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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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Date Type Value Address Details Contractor / Status Save
2026-01-13 Violation — 1711 13TH AVE S Landlords apartment building burned down, some of the are uninhabitable and will… Completed
2026-01-13 Violation — 908 LAKESIDE AVE S no permit to add to dock, and added covered moorage. NOV Issued
2026-01-13 Violation — 1811 25TH AVE S — Completed
2026-01-13 Violation — 3329 CLAREMONT AVE S NA Completed
2026-01-13 Violation — 6826 47TH AVE NE Active unpermitted construction. Contractor has poured a concrete retaining wall… Under Investigation
2026-01-13 Violation — 400 BOREN AVE N rent increase Completed
2026-01-13 Violation — 4419 S Brandon ST Hookah lounge without use permit Completed
2026-01-13 Violation — 401 NE RAVENNA BLVD I am reporting a continued violation of Seattle Municipal Code 23.55 regarding i… Completed
2026-01-13 Violation — 511 QUEEN ANNE AVE N UCT Forwarded Complaint: Unauthorized encampmentINSPECTOR: Please update K Hou a… Completed
2026-01-13 Violation — 2200 1ST AVE S Homeless have taken over the building, using and selling drugs, living in the bu… Completed
2026-01-13 Violation — 4013 LEARY WAY NW Encampment on private property blocking customers parking 26-00011269 Open Duplicate
2026-01-13 Violation — 1301 N 34TH ST Homeless encampments at the entrance of my building - need help! Under Investigation
2026-01-13 Violation — 5247 21ST AVE NE Per CSB: Is this hillside collapsing? Under Investigation
2026-01-13 Violation — 2205 E MADISON ST Per CSB: Fire exit blocked. Completed
2026-01-13 Violation — 318 5TH AVE N DUPLICATE 000358-26CPCSB 25-00393778 Encampment across street from museum of Pop Open Duplicate
2026-01-13 Violation — 1137 NW MARKET ST DUPLICATE 001278-26CPCSB 25-00398287 Unauthorized encampment on private propert… Open Duplicate
2026-01-13 Violation — 4321 LEARY WAY NW CSB 26-00006850 Impassable sidewalk for wheelchairs Completed
2026-01-13 Violation — 2931 39TH AVE SW PER CSB: The contractor who works on this property leaves garbage for weeks at a… Under Investigation
2026-01-13 General Construction $326,893 11229 DAYTON AVE N Construct new east one-family dwelling (SFR 1) per plan. (Establish use as four … —
2026-01-13 General Construction $326,311 11227 DAYTON AVE N Construct new east central one-family dwelling (SFR 2) per plan. (Establish use … —
2026-01-13 General Construction $632,717 13516 B 1ST AVE NW Construct new two family dwelling per plan. (Establish use as single family resi… —
2026-01-13 General Construction $326,311 11225 DAYTON AVE N Construct new west central one-family dwelling (SFR 3) per plan. (Establish use … —
2026-01-13 General Construction $645,033 6217 45TH AVE NE Construct east two-family dwelling Duplex 1 per plan. (Establish use as duplex p… —
2026-01-13 General Construction $635,769 6505 21ST AVE NW Construct EAST 2-family dwelling per plan [Establish use as townhouses per land … —
2026-01-13 General Construction $606,440 6507 21ST AVE NW Construct WEST 2-family dwelling per plan [Establish use as townhouses per land … —
2026-01-13 General Construction $650,607 6219 45TH AVE NE Construct west two-family dwelling Duplex 2 per plan. (Establish use as duplex p… —
2026-01-13 General Construction $326,311 11223 DAYTON AVE N Construct new west one-family dwelling (SFR 4) per plan. (Establish use as four … —
2026-01-13 HVAC/Mech $1,151,045 927 NW 57TH ST Establish use as and construct multifamily apartment building and occupy per pla… —
2026-01-12 Violation — 8415 RAINIER AVE S Vegetation growing over sidewalk, impassible Completed
2026-01-12 Violation — 316 B 26TH AVE S 20 day notice Closed
2026-01-12 Violation — 2512 14TH AVE S Tenant wants to break lease. Under Investigation
2026-01-12 Violation — 2127 N 69TH ST PROPERTY OWNER WANTS MORE INFORMATION ON THE TRAO PROGRAM Completed
2026-01-12 Violation — 114 24th AVE E Bathroom and kitchen exhaust system not up to code that allows potential dangero… Under Investigation
