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

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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
2026-01-16 Violation — 3601 26TH PL W Tenant Statement for Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections (SDCI)I … Completed
2026-01-16 Violation — 400 BROADWAY broken window reported tolandlord refusing to fix it Completed
2026-01-16 Violation — 11501 GREENWOOD AVE N mold problem due to leak landlord aware moved todifferent unit same problem noth… Completed
2026-01-16 Violation — 523 BROADWAY E tenant rights Closed
2026-01-16 Violation — 7352 29TH AVE SW Overgrown yard, grass, bushes, shrubs. Wood piled up on sidewalk reference: 0155… Completed
2026-01-16 Violation — 1253 S JACKSON ST Oven is not working properly, does not come on. Tenant has tried to get this fix… Under Investigation
2026-01-16 Violation — 1253 S JACKSON ST Oven is not working properly, does not come on. Tenant has tried to get this fix… Completed
2026-01-16 Violation — 706 N 67TH ST Placement of shed. See 010236-25 Completed
2026-01-16 Violation — 2641 42ND AVE SW CSB 26-00013436 Customer resides at Element 42 Apartments, 2641 42nd Ave SW and… Under Investigation
2026-01-16 Violation — 505 HARRISON ST Encampment on 5th Ave N and Harrison, near Seattle Center and the skateparkREFER… Completed
2026-01-16 Violation — 4514 CORLISS AVE N PER CSB: Inspect junk storage of construction waste Under Investigation
2026-01-16 Violation — 4412 EVANSTON AVE N PER CSB: demo of house with no water hose down making uncontrolled dust and debr… Under Investigation
2026-01-16 Violation — 550 MERCER ST Unauthorized encampment in parking lot Under Investigation
2026-01-16 Violation — 130 NW 54TH ST Homeless person is camping out in front of (on sidewalk) and now inside neighbor… Under Investigation
2026-01-16 Violation — 3528 S HUDSON ST PER CSB: House does not have a roof. The materials holding down the plastic are … Under Investigation
2026-01-15 Violation — 325 PONTIUS AVE N Homeless-at night she has guys come and they light candles, she also blocks the … Completed
2026-01-15 Violation — 325 PONTIUS AVE N DUPLICATE 001314-26CPCSB 26-00004420 Encampment continuing to be larger, intoxic… Completed
2026-01-15 Violation — 1250 HARRISON ST Someone is camping on Pontius Ave Harrison St along with all the debris and junk… Under Investigation
2026-01-15 Violation — 1250 HARRISON ST Unauthorized encampmentreference: 001203-26CP Completed
2026-01-15 Violation — 1821 13TH AVE Drug vagrant camping on the back step of 1821 13th Ave e. The landlord refuses t… Under Investigation
2026-01-15 Violation — 1250 HARRISON ST UNAUTHORIZED ENCAMPMENT REFERENCE: 001203-26CP Completed
2026-01-15 Violation — 1250 HARRISON ST UNAUTHORIZED ENCAMPMENT REFERENCE: 001203-26CP Completed
2026-01-15 Violation — 910 E PIKE ST ENCAMMENT Under Investigation
2026-01-15 General Construction $572,311 7420 LATONA AVE NE Construct east bldg. per plans (Establish use as townhouses per the land use cod… —
2026-01-15 Violation — 325 PONTIUS AVE N This stuff has been sitting here for weeks. Completed
2026-01-15 Violation — 9864 46TH AVE SW Vegetation encroaches on to right of way and forces pedestrians to walk in the s… Completed
2026-01-15 Violation — 325 PONTIUS AVE N DUPLICATE 001199-26CPCSB 25-00398483 Small camp posted up on private property (S… Completed
2026-01-15 Violation — 2803 NW 94TH ST Overgrown vegetation blocking street view Completed
2026-01-15 Violation — 325 PONTIUS AVE N Homeless person staying beside apartment sitka apartments. Under Investigation
2026-01-15 Violation — 1270 HARRISON ST CSB 26-00008786 26-00008786 Completed
2026-01-15 Violation — 325 PONTIUS AVE N Encampment at sidewalk intersection directly in front of a business. Completed
2026-01-15 Violation — 4715 25TH AVE NE rent increase Completed
2026-01-15 Violation — 1250 HARRISON ST Daily fires being set outside my building. This person has been camped against o… Completed
2026-01-15 Violation — 215 1ST AVE W 3 Day Notice; SMC 22.205.010.P Closed
2026-01-15 Violation — 1511 E MARION ST PER CSB: The people at 1511 East Marion have created their own make shift drivew… Completed
2026-01-15 Violation — 4724 25th AVE SW NA Initiated
