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713 indexed permits · 31 active contractors · 7,372 code violations · Seattle, Washington.

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31
Active Contractors
7,372
Code Violations
205
Property Owners
Updated recently · 2026-06-13
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Seattle had 117 new building permits filed in the last 30 days, led by 93 new construction, 20 hvac and 1 demolition. The average project value is $618,480.

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8,085 records — permits and code violations sorted by date

Date Type Value Address Details Contractor / Status Save
2026-01-19 General Construction $420,930 834 NE 102ND ST Construct a one-family dwelling per plans. (Establish use as single-family resid… —
2026-01-19 Violation — 2833 12TH AVE W I am reporting a light trespassing complaint. The lights at Interbay Golf Course… Under Investigation
2026-01-19 Violation — 1033 6TH AVE S The heat has been broken for a month in Alpha bay inside the Salvation Army Sock… Closed
2026-01-19 Violation — 2800 WESTERN AVE Residential elevator (EQP-CY-05857) down for 60+ days. Owner claims parts on ord… Closed
2026-01-19 Violation — 2841 13TH AVE W Light from Interbay Golf Course lights up all west facing rooms at night. Why c… Under Investigation
2026-01-19 Violation — 6539 44TH AVE SW No park and sidewalk closed signs in place with no permit. Temporary alley closu… Closed
2026-01-19 Violation — 2712 10th AVE W The Lights from the Interbay Golf Course that were raised last Spring shines rig… Under Investigation
2026-01-19 Violation — 8145 16TH AVE SW The owner recently "secured the house" by putting up chicken wire across the dri… Under Investigation
2026-01-19 Violation — 515 SUMMIT AVE E On Jan. 17th landlord instructed locksmith to bar front entry door to prevent eg… Completed
2026-01-19 Violation — 2501 15th AVE W The lighting installed at Interbay Golf Course is excessively bright and creates… Open Duplicate
2026-01-19 Violation — 3803 S warsaw ST We run out of hot water every 7-10 days. This has happened since I moved here No… Completed
2026-01-19 Violation — 4616 MERIDIAN AVE N To add to my previous complaint, I got photos from the seller agent of the basem… Under Investigation
2026-01-19 Violation — 1618 BELLEVUE AVE Front door of the apartment lobby is broken and won't get locked. This causes no… Completed
2026-01-19 Violation — 11715 ROOSEVELT WAY NE Sidewalk blocked by construction debris and fencing. No permit posted. Sidewalk … Under Investigation
2026-01-19 Violation — 2010 TERRY AVE Unit 1802. Following major water damage on Jan 1st, the unit is uninhabitable. 3… Closed
2026-01-19 Violation — 1800 S JACKSON ST I am filing this complaint due to I the fact that my landlord cut the power and … Completed
2026-01-19 Violation — 1430 2ND AVE I currently live in Apartment #2407 at 1430 2nd Ave in Seattle. I went to renew … Under Investigation
2026-01-19 Violation — 1711 13TH AVE S There was a large fire at my apartment building. Two apartments are a total loss… Completed
2026-01-19 General Construction $570,729 836 NE 102ND ST Construct a two-family dwelling per plans. (Establish use as single-family resid… —
2026-01-19 Violation — 1729 12TH AVE HiI am a tenant at 1729 12th Avenue, Apt 215, Seattle, WA 98122. There has been … Completed
2026-01-19 Violation — 5609 17TH AVE SW Noisy/broken heater doesn't shut off keeps running through out the night. Closed
2026-01-19 Violation — 13725 32ND AVE NE I am reporting an ongoing nighttime noise and vibration issue within my apartmen… Closed
2026-01-19 Violation — 2437 SW MYRTLE ST Speed indicator is covered by overgrown brush. Cars tend to speed on the curves … Under Investigation
2026-01-19 Violation — 2505 YALE AVE E The construction site behind our house begun construction at 7am on MLK Jr day, … Completed
2026-01-19 Violation — 4502 42ND AVE SW Possible/probable mold or fungus coming through our vents for months now. Both o… Completed
2026-01-19 General Construction $408,419 834 B NE 102ND ST Establish use as single-family dwelling unit per land use code. Construct new on… —
2026-01-19 Violation — 713 N 43RD ST Waste Management continues to collect garbage from Rock Creek restaurant in the … Completed
2026-01-18 Violation — 303 HAYES ST This homeowner doesn?t maintain their sidewalk. The path is about 20? wide and i… Under Investigation
2026-01-18 Violation — 6527 32nd AVE NW In regard to project number: 3042686-LU6527 32nd Ave NWI have determined signifi… Completed
2026-01-18 Violation — 509 E THOMAS ST No heat and no electricity in most of the apartment (living room, bedroom, and b… Completed