2026-01-12 Violation — 800 JEFFERSON ST Irrational and dangerous dogs across the hall from me, these dogs are dangerous … Completed
2026-01-12 Violation — 1243 N 160TH ST MANAGEMENT/LANDLORD IS ENTERING HOME WITH OUT A 2 DAYS NOTICE Completed
2026-01-12 Violation — 2500 MINOR AVE E I have a complaint about project 7040015-CN at 2500 MINOR AVE E. Today around 10… Completed
2026-01-12 Violation — 6515 51ST AVE NE The contractors are using the alley as a working location rather than just unloa… Completed
2026-01-12 Violation — 2426 S MORGAN ST Filed a housing CP, which resulted in NOV, 1062228-VI. As retaliation, tenant re… Closed
2026-01-12 Violation — 507 MAYNARD AVE S Tenant says there is mice and rats in walls of her unit. Landlord is not address… Closed
2026-01-12 Violation — 306 BLANCHARD ST Tenant says management told him that he is financially responsible for bedbug tr… Closed
2026-01-12 Violation — 13739 15TH AVE NE CONDO OWNER SAYS HE IS SCARED OF A POSSIBLE ROOF COLLAPSE, STANDING WATER ON FL… Under Investigation
2026-01-12 Violation — 14360 15TH AVE NE CSB - A large piece of metal from the roof of a closed business is VERY loose. I… Under Investigation
2026-01-12 Violation — 7767 BEACON AVE S Tenant fell and hurt her back, slip hazard has not been remedied. There are also… Closed
2026-01-12 Violation — 7767 BEACON AVE S Tenant fell and hurt her back, slip hazard has not been remedied. There are also… Completed
2026-01-12 Violation — 2114 26TH AVE W tenant rights - landlord selling property lease questions have kids in school Completed
2026-01-12 Violation — 50 UNIVERSITY ST Tenant has questions about a possible rent increaseupdate: Tenant called back 1/… Completed
2026-01-12 Violation — 717 DEXTER AVE N BUILDING THAT TENANT RENTS IN HAS TRANSITIONED TO A NEW OWNER. WANTS TO KNOW IF… Under Investigation
2026-01-12 Violation — 3635 FREMONT AVE N 20 day notice Initiated
2026-01-12 Violation — 8654 DELRIDGE WAY SW There is active construction occurring at a residential house near my home on De… Completed
2026-01-12 Violation — 7515 ROOSEVELT WAY NE Noise complaint. Concrete sawing and excavation began at 10:30pm 1/12/26. Extrem… Completed
2026-01-12 Violation — 3515 NE 45TH ST Property contains a parking lot with unshielded lighting that spills on to adjac… Completed
2026-01-12 Violation — 1616 SUMMIT AVE tenant rights property being foreclosed Completed
2026-01-12 Violation — 702 SPRING ST tenant rights - question re: just cause/right of refusal Completed
2026-01-12 Violation — 1700 E MADISON ST elevator out since 12/22/25 reported to mgmt 12/20/25 Open Duplicate
2026-01-12 Violation — 1711 13TH AVE S Fire damaged building Completed
2026-01-12 Violation — 1823 E MADISON ST no hot water landlord aware Closed
2026-01-12 Violation — 5202 21ST AVE SW Overgrown sidewalk on SW Dawson st Completed
2026-01-12 Violation — 3038 NE 95TH ST Unable to use the sidewalk because of overgrown bushes. Under Investigation
2026-01-12 Violation — 505 HARRISON ST Large encampment by Seattle Center.REFERENCE: 1062183-VI Completed
2026-01-12 Violation — 4508 34th AVE S Foliage blocking sidewalk accessreference: 013203-25CP Completed
2026-01-12 Violation — 8840 NESBIT AVE N Encampment of people experiencing homelessness across the street from this addre… Completed
2026-01-12 Violation — 505 HARRISON ST A multi structure encampment across the street from MOPOP. This is a public heal… Completed
2026-01-12 Violation — 9733 EVANSTON AVE N PER CSB: Developer has installed an illegal parking space in the required front … Under Investigation
2026-01-12 Violation — 1600 BROADWAY Homeless sleeping Under Investigation
2026-01-12 Violation — 4944 NE 87TH ST PER CSB: backyard slope abutting easement reinforced with buried plastic contain… Under Investigation
2026-01-12 Violation — 9333 48TH AVE S PER CSB: Garbage dumped including tire and computer - PER SPU :Private Property … Completed
2026-01-12 Violation — 8849 NESBIT AVE N DUPLICATE 004533-25CPCSB 26-00009465 Unauthorized encampment Open Duplicate
2026-01-12 Violation — 509 QUEEN ANNE AVE N DUPLICATE 016032-25CP CSB 26-00009614 Open drug use and unsanctioned encampment … Open Duplicate