2026-01-15 Violation — 1408 E UNION ST The construction site across the street at 14th Ave and Union St is violating th… Completed
2026-01-15 Violation — 2114 E FIR ST Abandoned encampment adjacent to playgroundREFERENCE: 014568-25CP Completed
2026-01-15 Violation — 1722 26TH AVE Heavy construction equipment working in alley adjacent to (east of) a constructi… Closed
2026-01-15 Violation — 749 Marion ST Garage located at 749 Marion St. Business is Optum (former Polyclinc) located ac… Closed
2026-01-15 Violation — 2141 HARBOR AVE SW Overgrowth Vegetation Parcel #927520-0050 Compliance Achieved Completed
2026-01-15 Violation — 4017 Eastern AVE N Over the past week we've witnessed a dramatic escalation in signs of collapse of… Completed
2026-01-15 Violation — 418 E LORETTA PL Questions about clause of RCW regarding monthly installments for non-refundable … Under Investigation
2026-01-15 Violation — 418 E LORETTA PL Fence being constructed on roof exceeding 6 feet. Under Investigation
2026-01-15 Violation — 9051 20TH AVE SW Agents of my landlord have been entering my unit without permission or prior wri… Completed
2026-01-15 Violation — 11705 SAND POINT WAY NE Application for a Tenant Relocation License. Total units: 2; units occupied: 2.… Reviews Completed
2026-01-15 Violation — 9323 MARCUS AVE S This worksite seems to be operating without relevant permits and has damaged my … Under Investigation
2026-01-15 Violation — 11538 1ST AVE NW Light on alley facing garage is flashing/strobing at all hours. May just be an e… Under Investigation
2026-01-15 Violation — 4318 WINSLOW PL N Because of water leak, kitchen sink and cabinets were removed, they were leaking… Completed
2026-01-15 Violation — 7915 5th AVE S Trucking company busted up all the new curb and and sidewalk.. lots of mud onto … Completed
2026-01-15 Violation — 3201 SW GRAHAM ST Building is infested with bugs. Stove has not worked for 2 years. Believes these… Open Duplicate
2026-01-15 Violation — 1402 NE 70TH ST increase online service fee added for all rent pymts Completed
2026-01-15 Violation — 1711 13TH AVE S Fire this past weekend, fire alarms did not go off. Building is no longer livabl… Completed
2026-01-15 Violation — 7124 31ST AVE SW SPD vacant building referral Completed
2026-01-15 Violation — 1953 10TH AVE W 1. Rotted and loose deck posts and railings. 2. Damaged and insufficient weather… NOV Issued
2026-01-15 Violation — 5268 18TH AVE NE Purchased a home, that is occupied by tenants. Lease ends in August. She is seek… Completed
2026-01-15 Violation — 111 FAIRVIEW AVE N Landlord has been shutting off water once a month for a extended period of time … Completed
2026-01-15 Violation — 1250 HARRISON ST DUPLICATE 001203-26CPCSB 26-00009953 Homeless tent outside of Sitka Apartments 1… Open Duplicate
2026-01-15 Violation — 111 FAIRVIEW AVE N Landlord has been shutting off water once a month for a extended period of time … Under Investigation
2026-01-15 Violation — 9051 20TH AVE SW Agents of my landlord have been entering my unit unanounced and without my permi… Completed
2026-01-15 Violation — 9215 14TH AVE SW Overgrowth VegetationRefer to VB case #1062647-VI Completed
2026-01-15 Violation — 914 E HARRISON ST 3 Day Notice; SMC 22.205.010.P Closed
2026-01-15 Violation — 523 Broadway E DUPLICATE 000715-26CPThe range hood ventilation is improperly installed and to m… Completed
2026-01-15 Violation — 101 TAYLOR AVE N We are a family of three and have lived in this Seattle MFTE unit since 2021 (5-… Closed
2026-01-15 Violation — 533 3RD AVE W For a month now I have been telling my SHA property that my toilet not flushing.… Completed
2026-01-15 Violation — 325 PONTIUS AVE N DUPLICATE 001314-26CPCSB 26-00008800 Encampment has gotten larger and another p… Completed
2026-01-15 Violation — 730 N 85th ST Trash overflowing from bins. Under Investigation
2026-01-15 Violation — 323 BELMONT AVE E There was mold under the bathroom sink in my apartment when I moved in. I report… Completed
2026-01-15 Violation — 100 S MASSACHUSETTS ST Overgrown vegetation of pedestrian right of way Completed
2026-01-15 Violation — 100 NE 45TH ST I am reporting a potential unpermitted change of use at 100 NE 45th St. The prop… Under Investigation
2026-01-15 Violation — 100 NE 45th ST This business is breaking the business sidewall signage rule. They have two a-fr… Closed
