Seattle Building Permits & Contractor Leads

734 indexed permits · 31 active contractors · 7,565 code violations · Seattle, Washington.

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31
Active Contractors
7,565
Code Violations
523
Property Owners
Updated recently · 2026-06-18
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Seattle had 110 new building permits filed in the last 30 days, led by 86 new construction, 20 hvac and 1 demolition. The average project value is $663,065.

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2026-02-02 Violation — 8600 RAINIER AVE S Encampment in an abandoned lot Open Duplicate
2026-02-02 Violation — 6551 SAND POINT WAY NE Large scaffolding without proper fall protection, safety closure and permits. Va… Under Investigation
2026-02-02 Violation — 736 BELLEVUE PL E Lack of heat, see attached document NOV Issued
2026-02-02 Violation — 506 12TH AVE E DUPLICATE 000730-26CPCSB Blocked sidewalk Completed
2026-02-02 Violation — 4730 21ST AVE NE Tenant provided her own renters insurance. However, she is being charged a rente… Under Investigation
2026-02-02 Violation — 1326 15TH AVE S Carpets in unit are moldy and smell bad, restroom is molded as well. He has requ… Completed
2026-02-02 Violation — 1326 15TH AVE S Carpets in unit are moldy and smell bad, restroom is molded as well. He has requ… Completed
2026-02-02 Violation — 210 FAIRVIEW AVE N Requesting inspection for mold Completed
2026-02-02 Violation — 3825 BRIDGE WAY N Violation of RCW 59.18.280 - Failure to Return Security Deposit and Prorated Ren… Under Investigation
2026-02-02 Violation — 3505 S BENNETT ST Burning of construction materials that is causing smoke and horrible smell throu… Closed
2026-02-02 Violation — 1300 E DENNY WAY There has been construction going on across the street (may 1311 E Denny Way) si… Under Investigation
2026-02-01 Violation — 3301 BEACON AVE S Misuse of garbage and recycling dumping, pile up Under Investigation
2026-02-01 Violation — 320 E PINE ST Hot water has been going out several times this month, with no acknowledgement o… Closed
2026-02-01 Violation — 2600 Barton Street SW ST SW Property is on the southwest corner of 26th and Barton Street. Single family hom… Under Investigation
2026-02-01 General Construction $337,917 8340 20TH AVE NW Construct West one-family dwelling A per plan. (Establish single-family use per … —
2026-02-01 Violation — 505 HARRISON ST There are about six tents and vehicles and people there and its directly next to… Completed
2026-02-01 Violation — 3131 EASTLAKE AVE E There is less than 2 feet of clearance on the sidewalk due to the overgrown vege… Under Investigation
2026-02-01 General Construction $337,917 8338 20TH AVE NW Construct middle one-family dwelling B per plan. (Establish single-family use pe… —
2026-02-01 Violation — 3900 SW Alaska RD Per CSB: Homeless encampment - W Seattle LA fitness parking Completed
2026-02-01 General Construction $337,917 8336 20TH AVE NW Construct east one-family dwelling C per plan. (Establish single-family use per … —
2026-02-01 Violation — 415 1ST AVE N Loud jackhammer in use since 7am on Sunday Under Investigation
2026-02-01 Violation — 4337 9th AVE NE Floors and exterior walls are not sealed. Mold grows between the floor and subfl… Completed
2026-02-01 Violation — 12336 35TH AVE NE 02/01/2026 Observed Tree cutters clear 2 large trees and several small trees in … Completed
2026-01-31 Violation — 9802 15TH AVE NE Per county records, remodel of a 6B3B home and conversion to 6B4B. Scope include… Under Investigation
2026-01-31 Violation — 306 6th AVE S The front entrance to NP Hotel Apartments is not secure. The door does not lock … Completed
2026-01-31 Violation — 3538 SW SOUTHERN ST Unpermitted remodel including addition of minisplits, new electrical punch out. … Under Investigation
2026-01-31 Violation — 614 GALER ST Elevators non functional for over a week at 614 Galer St Closed
2026-01-31 Violation — 1615 BELMONT AVE Terravita apartments at 1615 Belmont Ave has been without hot water for the past… Completed
2026-01-31 Violation — 220 Belmont AVE E This complaint is regarding the dumpster containers located behind the apartment… Closed
2026-01-31 Violation — 4123 SW ROSE ST I engaged with a landlord on furnished finder who advertised her property for re… Completed
2026-01-31 Violation — 527 EASTLAKE AVE E On 24DEC2025 at around 04:50am at our address 527 Eastlake Ave. E. APT. 210 Seat… Completed
2026-01-31 Violation — 6700 ROOSEVELT WAY NE Rats, cockroaches, neighbors storing junk on patios, mattresses, car tires, air … Closed
