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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
2026-01-23 Violation — 8421 RAINIER PL S May my letter find you well. I like To repot that side walk next to Church at 84… Completed
2026-01-23 Violation — 3528 6TH AVE W Huge encampment. Barbecue, propane tanks, tents, pets unleashed, garbage?/ along… Under Investigation
2026-01-23 Violation — 6504 34TH AVE NE Barely any sidewalk because of overgrowth Under Investigation
2026-01-23 Violation — 1905 CONDON WAY W Overgrown shrub blocking sidewalk Under Investigation
2026-01-23 Violation — 5334 14TH AVE S Blackberries overgrowing onto sidewalk by Cleveland High School Completed
2026-01-23 Violation — 417 14TH AVE E Tree limbs have been allowed to grow low over the sidewalk, forcing pedestrians … Completed
2026-01-23 Violation — 3503 TROLL AVE N Overgrown plants blocking sidewalk on N 35th and Troll Ave in FremontREFERENCE: … Completed
2026-01-23 Violation — 801 SENECA ST Jackhammering and loud construction sounds at Midnight 1/22-1/23. Completed
2026-01-23 Violation — 1546 S SHELTON ST 12ft fence built next door to caller and is being erected at edge of driveway an… Under Investigation
2026-01-23 Violation — 5617 26TH AVE SW tenant rights Under Investigation
2026-01-23 Violation — 708 6TH AVE N For ~1 Year now, we have experienced hot water issues. The frequency of this iss… Completed
2026-01-23 Violation — 1900 1ST AVE Water damage Closed
2026-01-23 Violation — 9203 MARY AVE NW Per county records, remodeling of a 2B1B home and finishing out basement and con… Under Investigation
2026-01-23 General Construction $521,850 4625 S FINDLAY ST Construct north one-family dwelling per plans (Establish use as single family re… —
2026-01-23 Violation — 6520 LATONA AVE NE Exterior porch/security light remains on 24 hours per day at a vacant residence.… Under Investigation
2026-01-23 Violation — 417 14TH AVE E DUPLICATE 000676-26CPThis property has a tree that has really low hanging branch… Completed
2026-01-23 Violation — 13550 AURORA AVE N DUPLICATE 014024-25CPTwo months ago I wrote of illegal use of the parking lot by… Under Investigation
2026-01-23 Violation — 9258 34TH AVE SW Fire damaged building Completed
2026-01-23 Violation — 87 WALL ST Vacant building, with for sale signs. Not secured properly. Has a homeless encam… Under Investigation
2026-01-23 Violation — 1900 1ST AVE Ongoing cockroach infestation in our apartment unit despite three pest control t… Closed
2026-01-23 Violation — 5932 41ST AVE SW 90 day notice, landlord wants to move-in Completed
2026-01-23 Violation — 1170 HARRISON ST landlord entry Completed
2026-01-23 Violation — 5004 LATONA AVE NE need guidance regarding lease expires 2/28/26 Completed
2026-01-23 Violation — 900 NE 65TH ST rent increase Completed
2026-01-23 Violation — 409 W MERCER ST RECENTLY MOVED INTO APARTMENT THAT IS ABOVE BUSINESSS. CONSTANT BEEPING STARTING… Open Duplicate
2026-01-23 Violation — 4220 12TH AVE NE Lives in student housing complex. Has not had hot water for past few weeks, has … Completed
2026-01-23 Violation — 4220 12TH AVE NE Lives in student housing complex. Has not had hot water for past few weeks, has … Under Investigation
2026-01-23 Violation — 822 3RD AVE N Apartment has had German cockroach infestation for last 4 months. Landlords are … Under Investigation
2026-01-23 Violation — 600 QUEEN ANNE AVE N Illegal restaurant vent blows right into bus stop Completed
2026-01-23 Violation — 19 Prospect ST I have been told that this homeowner has likely been doing structural work for a… Under Investigation
2026-01-23 Violation — 9244 Dayton AVE N The four new properties being built, subject us to repeated need to ask trucks t… Completed
2026-01-23 Violation — 1722 19TH AVE Elevator has been out since yesterday. Lives on 5th floor. Caller is disabled, h… Completed
2026-01-23 Violation — 2200 1ST AVE S DUPLICATE 015067-25CPHomeless have taken over the building, using and selling dr… Completed
2026-01-23 Violation — 658 NW 88TH ST Loud generator running outside all day and after hours at night. It can be heard… Completed
