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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
2026-01-11 Violation — 10031 65th AVE S complaint?: Construction activities are pumping thousands of gallons of water fr… Under Investigation
2026-01-11 Violation — 6548 17TH AVE NE There is a power line going directly through a newly built porch on the second s… Completed
2026-01-11 Violation — 6565 5TH AVE NE I would like to report an unsafe construction site. Recently all barriers (fenci… Under Investigation
2026-01-11 Violation — 2820 NE 127TH ST There are many roaches around the apartments and just yesterday we had to kill s… Closed
2026-01-11 Violation — 4845 S Holden ST Food waste was dumped on street in front of 4845 S Holden St. I did not see who … Completed
2026-01-11 Violation — 4112 NE 80th ST Approach Building LLC is in violation of blocking a sidewalk without a permit. T… Closed
2026-01-11 Violation — 222 5TH AVE N DUPLICATE 000480-26CPThere's a loud fan noise likely coming from 222 5th Ave N, … Completed
2026-01-11 Violation — 4112 NE 80th ST Approach Building LLC. repeatedly  leaves large construction equipment parked ou… Completed
2026-01-11 Violation — 214 NW 65TH ST The construction site next to my apartment is running a digger at 8:15pm Sunday … Completed
2026-01-11 Violation — 5002 S DAWSON ST Over grown vegetation Completed
2026-01-10 General Construction $435,224 725 A N 88TH ST Construct new north one family dwelling per plan. (Establish use as single-famil… —
2026-01-10 General Construction $284,842 725 B N 88TH ST Construct southwest one family dwelling per plan. (Establish use as single famil… —
2026-01-10 Violation — — Constant fan noise coming from 222 5th Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109. This noise was … Closed
2026-01-10 Violation — 1823 E MADISON ST I have been emailing my landlord. I emailed their grievances about my hot water.… Closed
2026-01-10 Violation — 828 S SULLIVAN ST The construction team at this site has been tearing up our street for 3 straight… Completed
2026-01-10 Violation — 9007 DAYTON AVE N This complaint concerns a suspected bad-faith eviction under Seattle's Just Caus… Closed
2026-01-10 Violation — 2510 MINOR AVE E The tree protection fencing is blocking access to the fire hydrant. Closed
2026-01-10 Violation — 3007 S DAKOTA ST There is construction going on that is taking up more than one lane of a two-way… Completed
2026-01-10 Violation — 10757 GREENWOOD AVE N My apartment is actively being flooded with sewage water since last night and th… Completed
2026-01-10 Violation — 7907 AURORA AVE N Garbage piled in yard Under Investigation
2026-01-10 Violation — 4530 34TH AVE S Vegetation blocking sidewalk access Completed
2026-01-10 Violation — 1964 26TH AVE E Unpermitted construction, full demolition of structural framing. Building of new… Completed
2026-01-10 General Construction $287,842 725 C N 88TH ST Construct southeast one family dwelling per plan. (Establish use as single famil… —
2026-01-10 Violation — 1220 42nd AVE E Standby generator generates 75db when on during a power outage. Completed
2026-01-10 Violation — — Sidewalk blocked due to bushes ! I cannot wheel my neighbor in a wheel chair by … Closed
2026-01-10 Violation — 6200 24th AVE NW Someone, most likely the building manager or vice president who lives in unit 10… Closed
2026-01-09 Violation — 10033 65TH AVE S How is this a remodel project?The only remaining structure of the original home … Under Investigation
2026-01-09 Violation — 2114 E Fir ST Unsecured vacant building, garbage. Squatters in building REFERENCE: 1062095-VI Completed
2026-01-09 Violation — 4464 FREMONT AVE N tenant rights - questions re: high water bill Closed
2026-01-09 Violation — 4557 33RD AVE S SFD inspection shows this property is vacant/derelict. Completed
2026-01-09 Violation — 9011 14th AVE S SFD inspection shows this property is vacant/derelict. Completed
2026-01-09 Violation — 7325 15th AVE NW SFD inspection shows this property is vacant/derelict. Open Duplicate