2026-01-31 Violation — 3836 EVANSTON AVE N Unregistered rental. Tenants over the years continually park in the alley and ob… Closed
2026-01-31 Violation — 3823 FREMONT AVE N the rental above my condo had a water leak from the washing machine about a year… Completed
2026-01-31 Violation — 614 Galer ST Building 614 elevator has been inoperable for over a week. I have asked for a re… Completed
2026-01-31 Violation — 4801 24TH AVE NE I live in a 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom apartment at Trailside Student Living apartmen… Completed
2026-01-31 Violation — 3235 31ST AVE W On the south side of the house, a tarp is being used to extend a section of fenc… Under Investigation
2026-01-31 Violation — 725 14TH AVE E Construction materials stored within tree protection area. It also appears that … Under Investigation
2026-01-31 Violation — 2340 A N 64TH ST Today, Sat 1/31/2026, they started construction at 7:30AM. Your website says 9am… Completed
2026-01-31 Violation — 645 RANDOLPH PL Exterior lighting floods residentially zoned lots. The illumination is excessive… Under Investigation
2026-01-31 Violation — 7702 14th AVE NE Fence obstruction of sight lines Under Investigation
2026-01-31 Violation — 1000 E PINE ST Hotdog vendor is blasting music past 10pm. It violates vendor and noise regulati… Closed
2026-01-31 Violation — 417 14th AVE E Tree obstructing sidewalk for handicapped accessibility Completed
2026-01-31 Violation — 4530 A 40TH AVE SW These bushes on the entire block extend onto the sidewalk. Also their property l… Completed
2026-01-31 Violation — 5000 30TH AVE NE Sidewalk blocked by overgrown hedge. This is right by a ballet studio and heavil… Under Investigation
2026-01-31 Violation — 6418 SEAVIEW AVE NW Unauthorized encampment reported - 26-00029493 Completed
2026-01-31 Violation — 6418 SEAVIEW AVE NW Unauthorized encampment reported - 26-00029493 Completed
2026-01-31 General Construction $404,659 4712 PUGET WAY SW Establish use as and construct new single-family residence with attached garage … —
2026-01-31 Violation — 1005 SUMMIT AVE E Hedge growing over roadway and blocking line of sight for cars and peds Under Investigation
2026-01-31 General Construction $433,491 4716 PUGET WAY SW Establish use as and construct new single-family residence with attached garage … —
2026-01-31 General Construction $528,388 4708 PUGET WAY SW Establish use as and construct new single family residence per plan. —
2026-01-30 Violation — 1323 E UNION ST Tenant received an eviction notice. 2/20/26 (eviction date) Completed
2026-01-30 Violation — 627 4TH AVE W Living in top floor apartment. New landlord asked if they would like to have a w… Under Investigation
2026-01-30 General Construction $334,990 6529 52ND AVE S Construct northwest one-family dwelling per plan. Establish use as a single-fami… —
2026-01-30 Violation — 7001 ROOSEVELT WAY NE Construstion plates loose and not secured. Constant noise 24/7 from cars, buses … Under Investigation
2026-01-30 Violation — 1801 S WALKER ST Heater in room was not worked, filed request with property manager that was not … Under Investigation
2026-01-30 Violation — 617 3RD AVE W Co-tenant abandoned unit 8 days ago while she was sleep. Items were left in unit… Completed
2026-01-30 Violation — 325 1ST AVE N Application for a Tenant Relocation License. Total units: 125; units occupied: … Reviews In Process
2026-01-30 Violation — 2809 S JUDKINS ST Vehicle collided into building Completed
2026-01-30 Violation — 2809 S JUDKINS ST Vehicle collided into building Hazard Correction Order Issued
2026-01-30 Violation — 6720 38TH AVE SW Issues with landlord. Broken stove and fireplace, has not used stove in years. L… Completed
2026-01-30 Violation — 3924 19TH AVE SW Asking tenant to pay for security deposit alternative through a third party bill… Completed
2026-01-30 Violation — 6720 38TH AVE SW Issues with landlord. Broken stove and fireplace, has not used stove in years. L… Completed
2026-01-30 Violation — 5100 S WALLACE ST Major construction works through out the house without permit, includes plumping… Under Investigation
2026-01-30 Violation — 714 7TH AVE Cockroaches are infesting the walls and the management has fired the pest contro… Closed
2026-01-30 Violation — 10400 LAKE CITY WAY NE Trash and human feces on property. This is a health and safety issue. Under Investigation
2026-01-30 Violation — 6551 SAND POINT WAY NE Non permitted, large garbage container corral extension on to main Community Cen… Under Investigation
2026-01-30 Violation — 411 W PROSPECT ST Blocking parking 24 hours a day with cones in the street but no permits. This ha… Completed
