th AVE NE Ol Faithful Brewing Company LLC was issued 1062138-VI on 12/5/25 with a complian… Under Investigation
2026-02-12 Violation — 1209 NE 70TH ST setback concerns Under Investigation
2026-02-12 Violation — 5214 GREEN LAKE WAY N Landlord (Arnab Bhowmick) has three level home registered as single unit, but re… Closed
2026-02-12 General Construction $585,640 3820 NE 62ND ST Construct WEST one-family dwelling per plan. [Establish use as single family res… —
2026-02-12 Violation — 9257 25TH AVE SW This house has been abandoned for at least the last 5 years and its condition co… Completed
2026-02-12 Violation — 7321 GLENRIDGE WAY SW caller unable to provide address indicated the house located directly across fro… Completed
2026-02-12 Violation — 7407 GATEWOOD RD SW Reportable work on tier 2 Douglas firs actively happening, including work that v… Under Investigation
2026-02-12 Violation — 9251 25th AVE SW This house has been mostly abandoned for at least the last five years. It has sl… Completed
2026-02-12 Violation — 4145 11TH AVE NE Mold issue, ant infestation, backdoor won't shut properly Completed
2026-02-12 Violation — 2301 E UNION ST Rent increase Completed
2026-02-12 Violation — 5255 UNIVERSITY WAY NE This "fenced" lot is completely covered in litter, trash, a neighboring property… Under Investigation
2026-02-12 Violation — 419 14TH AVE E Tree obstructing access to sidewalk Completed
2026-02-12 Violation — 2721 NE 127TH ST Junk furniture from interior of house Open Duplicate
2026-02-12 Violation — 3018 NE 45TH ST This site is a major multi-use, multi unit housing development in the early stag… Completed
2026-02-12 Violation — 2413 BOYLSTON AVE E Our landlord has been illegally charging us a late fee of 75$ since we moved in … Under Investigation
2026-02-12 Violation — 5044 35TH AVE NE Contractor is starting audible work at 5AM Completed
2026-02-12 Violation — 14415 3RD AVE NW I was on a walk today in my neighborhood park in North Seattle's Broadview, and … Completed
2026-02-12 Violation — 2874 30TH AVE W exceeded the permitted condition of 7061371-CN by finishing the basement area tu… NOV Issued
2026-02-12 Violation — 110 W OLYMPIC PL Normally pays $3600. Harassment by management. Received eviction notice. Under Investigation
2026-02-12 Violation — 915 QUEEN ANNE AVE N Living in seattle, working as property manager and living on site. Has tenant ri… Under Investigation
2026-02-12 Violation — 1711 13TH AVE S Relocation Questions. Tenant still occupies unit. Completed
2026-02-12 Violation — 2035 NW 58TH ST Landlord is asking tenant to notarize a few documents. States it is required by … Completed
2026-02-11 Violation — 1820 FEDERAL AVE E Construction work before 7 AM. Cement mixer / pump trucks blocking street. Demol… Closed
2026-02-11 Violation — 159 NW 59TH ST Overgrown sidewalk Under Investigation
2026-02-11 Violation — 1555 NE 91ST ST PER CSB: This address is a construction site. It does not appear to be properly … Under Investigation
2026-02-11 Violation — 7434 CALIFORNIA AVE SW VI from VB from PA NOV Issued
2026-02-11 Violation — 3543 S BENNETT ST The home is being remodeled and they have debris, garbage and beams in the front… Under Investigation
2026-02-11 General Construction $860,630 1601 NE 68TH ST Establish use as townhouse per land use code. Construct new two family dwelling … —
2026-02-11 Violation — 945 N 92ND ST PER CSB: Bill is reporting on behalf of Joshua (tenant) and other roommates that… Completed
2026-02-11 Violation — 4534 40TH AVE SW per CSB: This fence is higher than the rest of the neighborhood? I think the cod… Completed
2026-02-11 Violation — 3017 NE 50TH ST CSB 26-00034387 Overgrown vegetation Completed
2026-02-11 Violation — 3036 S EDMUNDS ST CSB 26-00037092 tent or camping structure in a location within the City of Seatt… Completed
2026-02-11 Violation — 2211 NE 50TH ST Landlord pressuring tenant to give answer on lease renewal immediately, tenant h… Under Investigation
2026-02-11 Violation — 13520 Linden AVE N Complaint Hello, Please note I had previously filed a complaint but had lost my … Under Investigation
2026-02-11 Violation — 2324 14TH AVE E 22-inch DBH tree fell onto neighbor's house. Claiming there's also an illegal sw… Completed
2026-02-11 Violation — 911 B N 98TH ST Complainant wants help looking over her lease Under Investigation
2026-02-11 Violation — 4000 WHITMAN AVE N Construction of a building right up to the property line with no setback. I unde… Completed
2026-02-11 Violation — 300 11TH AVE E Given notice to move out due to sale of property Completed
2026-02-11 Violation — 8605 55TH AVE S — Completed
2026-02-11 Violation — 1000 8TH AVE Spouse of tenant on lease being verbally evicted by spouse, complainant is not o… Completed
2026-02-11 Violation — 3701 S HUDSON ST Tenants Father (Malachi Johnson) is placing this complaint in reference to his d… Completed
2026-02-11 Violation — 4222 S SPENCER ST No one is living in the house, but people are living behind the house in the car… Completed
2026-02-11 Violation — 325 N 125TH ST Vacant church structure - Broadview Community United Church of Christ Completed
2026-02-11 Violation — 6551 SAND POINT WAY NE Swimming Pool Barrier, specifically pedestrian Gate on West Side of Pool is not … Completed
2026-02-11 Violation — 9201 M L KING JR WAY S UCT forwarded complaint: Unauthorized encampment on private propertyINSPECTOR: P… Completed
2026-02-11 Violation — 325 N 125TH ST VI from SPD referral VB secured with junk trsah 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.

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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.

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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 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

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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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