2026-01-23 Violation — 111 TERRY AVE N Has a few tenant rights questions he needs answered. Lease ends at end of march.… Completed
2026-01-23 Violation — 4013 LEARY WAY NW Encampment on private property blocking customers parking Under Investigation
2026-01-23 Violation — 2725 BELVIDERE AVE SW The Tree Protection Zone is not being respected, and it appears the fencing outl… Completed
2026-01-22 Violation — 10340 FISCHER PL NE Landlord charging $150 re-keying fee, demanding professional cleaning service up… Under Investigation
2026-01-22 Violation — 9281 42ND AVE S Unauthorized encampments Open Duplicate
2026-01-22 Violation — 6418 SEAVIEW AVE NW Unauthorized encampment reported - 26-00020786 Completed
2026-01-22 Violation — 6418 SEAVIEW AVE NW Encampmentreference:26-00029493New tent camper set up between railroad tracks an… Completed
2026-01-22 Violation — 3038 S EDMUNDS ST DUPLICATE 008952-25CPCSB 25-00136798 Encampment Completed
2026-01-22 Violation — 3038 S EDMUNDS ST DUPLICATE 008952-25CPCSB 25-00078507 Encampment Completed
2026-01-22 Violation — 3036 S EDMUNDS ST DUPLICATE 011546-25CPCSB 25-00209171 Trash and debris from homeless encampment t… Completed
2026-01-22 Violation — 3038 S EDMUNDS ST DUPLICATE 008952-25CPCSB 25-00332855 unauthorized encampment private property Completed
2026-01-22 Violation — 3034 S EDMUNDS ST DUPLICATE 013851-25CPCSB 24-00341889 Illegal encampment Completed
2026-01-22 Violation — 106 FLORENTIA ST Per CSB: This has been an ongoing issue that started last year and has progressi… Under Investigation
2026-01-22 Violation — 10543 MIDVALE AVE N Per CSB: I'd like to report an ongoing sanitation and public health issue with t… Under Investigation
2026-01-22 Violation — 3038 S EDMUNDS ST Tent and trash on the corner ok M.L.King Jr. Way S. And S Edmunds St. Completed
2026-01-22 Violation — 3038 S EDMUNDS ST Unauthorized encampment Completed
2026-01-22 Violation — 1755 26TH AVE E PER CSB: Slippery water on sidewalk and street Update: Customer cleared algae as… Under Investigation
2026-01-22 Violation — 3036 S EDMUNDS ST Illegal encampment right by light rail station.REFERENCE: 011546-25CP Completed
2026-01-22 Violation — 3036 S EDMUNDS ST Encampmentreference: 011546-25CP Completed
2026-01-22 Violation — 3036 S EDMUNDS ST Tent at MLK & Edmundsreference: 011546-25CP Completed
2026-01-22 Violation — 2039 NE 95TH ST PER CSB: Customer reported ongoing encampment on a vacant lot (parcel # 510140-4… Completed
2026-01-22 Violation — 607 8TH AVE S Tent set up in parking lot Under Investigation
2026-01-22 Violation — 12737 20TH AVE NE complainant referred by: SDOT encroaching onto nearby property/building in ROW Under Investigation
2026-01-22 Violation — 1401 NW LEARY WAY CSB 26-00019984 Warming fire, tents on private property, illegal dumping trash o… Under Investigation
2026-01-22 Violation — 805 S JACKSON ST Per CSB: Illegal dumping Completed
2026-01-22 Violation — 800 Seneca ST I am not reporting my building but after hours construction that occurred outsid… Completed
2026-01-22 Violation — 410 Terry AVE N Roofing works have been going on late at night tonight (1/22). Currently there i… Closed
2026-01-22 Violation — 7216 CALIFORNIA AVE SW I moved out of 7216 California Ave SW #1 on 11/30/2025.On 12/23/2025, Guide Prop… Completed
2026-01-22 Violation — 417 14TH AVE E CSB: Thick tree branches (from a tree/shrub on private property) block the sidew… Open Duplicate
2026-01-22 Violation — 409 W MERCER ST Convenience store located on the bottom floor of the building has an alarm syste… Completed
2026-01-22 Violation — 7900 18TH AVE SW Vacant Building violations -outdoor storage, vegetation overgrowth, building con… Completed
2026-01-22 Violation — 832 NE 91st ST The homeowner has 4 dogs in the home. The lot is smaill. The code says 3 maximum… Under Investigation
2026-01-22 Violation — 4417 WALLINGFORD AVE N Chronicle apartment building management continuously allowing garbage to pile up… Under Investigation
2026-01-22 Violation — 4417 WALLINGFORD AVE N Building Management allowing garbage to pile up in trash room and trash pile up … Closed
