Seattle Building Permits & Contractor Leads

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

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PermitGrab tracks 31 active contractors who pulled 731 building permits in Seattle, WA. Live tracking of 7,520 code violations in the same area. Updated daily.

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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
2026-02-11 Violation 2601 50TH AVE SW Balcony coming too close from side property line.There is a new construction pro… Under Investigation
2026-02-11 Violation 7603 8TH AVE NW House was purchased by developer over the summer and is now a vacant home. There… NOV Issued
2026-02-11 Violation 6515 NE 60TH ST Home owner in Seattle. Started demolishing home next door, asked contractor if t… Under Investigation
2026-02-11 Violation 8350 15TH AVE NW Encampment Completed
2026-02-11 Violation 7359 33RD AVE NE Overgrown vegetation + unlicensed animal husbandry Completed
2026-02-11 Violation 3131 EASTLAKE AVE E Overgrown bush blocking sidewalk Completed
2026-02-11 Violation 1807 25TH AVE Work that has been done on her apartment. Essential repairs and prolonged constr… Under Investigation
2026-02-11 Violation 6418 SEAVIEW AVE NW DUPLICATE 002063-26CPCSB 26-00037657 Encampment Completed
2026-02-11 Violation 3621 33RD AVE S Landlord is not following tenant landlord laws. Repairs are not being done, weap… Completed
2026-02-11 Violation 3814 3814 AVE SW Shrubs and bushes blocking sidewalk, making it hard to pass with a stroller Closed
2026-02-11 Violation 1405 24TH AVE Roaches in apartments. Property management blamed on previous tenant and claimed… Completed
2026-02-11 Violation 4602 SW BRANDON ST Vacant building open to entry/outdoor storage/overgrown vegetation. Completed
2026-02-11 Violation 6727 RAINIER AVE S JCEO, PAOTHR tenant reports access to the unit has been taken. Completed
2026-02-11 Violation 3645 HARBOR AVE SW Established, fully constructed structural camp in Duwamish Head Greenspace. Lots… Under Investigation
2026-02-11 Violation 2557 12TH AVE W Work without permits. Electrical, plumbing drywall actively being completed. NOV Issued
2026-02-11 Violation 1105 SPRING ST I have to use space heaters permanently as a permanent source of heat because my… Completed
2026-02-11 Violation 6221 WOODLAWN AVE N My landlord terminated my month-to-month tenancy claiming owner move-in as the J… Completed
2026-02-11 Violation 200 3RD AVE S Large encampment in hillside. Completed
2026-02-11 Violation 200 3RD AVE S There is an unauthorized encampment behind the apartment building (Union Hotel 2… Completed
2026-02-11 Violation 4110 45TH AVE SW Owner just installed an outdoor Mitsubishi Split-System Heat Pump against the S… Completed
2026-02-11 Violation 3702 W FULTON ST Full home remodel including new electrical, HVAC, remodeled bathrooms, kitchens.… Under Investigation
2026-02-11 Violation 2219 EASTLAKE AVE E Unregistered rental unit. Please contact me via provided email address. Completed
2026-02-11 Violation 4905 S ROSE ST House flooded, water damage, landlord not fixing it, rat infestation Completed
2026-02-11 Violation 702 SPRING ST tenant rights - MSTE program questions Under Investigation
2026-02-11 Violation 650 S DEARBORN ST 4 tents set upREFERENCE: 1062438-VI Completed
2026-02-11 General Construction $696,314 529 N 68TH ST Establish use as single family residences with attached accessory dwelling unit …
2026-02-11 Violation 1050 NE 45TH ST CSB There's a metal pole sticking out at a dangerous angle on the metal fencing … Under Investigation
2026-02-11 Violation 8860 20TH AVE SW PER CSB: This property has collected a lot of yard waste and litter and it?s nas… Completed
2026-02-11 Violation 4524 S HENDERSON ST Eviction Completed
2026-02-11 Violation 4110 45TH AVE SW The Heat Pump is not the required 3 feet from the property line reference 02082-… Completed
2026-02-10 Violation 2010 N 78TH ST Concerned about mold in unitUpdate added 2/12: 2/5: Bathtub was removed due to … Completed
2026-02-10 Violation 1601 S LANE ST landlord entry Completed
2026-02-10 Violation 12725 33RD AVE NE Rent increase / outstanding bill with no notice Under Investigation
2026-02-10 Violation 9534 PALATINE AVE N remodel done without permit added add'l bathroom Showing on Zillow as 4br 2b alt… NOV Issued