2026-01-09 Violation — 222 5TH AVE N There is a very loud fan noise from this building. We cannot fall asleep due to … Completed
2026-01-09 Violation — 8145 16th AVE SW SFD inspection shows this property is vacant/derelict.REFERENCE: 012987-25CP Open Duplicate
2026-01-09 Violation — 9229 45th AVE NE SFD inspection shows this property is vacant/derelict.REFERENCE: 1052984-VI Open Duplicate
2026-01-09 Violation — 9201 M L KING JR WAY S Encampment expanding onto unsecured private property. This area now has large am… NOV Issued
2026-01-09 Violation — 625 15TH AVE E I am experiencing an ongoing heating system defect having to do with disruptive … Completed
2026-01-09 Violation — 410 TERRY AVE N Continued Roofing Construction has been going on for months very late at night. … Under Investigation
2026-01-09 Violation — 2715 25TH AVE S I am reporting a housing maintenance and security concern involving the entry do… Completed
2026-01-09 Violation — 3051 NE 86TH ST Three of us neighbors are being affected by a fourth neighbor who leave a string… Under Investigation
2026-01-09 Violation — 705 2ND AVE W My building was out of hot water for 4 days. Someone unlawfully entered my apart… Open Duplicate
2026-01-09 Violation — 4801 24TH AVE NE My landlord, Trailside Management, through their third-party billing agent Simpl… Completed
2026-01-09 Violation — 7510 34th AVE SW This property is managed by the most negligent property management company I hav… Completed
2026-01-09 Violation — 228 11TH AVE E TRAO questions - sent in paperwork have not received call back regarding applica… Under Investigation
2026-01-09 Violation — 1914 FERRY AVE SW 1914 ferry ave sw Neighbor is developer that is currently building0 multi-family… Completed
2026-01-09 Violation — 328 BELLEVUE AVE E Ungrounded outlets in unit, insufficient heat, braker box does not have a door. … Completed
2026-01-09 Violation — 4710 17th AVE NE SFD inspection shows this property is vacant/derelict. Completed
2026-01-09 Violation — 1701 23RD AVE Renting room, there has been a few repairs that have not been done. Landlord has… Completed
2026-01-09 Violation — 300 VIRGINIA ST Unit has been without heat since Sunday Completed
2026-01-09 Violation — 4724 22ND AVE NE Ask landlord to view different unit as neighbors are smoking next to her unit. … Completed
2026-01-09 Violation — 2215 E OLIVE ST Laurel hedge blocking the sidewalk Under Investigation
2026-01-09 Violation — 722 N 143RD ST CSB 26-00007475 A tree fell and is sitting on the fence on property line with Tr… Completed
2026-01-09 Violation — 1410 N 40TH ST DUPLICATE 000206-26CPCSB 26-00000446 Tree branches blocking sidewalk Completed
2026-01-09 Violation — 8448 37th AVE S The property has approximately 15 tenants living in the home. The property owne… Completed
2026-01-09 Violation — 10808 BEACON AVE S Reports of squatters residing inside vacant building - from SPD referral Completed
2026-01-09 Violation — 10808 BEACON AVE S Reports of squatters residing inside vacant building - from SPD referral Completed
2026-01-09 Violation — 2007 NE 63RD ST My neighbors have started to dig on my property. I have not given them permissi… Completed
2026-01-09 Violation — 3233 WALNUT AVE SW Window broken, a lot of ants coming through the wall that has water damage Closed
2026-01-09 Violation — 7767 BEACON AVE S Tenant received a 2 weeks notice to vacate. Completed
2026-01-09 Violation — 2874 30TH AVE W exceeded the permitted condition of 7061371-CN by finishing the basement area tu… Completed
2026-01-09 Violation — 222 5TH AVE N There has been a constant fan noise coming from outside that is beyond the legal… Completed
2026-01-09 Violation — 1717 BELLEVUE AVE rent increase Completed
2026-01-09 Violation — 1728 18TH AVE Eviction Closed
2026-01-09 Violation — 4464 FREMONT AVE N Plumbing issue related to increase in water bill, tenant wants inspection Closed
2026-01-09 Violation — 300 VIRGINIA ST Unit has been without heat since Sunday Completed