2026-01-22 Violation — 9251 25TH AVE SW Vacant Building violations - veg overgrowth, building conditions, etc Completed
2026-01-22 Violation — — ZONING: PARKING OF CARS AND A BOAT IN THE REQUIRED YARDS Completed
2026-01-22 Violation — 9125 YUKON AVE S 1/7 Per CSB: Related to record 1061725-VI. Forwarding to SDCI) - (1/4 Per Illega… Completed
2026-01-22 Violation — 1515 N 130TH ST ZONING - JUNK STORAGE AND PARKING IN THE REQUIRED YARD Warning
2026-01-22 Violation — 4236 11TH AVE NE Construction noise starting as early as 5AM Completed
2026-01-22 Violation — 1102 8TH AVE Leaking pipe, trash in the hallway, bath tub filled up with black sludge. Landlo… Closed
2026-01-22 Violation — 1102 8TH AVE Leaking pipe, trash in the hallway, bath tub filled up with black sludge. Landlo… Closed
2026-01-22 Violation — 8008 ROOSEVELT WAY NE This house is a rental with two units, upstairs and downstairs. The upstairs has… Completed
2026-01-22 Violation — 10325 MIDVALE AVE N Furnace violating code. The furnace at this rental unit continually stops workin… Completed
2026-01-22 Violation — 217 21ST AVE tenant rights (see 000223-26CP) Completed
2026-01-22 Violation — 404 TERRY AVE tenant rights - need guidance units are not livable due to recent flood (see 001… Closed
2026-01-22 Violation — 5755 NE 63RD ST Without power, no access to heat, owner unresponsive, owner is the only one with… Completed
2026-01-22 Violation — 4801 24TH AVE NE Property isn't smoke free, tenant wants to terminate lease because roommate is s… Under Investigation
2026-01-22 Violation — 1801 S WALKER ST Tenant is renting a room in a home. Main entrance /front door is not locking, t… Completed
2026-01-22 Violation — 2425 HARBOR AVE SW Myself and my fiancé found mold in our apartment January 4, 2026. Maintenance vi… Completed
2026-01-22 Violation — 300 11TH AVE LEAK COMING FROM CEILING IN BEDROOM AND MAIN ROOM NOV Issued
2026-01-22 Violation — 8510 18TH AVE NW LIGHTS COMING FROM HOME ARE INTRUSIVE AND DISTURBING NEIGHBORS Closed
2026-01-22 Violation — 3800 LETITIA AVE S there is an empty lot up the street from Rainier - there is now tents and a car … Under Investigation
2026-01-22 Violation — 9103 8TH AVE S Huge chestnut tree that was on property line cut down Under Investigation
2026-01-22 Violation — 2425 HARBOR AVE SW Our apartment unit (Unit 16) has ongoing and worsening mold and water damage tha… Completed
2026-01-22 Violation — 916 N 143RD ST Bed bug and cockroach infestation in his unit. Has reached out to management and… NOV Issued
2026-01-22 Violation — 404 TERRY AVE flooding due to pipe bursting - extensive water damage in several units the land… Closed
2026-01-22 Violation — 2326 RAINIER AVE S Longtime tent in front of business Completed
2026-01-22 Violation — 2722 NE 90TH ST reporting vacant bldg spoke with SDCI Inspector Naikia advised to submit new com… Completed
2026-01-22 Violation — 658 NW 88TH ST reporting junk storage at this property keeps piling up Under Investigation
2026-01-22 Violation — 658 NW 88TH ST constant running generator all day can hear 1 block away Completed
2026-01-22 Violation — 2425 HARBOR AVE SW Mold growing on all windows! Completed
2026-01-22 Violation — 7700 18TH AVE NW Application for a Tenant Relocation License. Total units: 1; units occupied: 1.… Reviews Completed
2026-01-22 Violation — 9004 1ST AVE NE NA Initiated
2026-01-22 Violation — 3423 61ST AVE SW Application for a Tenant Relocation License. Total units: 1; units occupied: 1.… Reviews Completed
2026-01-22 Violation — 13520 LINDEN AVE N Hello, Please note I had previously filed a complaint but had lost my job and f… Completed
2026-01-22 Violation — 434 LAKESIDE AVE S Trees and vegetation removed in shoreline street end, in an ECA. NOV Issued
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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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15403 WESTMINSTER WAY N C/O*** Absentee owner County assessor
5026 49TH AVE SW WIL*** — 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 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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