2026-02-10 Violation 1115 NW MARKET ST RENTAL QUESTIONS Under Investigation
2026-02-10 Violation 6100 26TH AVE NW Litter, trash, debris all over driveway. Attracting nefarious visitors (stranger… Completed
2026-02-10 Violation 1906 VICTORIA AVE SW Construction noise outside of allowed hours. Noise outside allowed hours isn't c… Under Investigation
2026-02-10 Violation 9201 26TH AVE SW Trash and dumping are happening throughout this empty house.REFERENCE: 001777-26… Completed
2026-02-10 Violation 2121 26TH AVE S 3 Day Notice; SMC 22.205.010.P Closed
2026-02-10 Violation 10510 WHITMAN AVE N Received pay or vacate notice, has to pay by 13th. Seeking tenant rights Completed
2026-02-10 Violation 312 21ST AVE Questions about living in building during backyard. Rent increase tied to lease … Completed
2026-02-10 Violation 4510 46TH AVE SW 1-22-26 Violation observed listed as but not limited to low hanging limbs on the… Completed
2026-02-10 Violation 5541 29TH AVE NE Issues with pest control, home has spiders everywhere. Took a few months before … Completed
2026-02-10 Violation 9032 17TH AVE SW Junk StorageCompliance Achieved Completed
2026-02-10 Violation 4808 45TH AVE SW 1-22-26 Violation confirmed vegetation of one particular bush is taking over sid… Completed
2026-02-10 Violation 1236 NE 92ND ST Next door neighbor Patrick Kelly at 1240 NE 92nd ST excessively and improperly p… Completed
2026-02-10 Violation 7017 20TH AVE NW Application for a Tenant Relocation License. Total units: 1; units occupied: 1.… Application Completed
2026-02-10 Violation 10544 WHITMAN AVE N Trying to get some answers about utility bill and how it is calculated. Invoices… Completed
2026-02-10 Violation 201 4TH AVE S SDCI - Inspect for junk storage violation Completed
2026-02-10 Violation 3811 13TH AVE W End of lease letting them know that rent would increase by over 10%, does not me… Completed
2026-02-10 Violation 2600 2ND AVE Property owner wondering when she can implement rent increase in the middle of n… Under Investigation
2026-02-10 Violation 420 BLANCHARD ST Janitor has installed 2 tanks that resulted in hot water in shower only being lu… Open Duplicate
2026-02-10 Violation 1823 TERRY AVE Did not have running water for 4 consecutive weeks for a set time period. 9a-4pW… Under Investigation
2026-02-10 Violation 203 BELLEVUE AVE E This is a landlord-tenant rent-processing complaint (not a building or land-use … Completed
2026-02-10 Violation 611 MALDEN AVE E Received rent increase Completed
2026-02-10 Violation 100 6TH AVE S Call box broken, would like inspection Closed
2026-02-10 Violation 4220 S Othello ST The windows in the bedroom do not open. There is also no other form of mechanica… Completed
2026-02-10 Violation 600 7TH AVE Mgmt has yet to reimburse tenant for overpayment on rent Under Investigation
2026-02-10 Violation 825 N 48TH ST 3 Day Notice; SMC 22.205.010.P Closed
2026-02-10 Violation 607 3RD AVE 3 Day Notice; SMC 22.205.010.P Closed
2026-02-10 Violation 12250 GREENWOOD AVE N Tenant has condition that prevents her being near chemicals that are used in dow… Under Investigation
2026-02-10 Violation 2221 N 45TH ST Hello, Since this business has moved in over a year ago they have not had trash … Under Investigation
2026-02-10 Violation 3018 NE 137TH ST Water leak coming into apartment Completed
2026-02-10 Violation 3001 ALKI AVE SW I am reporting a shoreline access concern at the location near Alki Beach.A "Pri… Completed
2026-02-10 Violation 6551 SAND POINT WAY NE Spa in swimming pool area of Community Clubhouse (physical address 6551 Sand Poi… Completed
2026-02-10 Violation 100 9TH AVE N Ive seen a male get out of the tent and defacate and urinate in grass nearby. Tr… Under Investigation
2026-02-10 Violation 505 HARRISON ST DUPLICATE 000686-26CPCSB Stop closing this. These people need JAIL. I will keep … Completed
2026-02-10 Violation 8800 20TH AVE NE Hot water tank is leaking, but owner is slow to respond to issue. Leakage is g… Completed
2026-02-10 Violation 1301 2ND AVE Questions about the TRAO Program Under Investigation
2026-02-10 Violation 2701 S CHARLESTON ST WANTS MORE INFORMATION ON RENTERS RIGHTS AND LAWS IN SEATTLE Under Investigation
2026-02-10 Violation 11501 GREENWOOD AVE N TENANT SAYS THERE IS MIOLD IN HER BATHROOM FROM LEAKAGE OF WATER AND CEILING DAM… NOV Issued
2026-02-10 Violation 7311 57th AVE NE On 2/10/2026, builder demolished a substantial row of trees planted along site b… Under Investigation