2026-01-30 General Construction $878,670 6515 NE 60TH ST Establish use as single-family dwelling unit per land use code. Construct new 1-… —
2026-01-30 Violation — 6551 SAND POINT WAY NE All six (6) - eight (8) PRIVATELY OWNED fire hydrants being replaced, raised and… Under Investigation
2026-01-30 Violation — 1317 BOREN AVE Hole in ceiling, water damage and a leak Completed
2026-01-30 General Construction $292,083 29 W CREMONA ST Construct NW one-family dwelling A per plan. (Establish use as single-family res… —
2026-01-30 Violation — 1258 EASTLAKE AVE E Sidewalk and Bike lane both over grown with vines/trees/leaves. Sidewalk and bik… Under Investigation
2026-01-30 Violation — 1116 E DENNY WAY Shrubs blocking sidewalk Under Investigation
2026-01-30 Violation — 766 JOHN ST DUPLICATE 001742-26CPCSB 26-00028505 Having seen that my report was closed with… Completed
2026-01-30 General Construction $296,688 27 W CREMONA ST Construct SW one-family dwelling B per plan. (Establish use as single-family res… —
2026-01-30 Violation — 13533 AURORA AVE N CSB 26-00013770 Unauthorized homelessness encampment Under Investigation
2026-01-30 Violation — 766 JOHN ST CSB 26-00020356 Tent set up in our gated right of way Open Duplicate
2026-01-30 General Construction $517,514 6531 A 52ND AVE S Construct southwest two-family dwelling per plan. Establish use as a two-unit to… —
2026-01-30 General Construction $281,132 23 W CREMONA ST Construct middle one-family dwelling C per plan. (Establish use as single-family… —
2026-01-30 Violation — 1301 N NORTHLAKE WAY 66 year old female living here blocking sidewalk. Has been at this location for … Under Investigation
2026-01-30 Violation — 505 HARRISON ST Piles of trash blocking sidewalks and public space. This is a bio hazard.REFEREN… Completed
2026-01-30 Violation — 9043 35TH AVE SW 60 day notice Completed
2026-01-30 Violation — 8401 RAINIER AVE S Encampment Under Investigation
2026-01-30 Violation — 13525 15TH PL NE Per county records, remodel of a 4B2B, includes removal of wall between kitchen … Under Investigation
2026-01-30 Violation — 1760 16TH AVE S I am submitting a formal complaint regarding my landlord, Mace Erickson, related… Closed
2026-01-30 Violation — 2202 8TH AVE Loud garbage truck or construction noise happening in the alley behind apartment… Completed
2026-01-30 Violation — 5606 11TH AVE NE Tree protection failure Under Investigation
2026-01-30 Violation — 800 SENECA ST Several issues: Flooding in P5 garage; landlord is trying to remediate; signifi… Closed
2026-01-30 Violation — 2703 E UNION ST I am concerned the back, external stairwell will fall over or fall apart. It see… Completed
2026-01-30 Violation — 610 GALER ST The elevator in the bldg. is always broken and not getting fixed. My husband got… Completed
2026-01-30 Violation — 315 MAYNARD AVE S garbage increase Completed
2026-01-30 Violation — 4704 7TH AVE NE JUNK STORAGE-INOPERABLE VEHICLE Completed
2026-01-30 Violation — 766 JOHN ST Tent, trash, drug paraphernalia, etc has been in front of our access gate and bl… Under Investigation
2026-01-30 Violation — 3008 16TH AVE W Renter in mfte apartment. Landlord gave her a rent increase that is scheduled to… Completed
2026-01-30 Violation — 2222 GILMAN DR W rent increase Completed
2026-01-30 Violation — 423 TERRY AVE Can landlord refuse rent payments? Completed
2026-01-30 Violation — 2204 SW TRENTON ST Ripped out retaining wall and plum trees during construction Closed
2026-01-30 Violation — 11744 LAKE CITY WAY NE Forwarded by UCT:Unauthorized encampmentINSPECTOR: Please report finding to K Ho… Completed
2026-01-30 Violation — 2833 NW GOLDEN DR Backyard trellis was built out of code. It is too tall and too close to the fenc… Under Investigation
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Permit Types in Seattle
New Construction
624 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 734+ 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 734 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 110 new building permits alongside 7,565 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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15407 WESTMINSTER WAY N SEATTLE WA C/O*** Absentee owner 2 properties County assessor
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Frequently Asked Questions about Seattle Building Permits

How many building permits does PermitGrab track in Seattle?

PermitGrab currently tracks 734 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?

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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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