2026-01-15 Violation — 1502 QUEEN ANNE AVE N There are people on top of the 5 Spot diner in Queen Anne power washing filters … Under Investigation
2026-01-15 Violation — 4557 11TH AVE NE bridges@11th They signed a contract for the next year with me, but they said my … Under Investigation
2026-01-15 Violation — 9534 PALATINE AVE N remodel done without permit added add'l bathroom Showing on Zillow as 4br 2b alt… Completed
2026-01-15 Violation — 4345 UNIVERSITY WAY NE running compressor at 4am Completed
2026-01-15 Violation — 500 DENNY WAY Tents set up under the roof of business parking lotREFERENCE: 016116-25CP Completed
2026-01-15 Violation — 700 LAKE WASHINGTON BLVD S Landlord with questions about pest control Completed
2026-01-15 Violation — 325 PONTIUS AVE N This encampment next to our business is getting larger. We came to work at 6:30 … Closed
2026-01-15 Violation — 5253 UNIVERSITY WAY NE A large tent has been set up in the middle of our private property. We have a co… Under Investigation
2026-01-15 Violation — 500 DENNY WAY Encampment on Denny way blocking businessREFERENCE: 016116-25CPINSPECTOR: Please… Completed
2026-01-15 Violation — 325 PONTIUS AVE N Since Dec 1 - can you please help and have this encampment removed. It?s really … Under Investigation
2026-01-14 Violation — 7865 RENTON AVE S CSB 26-00012181 Sidewalk is not navigable due to mud and blackberries Completed
2026-01-14 General Construction $396,001 2208 SW trenton ST Construct south two family dwelling per plan. (Construct (2) two family dwelling… —
2026-01-14 Violation — 710 CHERRY ST 3 Day Notice; SMC 22.205.010.P Closed
2026-01-14 General Construction $396,001 2208 SW TRENTON ST Construct north two family dwelling per plan. (Construct (2) two family dwelling… —
2026-01-14 General Construction $77,097 6551 23RD AVE NW Remove existing detached accessory structure (garage) and construct new detached… —
2026-01-14 General Construction $564,906 4228 LATONA AVE NE Construct east 2-family dwelling per plan. (Establish use as (2) townhouses per … —
2026-01-14 General Construction $562,410 4226 A LATONA AVE NE Construct west 2-family dwelling per plan. (Establish use as (2) townhouses per … —
2026-01-14 Violation — 1170 REPUBLICAN ST 3 Day Notice; SMC 22.205.010.P Closed
2026-01-14 Violation — 1624 BOREN AVE Somewhat loud generator noise throughout the building, most notably in the hallw… Closed
2026-01-14 Violation — 3028 WESTERN AVE I am writing to formally contest the approval allowing construction work outside… Completed
2026-01-14 Violation — 1207 W BOTHWELL ST Unregistered rental hosting 2 sets of tenants Closed
2026-01-14 Violation — 212 ALASKAN WAY S Elevator down, hasn't been operating for weeks Completed
2026-01-14 Violation — 4145 11TH AVE NE Given 10 day notice to vacate Closed
2026-01-14 Violation — 1112 23RD AVE S Tenant has a 10 days notice to vacate (Eviction). They think its a retalitory … Closed
2026-01-14 Violation — 1106 PIKE ST No heat because it's thru the electricity, electricity is not working. No access… Completed
2026-01-14 Violation — 220 N 58TH ST Completely overgrown hedge from private property and planting strip onto sidewal… Under Investigation
2026-01-14 Violation — 617 3RD AVE W Unknown extra utility bill given to tenant from landlord, would like to know ten… Completed
2026-01-14 Violation — 913 S JACKSON ST Tenant recieved an eviction notice. Closed
2026-01-14 Violation — 1112 B 23RD AVE S No heat, landlord says he's working on it, but still no heat from furnace 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.

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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.

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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 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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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.

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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.
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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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