2026-02-10 Violation 1420 WESTERN AVE CEILING IS LEAKING. MANAGEMENT IS SLOW IN RESPONSE TO ISSUE Closed
2026-02-10 Violation 7544 EARL AVE NW The mechanical unit located at 7544 Earl Ave NW does not meet noise ordinance pe… Under Investigation
2026-02-10 Violation 400 BOREN AVE N My complaint is related to Radius Apartment as I believe that the Management mis… Under Investigation
2026-02-10 Violation 3919 S PEARL ST the exterior light for the outdoor staircase leading to apartment is out-safety … Under Investigation
2026-02-10 Violation 2651 HARBOR AVE SW reporting encampment Under Investigation
2026-02-10 Violation 1121 S DAWSON ST fence height violation/attached grid metal 8-9 feet tall *Note: please reach out… Under Investigation
2026-02-10 Violation 4238 RAINIER AVE S Homeless encampment at the vacant lot at Genesee and Rainer Ave. Under Investigation
2026-02-10 Violation 201 4TH AVE S Fire near residential buildings. I have reported this in account and nothing has… Completed
2026-02-10 Violation 3451 38TH AVE SW PER CSB: THIS IS CONSTRUCTION ISSUE AND NOT ILLEGAL DUMPING. DEBRIS IS ON PRIVAT… Completed
2026-02-10 Violation 2205 E MADISON ST Per CSB: Fire exit blocked at 23rd and Madison SafewayREFERENCE: 001305-26CP Open Duplicate
2026-02-10 Violation 7000 RAINIER AVE S PER CSB: DEBRIS IS ON PRIVATE PROPERTY Completed
2026-02-10 Violation 5912 SEWARD PARK AVE S CSB Construction fence blocking sidewalk. Have to walk in busy street. Accessibi… Under Investigation
2026-02-10 Violation 1115 BROADWAY CSB 26-00030417 Open fence to private property Completed
2026-02-10 Violation 5219 WALLINGFORD AVE N On the corner of Wallingford Ave and 53rd St, 98103 there is an unlocked abandon… Completed
2026-02-10 Violation 5903 28TH AVE NW Construction on neighbors property is damaging our fence. They have piled dirt a… Under Investigation
2026-02-10 Violation 5027 BROOKLYN AVE NE CSB junk storage violation Under Investigation
2026-02-10 Violation 2517 1ST AVE CSB Empty business window broken Under Investigation
2026-02-10 Violation 10510 INTERLAKE AVE N Construction entrance not maintained and earth pushing existing fence. Inspect c… Under Investigation
2026-02-10 General Construction $640,898 9208 DAYTON AVE N Construct new two-family dwelling per plan. (Establish use as two (2) single fam…
2026-02-10 Commercial Shell $9,573,904 1534 BROADWAY Construct initial tenant improvement to existing mixed use building on levels 1-…
2026-02-10 General Construction $314,243 9206 DAYTON AVE N Construct new south one-family dwelling per plan. (Establish use as two (2) sing…
2026-02-10 General Construction $290,522 4563 33RD AVE S Establish use as SFR w/ AADU per land use code. Construct additions and substant…
2026-02-10 General Construction $551,992 7313 A JONES AVE NW Construct west two-family dwelling per plan. (Establish use as townhouse per lan…
2026-02-10 General Construction $15,000 321 MERCER ST Construct alterations to existing theater building (McCaw Hall) per plan.
2026-02-10 General Construction $314,243 9210 DAYTON AVE N Construct new north one-family dwelling per plan. (Establish use as two (2) sing…
2026-02-10 General Construction $342,636 11709 EVANSTON AVE N Establish use and construct new one-family dwelling on north side of lot per pla…
2026-02-10 General Construction $625,823 7315 A JONES AVE NW Construct east two-family dwelling per plan. (Establish use as townhouse per lan…
2026-02-09 Violation 802 NE 66TH ST Violation: Not returning the deposit or providing a statement of withholding aft… 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 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.

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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.

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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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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.
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Seattle renovations trigger updated dwelling-coverage limits. Get the address-level signal before the renewal cycle does.
Material suppliers
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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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