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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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Date Type Value Address Details Contractor / Status Save
2026-02-06 Violation — 13725 32ND AVE NE electrical system deficiencies very loud noises that occur all day and night ple… Closed
2026-02-06 Violation — 527 12th AVE E Electrical outlets exposed to water daily in kitchen Outlets/sockets exposed to … Completed
2026-02-06 Violation — 4556 14TH AVE S ZONING - PARKING ON THE PLANTING STRIP Warning
2026-02-06 Violation — 5610 BROOKLYN AVE NE 14 day notice (due date was 2/4/26 tenant looking for resources to help pay rent… Completed
2026-02-06 Violation — 4556 14TH AVE S Per CSB;SDCI - Address land use violation - Customer contacted CSB to report tha… NOV Issued
2026-02-06 Violation — 2960 EASTLAKE AVE E Request for Housing Inspection - Ongoing Water Intrusion and Mold Due to Failure… Under Investigation
2026-02-06 Violation — 2505 3RD AVE Per FAS: operator continues to accept bookings in a unit that is not zoned for r… NOV Issued
2026-02-06 Violation — 2225 3RD AVE W Says previous landlord isn't filling apartment after move out, relying on compla… Under Investigation
2026-02-06 Violation — 3221 BEACON AVE S There are two pipes coming out of the back of the property that pump water into … Under Investigation
2026-02-06 Violation — 21 BOSTON ST Lease was a yearlong lease. Landlord was ok with it turning into month-to-month … Under Investigation
2026-02-06 Violation — 735 10TH AVE E On August 14, 2024 I notified my property manager about a leak in my bedroom cei… Completed
2026-02-06 Violation — 6565 5TH AVE NE reporting this const. stie using nearby property to store porta potty Under Investigation
2026-02-06 Violation — 9258 34TH AVE SW Fire damaged building Hazard Correction Order Issued
2026-02-06 Violation — 8022 fauntleroy WAY SW Damage to Tree on property to the North 8016 - this is additional information an… Completed
2026-02-06 Violation — 2317 S COLUMBIAN WAY Unpermitted demolition of inside of house. The entire house is gutted and a new … NOV Issued
2026-02-06 Violation — 2510 6TH AVE Is repair of sink/trash compactor on the tenant or landlord? Under Investigation
2026-02-06 Violation — 4235 FRANCIS AVE N Tenant gave landlord notice 20 days prior to move out, wondering if they have to… Under Investigation
2026-02-06 Violation — 1509 E MADISON ST Offered 1 month free to move into unit. 2400 deposit. Never gave free month of r… Completed
2026-02-06 Violation — 400 BROADWAY Broken window in home that landlord is refusing to fix. They are now telling him… Under Investigation
2026-02-06 Violation — 1308 N 38th ST This building has been vacant and under construction for some time. Recently, th… Completed
2026-02-06 Violation — 412 BELLEVUE AVE E Water leaking in from roof. Leaking caused by different set of contractors doing… Under Investigation
2026-02-06 Violation — 615 21ST AVE The resident at 615 21st Ave has dumped a trashed couch that was blocking the si… Under Investigation
2026-02-06 Violation — 1405 DEXTER AVE N They charged me egregious cleaning fees when the unit was left in very clean con… Under Investigation
2026-02-06 Violation — 1711 13TH AVE S Recent fire deemed most units uninhabitable, leaving majority of tenants displac… Completed
2026-02-06 Violation — 4962 PURDUE AVE NE Toilet floods every few months with raw sewage, creating bio hazard. Negligence … Under Investigation
2026-02-06 Violation — 2401 S JACKSON ST MFTE general questions related questions. Was on month to month for same rate. A… Closed
2026-02-06 Violation — 9216 Roosevelt WAY NE JUNK STORAGE Warning
2026-02-06 Violation — 107 CHERRY ST The front door does not close and lock. They refuse to fix it. Homeless people a… Completed
2026-02-06 Violation — 3914 Brandon ST S This property keeps doing construction projects with heavy equipment without a p… Completed
2026-02-06 Violation — 7776 HIGHLAND PARK WAY SW Neighbor is building a few townhomes. Dec 12th electricity was started. Dual fir… Under Investigation