2026-01-12 Violation — 8849 NESBIT AVE N DUPLICATE 004533-25CPCSB 26-00009076 Unauthorized encampment Open Duplicate
2026-01-12 General Construction $800,213 4052 BURTON PL W Construct new two family dwelling per plan. (LAND USE TO MODIFY LU STATEMENT AS … —
2026-01-12 General Construction $376,981 4054 BURTON PL W Construct new one family dwelling per plan. (LAND USE TO MODIFY LU STATEMENT AS … —
2026-01-12 Violation — 6017 51ST AVE S Fire throughout a single-family residence. No occupants were inside. Completed
2026-01-12 Violation — 4407 2nd AVE NW 4407 2nd Ave NW. Elderly owners have moved out. House has been empty for many mo… Under Investigation
2026-01-12 Violation — 6017 51ST AVE S Fire damage on vacant building Under Investigation
2026-01-12 Violation — 6311 44TH AVE SW Tenant unable to pay rent. Landlord harassing him but no threat of displacement … Completed
2026-01-12 Violation — 4601 S GRAHAM ST Tenant wondering rights after being displaced due to construction. Under Investigation
2026-01-12 Violation — 4220 S OTHELLO ST My apartment complex refuses to fix my malfunction smoke detector that they cons… Completed
2026-01-12 Violation — 1510 SW ELMGROVE ST Improper drainage from construction site onto neighboring property. Complainant … Completed
2026-01-12 Violation — 9709 3RD AVE NE Inadequate disabled parking spaces Closed
2026-01-12 Violation — 151 12TH AVE I moved out of my rental unit on December 7, 2025. Under RCW 59.18.280, the land… Completed
2026-01-12 Violation — 747 N 135TH ST Rent increase/termination of lease Completed
2026-01-12 Violation — 6100 26TH AVE NW Massive amounts of trash, debris, littler in driveway and on curb Under Investigation
2026-01-12 Violation — 8107 32ND AVE SW Black soot covered in apartment due to furnace /HVAC issue Closed
2026-01-12 Violation — 102 N 132ND ST They are making loud noise prior to the 7am start time. This is a residential ne… Completed
2026-01-12 Violation — 4700 12TH AVE NE maintenance issues for past 10 months landlord aware -closet door -drain stop i… Open Duplicate
2026-01-12 Violation — 510 BROADWAY No hot water, bugs in unit, no maintenance. Completed
2026-01-12 Violation — 10610 MERIDIAN AVE N No water out of sinks or showers since Jan 7. on multiple floors (total of 7 flo… Closed
2026-01-12 Violation — 10610 MERIDIAN AVE N No water on floors 6 and 7 Closed
2026-01-12 Violation — 3230 16TH AVE W Neighbors making too much noise, would like to see if she can break her lease Under Investigation
2026-01-12 Violation — 1201 SUMMIT AVE No working toilet Under Investigation
2026-01-12 Violation — 5112 RAVENNA AVE NE Leak from ceiling above oven, dripping down the wall thru the cabinets Completed
2026-01-12 Violation — 2801 NW 60TH ST The home has been under construction for some time. The crew has left piles of … Completed
2026-01-12 Violation — 4301 SW COLLEGE ST Tenant wants to know her rights. Under Investigation
2026-01-12 Violation — 1008 N 109TH ST rent increase Closed
2026-01-12 Violation — 1501 NW 56TH ST rent increase Completed
2026-01-11 Violation — 6315 RAINIER AVE S Century link bldg called in 2 weeks ago power chair has to go into dirt by curb … Completed
2026-01-11 Violation — 10610 MERIDIAN AVE N I am writing to formally report a serious habitability issue at my apartment bui… Closed
2026-01-11 Violation — 7007 37th AVE NE We are at 7007 37th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98115The unauthorized tree cutting is at… Completed
2026-01-11 Violation — 6565 5TH AVE NE Since Monday, 1/4 of last week, site has not had any fall protection. A neighbor… Under Investigation
2026-01-11 Violation — 10033 65TH AVE S Construction activities are pumping thousands of gallons of water from 100031 65… Under Investigation
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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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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.

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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.
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.
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