2026-01-18 Violation — 2215 4TH AVE S Broken bathroom and sink. Closed
2026-01-18 Violation — 453 27TH AVE E Overgrown bushes, overtaking more than half of the sidewalk. Under Investigation
2026-01-18 Violation — 6548 10TH AVE NW Vegetation from private propertyovergrowing sidewalk Under Investigation
2026-01-18 Violation — 2801 NW 60TH ST Excavation spoils (mud) are stockpiled in the street and blocking the sidewalk. … Under Investigation
2026-01-18 Violation — 12000 GREENWOOD AVE N I am writing to report a significant fire hazard at 12000 Greenwood Ave N].The r… Under Investigation
2026-01-18 Violation — 1511 DEXTER AVE N It's been about 36 hours and every resident fob into the building is shut off. T… Closed
2026-01-18 Violation — 9634 CALIFORNIA AVE SW The hedge (furthest in picture) has overgrown the? shoulder? (unlike the hedge c… Completed
2026-01-18 Violation — 5906 3RD AVE NW Sidewalk getting overgrown Under Investigation
2026-01-17 Violation — 14340 24TH PL NE Can?t see traffic light Under Investigation
2026-01-17 Violation — 10543 B MIDVALE AVE N I'd like to report an ongoing sanitation and public health issue with the neighb… Under Investigation
2026-01-17 Violation — 953 25TH AVE S Plants covering sidewalk Under Investigation
2026-01-17 Violation — 550 MERCER ST Unauthorized encampment in private lot. Completed
2026-01-17 Violation — 2312 HARBOR AVE SW Illegal encampment/chop shop immediately north of 2328 Harbor Ave SW Completed
2026-01-17 Violation — 550 ALOHA ST Roof is deteriorating and caused a leak into our unit. We are renting and it has… Closed
2026-01-17 Violation — 619 E PINE ST A nightclub at this location regularly operates past 2:00 AM and continues to pl… Closed
2026-01-17 Violation — 6311 44TH AVE S New construction - 6311 44TH AVE S:1. Chronic, continuous flooding of the public… Under Investigation
2026-01-17 Violation — 7534 20TH AVE NE I am a tenant reporting ongoing moisture and mold conditions associated with a s… Completed
2026-01-17 Violation — 200 27TH AVE E Sewage Spill at 200 27th Avenuea East Seattle WA 98112I am a tenant in a residen… Completed
2026-01-17 Violation — 4704 22ND AVE NE In the field behind my building, there is a group of people doing something with… Under Investigation
2026-01-17 General Construction $300,000 1120 DENNY WAY Construct alterations to existing mixed-use building at P2 basement level for pe… —
2026-01-17 Violation — 3111 W MANSELL ST This property is currently under construction and the contractors have left a ma… Under Investigation
2026-01-17 Violation — 112 FLORENTIA ST This has been an ongoing issue that started last year and has progressively gott… Under Investigation
2026-01-17 Violation — 9521 25TH AVE NW At 9521 there is construction being done off of 25th AVE to use the road to crea… Completed
2026-01-16 Violation — 526 1ST AVE S Construction on 1st Ave S (& King St) has been ongoing for 2 months and seems sc… Completed
2026-01-16 General Construction $83,751 121 BOREN AVE N Construct new pedestrian tunnel in SDOT right of way occupy per plan. (Construct… —
2026-01-16 Violation — 1900 14TH AVE E Shrub blocks sidewalk Under Investigation
2026-01-16 Violation — 2019 N 145TH ST The building is abandoned and there is excessive trash accumulating on the prope… Completed
2026-01-16 Violation — 423 B 11TH AVE Company cutting trees on Seattle University property at 2:24am Completed
2026-01-16 Violation — 97 S JACKSON ST NOISE. The entire block is full of construction trucks with idling engines, runn… Completed
2026-01-16 Violation — 1732 Broadway Republic Services LOUD garbage pickup from building between 5:40 am and 6:05 am … Closed
2026-01-16 Violation — 801 1ST AVE N This building has flood lighting pointing upwards at residential parcels nearby.… Under Investigation
2026-01-16 Violation — 1323 E UNION ST A sofa bed has been sitting near the garbage area, but outside its walls for ove… Completed
2026-01-16 Violation — 9120 8TH AVE NE Mature, tall tree removal. Completed
2026-01-16 Violation — 400 39TH AVE E Members of the public have asked about structures being built adjacent to this p… Completed
2026-01-16 Violation — 2002 NW 56TH ST There is an active construction site at 2002 NW 56th St, Seattle, WA 98107. Loud… Completed
2026-01-16 Violation — 801 SPRING ST Mold on ceiling of hallway on 14th floor Completed
2026-01-16 Violation — 214 NW 65TH ST — Initiated
2026-01-16 Violation — 505 HARRISON ST DUPLICATE 014021-25CPCSB 26-00001903 Tents/garbage on city property Completed
2026-01-16 Violation — 500 17TH AVE Very loud noise that usually goes on for hours. 101.4dB reading from right in fr… Completed