2026-02-06 Violation — 1222 S Angelo ST S Car washing in a public alleyway, using toxic chemicals, blocking city vehicles … Under Investigation
2026-02-06 Violation — 6551 SAND POINT WAY NE Unauthorized modification to existing water main line. Not permitted. Faulty bol… Under Investigation
2026-02-06 Violation — 311 CEDAR ST In the residential building at 311 Cedar St Seattle, WA 98121 ("Dorian Apartment… Completed
2026-02-06 General Construction $907,542 1214 N ALLEN PL Establish use as townhomes per land use code. Construct multifamily dwelling occ… —
2026-02-06 Violation — 312 NW 85TH ST Never get rent update letters and management is never present. Want rental bookl… Under Investigation
2026-02-06 Violation — 8500 20th AVE NE From my 4th floor patio, I can see that the walls of the 5th floor apartment abo… NOV Issued
2026-02-06 Violation — 323 BELMONT AVE E tenant rights - have not recv'd key for mailbox asked mgmt. several times no res… Under Investigation
2026-02-06 Violation — 1508 NE 65TH ST reporting dangerous area exposed rebar - fencing missing open access vegetation … Completed
2026-02-06 Violation — 618 W HIGHLAND DR Overgrowth taking over sidewalk Completed
2026-02-06 Violation — 301 4TH AVE S UNAUTHORIZED ENCAMPMENT Completed
2026-02-06 Violation — 4321 LEARY WAY NW Overgrown sidewalkREFERENCE: 001296-26CP Completed
2026-02-06 Violation — 1410 N 40TH ST Vegetation on private property is covering the sidewalk and the only way to walk… Completed
2026-02-06 Violation — 3220 CONKLING PL W Blocked sidewalk Under Investigation
2026-02-06 Violation — 2348 N 130TH ST Laurel bushes encroaching onto side walk Under Investigation
2026-02-06 Violation — 1605 E ALDER ST Overgrown vegetation Completed
2026-02-06 Violation — 1217 25TH AVE E English laurel hedge on West/rear property line of 1217 25th Ave E, Seattle 9811… Completed
2026-02-06 Violation — 417 14TH AVE E Tree blocking sidewalkREFERENCE: 000676-26CP. Completed
2026-02-06 Violation — 417 14TH AVE E DUPLICATE 000676-26CPCSB 26-00014425 Tree heavily obstructing sidewalk Completed
2026-02-06 Violation — 8434 46TH AVE S Overgrown blackberry blocking the sidewalk. Completed
2026-02-06 Violation — 2420 SW TRENTON ST DUPLICATE 016198-25CPCSB 26-00016156 Blackberry bushes blocking half the sidewal… Completed
2026-02-06 Violation — 6418 SEAVIEW AVE NW Encampment Under Investigation
2026-02-06 Violation — 1705 BELMONT AVE Bushes overtaking a sidewalk making it hard to get around without walking on mud… Completed
2026-02-06 Violation — 419 14TH AVE E Tree branches overhanging onto sidewalk, causing people to have to duck in order… Completed
2026-02-06 Violation — 11503 25TH AVE NE CSB 26-00028634 Overgrown arborvitae on north side 115 th street. Restriction o… Under Investigation
2026-02-06 Violation — 417 14TH AVE E DUPLICATE 000950-26CPCSB 26-00029719 Tree blocking sidewalk Open Duplicate
2026-02-06 Violation — 417 14TH AVE E Shrub covering the side walk making it impossible to walk underneath Completed
2026-02-06 Violation — 2010 14TH AVE W Over grown bush blocking pedestrian walk way Completed
2026-02-06 Violation — 2802 24TH AVE W Sidewalk blocked by overgrowth and trees leaning over low Under Investigation
2026-02-06 Violation — 1019 39TH AVE E overgrowth on sidewalk Completed
2026-02-06 Violation — 6831 62ND AVE NE Unauthorized encampment reported - 26-00035796.Encampment with aggressive guard … Under Investigation
2026-02-06 Violation — 1126 M L KING JR WAY Per CSB : Every day around 6am-6:20am the grocery store Grocery Outlet Bargain M… Completed
2026-02-05 Violation — 115 N 47TH ST ZONING - VEGETATION OVERGROWTH Warning
2026-02-05 Violation — 904 HIAWATHA PL S They have a rooster that has been calling every couple of mins the past 2 days. Under Investigation
2026-02-05 Violation — 4528 CORLISS AVE N rent increase Closed
2026-02-05 Violation — 1904 14TH AVE W Drug encampment with increasing amounts of garbage and camp fires in public park Completed
2026-02-05 Violation — 1320 Mercer ST Series of habitability issues with property. Serious repairs needed of ceiling, … Initiated
2026-02-05 Violation — 5910 NE 60th ST Tenant wants to know her rental rights, regarding maintencey. Under Investigation
2026-02-05 Violation — 10543 A MIDVALE AVE N reporting junk storage/trash Completed
2026-02-05 Violation — 2019 BOREN AVE tenant rights - ongoing const. noise here not offering compensation told just ne… Under Investigation
2026-02-05 Violation — 417 14TH AVE E DUPLICATE 000676-26CPCSB The evergreen shrub is blocking the sidewalk and is onl… Completed
2026-02-05 General Construction $868,263 1226 NW 121ST ST Construct west one-family dwelling per plan. [Establish single-family use with d… —
2026-02-05 Violation — 3220 SIERRA DR S Per county records, remodel of a home inculding new HVAC, new exterior deck, new… Under Investigation
2026-02-05 Violation — 801 WESTERN AVE Per CSB: Dust, asbestos due to building demolition Under Investigation
2026-02-05 Violation — 5212 19TH AVE NE PER CSB: Parked in yardREFERENCE: 014156-26CP Completed
2026-02-05 Violation — 201 4TH AVE S DUPLICATE 015941-25CPCSB 26-00032971 I have more photos with more timestamps fro… Completed
2026-02-05 Violation — 10702 LINDEN AVE N per csb: Protected tree abuse-fencing taken down, limbs stripped, now digging wi… Under Investigation
2026-02-05 Violation — 1317 BOREN AVE Our building was notified that our water would be shut off in 30-days if the bil… Completed
2026-02-05 Violation — 3820 Letitia AVE S CSB 26-00031893 I have reported this encampment for at least the past 3-4 month… Completed
2026-02-05 General Construction $777,570 4110 SW ELMGROVE ST Construct south two-family dwelling (Establish use as single-family residence & … —
2026-02-05 Violation — 102 NW 82ND ST DUPLICATE 013038-25CPCSB Vegetation overgrown on sidewalk Open Duplicate
2026-02-05 Violation — 1505 E HARRISON ST CSB 26-00034462 Overgrowth Under Investigation
2026-02-05 Violation — 10039 65TH AVE S unpermitted work. Water going down storm drain. See attached document Under Investigation
2026-02-05 Violation — 818 NE 42nd ST Parking in the required front yard.This was reported over five months ago, and t… Completed
2026-02-05 Violation — 1323 14TH AVE S — Completed
2026-02-05 Violation — 6314 42ND AVE SW Rent increase Completed
2026-02-05 Violation — 2839 THORNDYKE ST Rent Increase, additional charges to tenant. Closed
2026-02-05 Violation — 563 PROSPECT ST Require property owner to cut back their bush and trim the tree up to 8? clearan… Under Investigation
2026-02-05 Violation — 710 14TH AVE Wants to know tenants' rights. Completed
2026-02-05 Violation — 5226 NE 75TH ST construction trucks idling at times 20 mins or more at site all day can hear tru… Completed
2026-02-05 Violation — 9201 26TH AVE SW House has been vacant with windows and doors boarded up for months. Recently som… Completed
2026-02-05 Violation — 119 N 85TH ST The encampment I previously reported has grown and includes much wood. Spilling … Completed
2026-02-05 Violation — 1525 14TH AVE rent increase Completed
2026-02-05 Violation — 4419 CASCADIA AVE S No heat, no power Under Investigation
2026-02-05 Violation — 4220 S OTHELLO ST Assembly118 apartments has failed to provide a safe and secure environment. For … Closed
2026-02-05 Violation — 12552 35TH AVE NE Tenant wants to discuss POTA issues Under Investigation
2026-02-05 Violation — 4912 ERSKINE WAY SW VB created from EO Completed
2026-02-05 Violation — 2442 8TH AVE N Building was renovated in 2023. Complainant believes renovation is causing loud … Completed
2026-02-05 Violation — 9811 LINDEN AVE N 9815/9811 Linden construction dug a trench today 2/5 along the fence line for th… Completed
2026-02-05 Violation — 80 STEWART ST Abandoned trash furniture in complex community area. Completed
2026-02-05 General Construction $204,547 4114 SW ELMGROVE ST Construct north one-family dwelling (Establish use as single-family residence & … —
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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.

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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