2026-01-16 Violation — 7515 ROOSEVELT WAY NE — Initiated
2026-01-16 Violation — 1925 1ST AVE Elevator out of commission for over a week with no communication from building m… Closed
2026-01-16 Violation — 6017 51ST AVE S Fire throughout a single-family residence. No occupants were inside. Hazard Correction Order Issued
2026-01-16 Violation — 117 SUMMIT AVE E 418 E Loretta Place (Biltmore apartments) owns the complex across the street tha… Closed
2026-01-16 Violation — 2253 N 56TH ST All problems listed in 1062169-CT have returned. Removed City of Seattle street … Under Investigation
2026-01-16 Violation — 1711 13 AVE S Fire has displaced tenant. Completed
2026-01-16 Violation — 9243 24TH AVE SW Given 14 day notice to pay rent or vacate, RRIO not updated. Closed
2026-01-16 Violation — 1711 13TH AVE S Tenant displaced by fire. Completed
2026-01-16 Violation — 3803 S WARSAW ST Elevator down, trash stored in hallways. Completed
2026-01-16 Violation — 1711 13TH AVE S Calling because they had a fire inside of building. Landlord does not want to be… Completed
2026-01-16 Violation — 6200 24TH AVE NW Tenant has no water Closed
2026-01-16 Violation — 4502 42ND AVE SW Tenant is concerned about mold growing on the exterior of building, possibly in … Under Investigation
2026-01-16 Violation — 74 S JACKSON ST Loud vibration noise coming from a generator at a vacant building between 74th a… Completed
2026-01-16 Violation — 4222 S Spencer ST Individuals are living in a trailer parked in yard. The occupation is ongoing si… Completed
2026-01-16 Violation — 6317 18TH AVE NE P/M WOULD LIKE TO KNOW RIGHTS, ON HOW TO PROCEED WITH QUESTIONS IN REGARDS TO TE… Completed
2026-01-16 Violation — 1430 2ND AVE rent increase Completed
2026-01-16 Violation — 1711 13TH AVE S On January 11th, a fire occurred at this property. NONE of the fire alarms sound… Completed
2026-01-16 Violation — 464 C NE THORNTON PL SDCI Emergency Housing Code ComplaintNature of Complaint: Emergency Habitability… Completed
2026-01-16 Violation — 1020 S MAIN ST Elevator on building B has not been functioning or repaired for over a month. Pr… Completed
2026-01-16 Violation — 2020 S JACKSON ST i reported to the property manager on 12/29/25 about a bed bug I found in my uni… Completed
2026-01-16 Violation — 10604 39TH AVE SW demo scheduled noticed survey done 75yr old maple tree that could be compromised… Under Investigation
2026-01-16 Violation — 4215 UNIVERSITY WAY NE I am writing to report what appears to be construction and remodeling activity o… Under Investigation
2026-01-16 Violation — 2020 TERRY AVE 3 Day Notice; SMC 22.205.010.P Closed
2026-01-16 Violation — 8105 GREENWOOD AVE N 3 Days notice to vacate, tenant is currently in jail, but his Mother says that… Completed
2026-01-16 Violation — 506 E HOWELL ST landlord entry/recorded me without my permission while inside unit began shoutin… Closed
2026-01-16 Violation — 11350 28TH AVE NE built studio/cottage without permit Under Investigation
2026-01-16 Violation — 101 Madrona PL E I am reporting a long-standing and potentially unsafe excavation adjacent to my … Under Investigation
2026-01-16 Violation — 3216 NE 86TH ST Suspect construction(garage and ADU) and tree removal without proper permits. Under Investigation
2026-01-16 Violation — 6515 19th AVE NW There are accumulating garbage piles in multiple locations at this construction … Under Investigation
2026-01-16 Violation — 2010 TERRY AVE Water damage occurred January 1, 2026 due to a pipe failure and affected affecte… Completed
2026-01-16 Violation — 1832 14TH AVE Washer/Dryer room completely neglected by management. Every time the dryer is ru… Completed
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Permit Types in Seattle
New Construction
609 85.4%
HVAC
72 10.1%
General Construction
15 2.1%
Structural
7 1.0%
Landscaping & Exterior
6 0.8%
Demolition
4 0.6%
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 713+ 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 713 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 117 new building permits alongside 7,372 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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209 12TH AVE S PRO*** 13 properties County assessor
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1020 S MAIN ST PRO*** Absentee owner 13 properties County assessor
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Frequently Asked Questions about Seattle Building Permits

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PermitGrab currently tracks 713 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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