2026-01-09 Violation — 3635 FREMONT AVE N 20 day notice Completed
2026-01-09 Violation — 222 5TH AVE N Loud mechanical noise Open Duplicate
2026-01-09 Violation — 100 LAKESIDE AVE S Sauna business, people swimming in marina with electric hookups, propane tanks b… Completed
2026-01-09 Violation — 222 5TH AVE N DUPLICATE 000480-26CP Many of us living on the west side of our building have be… Completed
2026-01-09 Violation — 222 5TH AVE N DUPLICATE 000480-26CPDear City of Seattle Code Compliance Team,I am writing to f… Completed
2026-01-09 Violation — 222 5TH AVE N DUPLICATE 000480-26CPThis building has a fan that is on continuously and is surr… Open Duplicate
2026-01-09 Violation — 1509 NE 68th ST SFD inspection shows this property is vacant/derelict. Completed
2026-01-09 Violation — 416 7th AVE S SFD inspection shows this property is vacant/derelict. Completed
2026-01-09 Violation — 1608 Aurora AVE N SFD inspection shows this property is vacant/derelict. Under Investigation
2026-01-09 Violation — 222 5TH AVE N DUPLICATE 000449-26CPfan in back of bldg extremely loud Open Duplicate
2026-01-09 Violation — 4234 University WAY NE SFD inspection shows this property is vacant/derelict. Completed
2026-01-09 Violation — 1820 MINOR AVE TRAO questions - sent in paperwork have not received call back regarding applica… Completed
2026-01-08 Violation — 3621 33RD AVE S Dear Mercy Housing Northwest Team,I am writing to formally escalate a serious an… Initiated
2026-01-08 Violation — 404 E HOWELL ST Heater hasn't worked for all of this week. I've been waking up freezing. Told th… Closed
2026-01-08 Violation — 936 Broadway E I own the house across the street from this building.  The tenant living in Unit… Closed
2026-01-08 Violation — 11 W Aloha ST They keep starting construction before 7am on weekdays. Today, they started at 6… Completed
2026-01-08 Violation — 215 N 58TH ST Garbage and building materials unsecured. Trash blowing around the street and li… Under Investigation
2026-01-08 Violation — 10033 65th AVE S Off Season Grading Activities at 10033 65th Ave S with no permits Closed
2026-01-08 Violation — 3618 SW ALASKA ST This complaint is about the old American Legion building.There are people living… Completed
2026-01-08 Violation — 9025 FREMONT AVE N Homeowner had unpermitted electrical work performed in November 2025, new circui… Under Investigation
2026-01-08 Violation — 3510 SW 100TH ST Overgrowth VegetationCompliance Achieved Completed
2026-01-08 Violation — 4526 B 41ST AVE SW For several weeks now, a loud high-pitched sound has been constantly emanating f… Completed
2026-01-08 Violation — 3512 SW 100TH ST Overgrowth VegetationCompliance Achieved Completed
2026-01-08 Violation — 3518 SW 100TH ST Overgrowth VegetationCompliance Achieved Completed
2026-01-08 Violation — 405 22ND AVE Tenant says that her unit is sinking, and windows are not stable, and constant c… Completed
2026-01-08 Violation — 9025 FREMONT AVE N Duplex property being used as a long-term rental but does not appear to be up to… Closed
2026-01-08 Violation — 515 22ND AVE My apartment is on the top floor. A hole formed in the roof of the building and … Completed
2026-01-08 Violation — 5834 WOODLAWN AVE N I saw video on Instagram of a construction project involving Eakman Construction… Under Investigation
2026-01-08 Violation — 530 MELROSE AVE E The elevator has not been working properly for over a month. I live on the top f… Completed
2026-01-08 Violation — 3642 33RD AVE S Elevator down, wants inspection Completed
2026-01-08 Violation — 10712 5th AVE NE I want to add updates to case 000315-26CP, as well as append my contact informat… Completed
2026-01-08 Violation — 720 33RD AVE S — Warning
2026-01-08 Violation — 5450 44TH AVE SW Overgrowth Vegetation Compliance Achieved Completed
2026-01-08 Violation — 4203 FRANCIS AVE N unpermitted construction of an enclosed structure in the backyard Closed
2026-01-08 Violation — 115 PREFONTAINE PL S rent increase w/o notice 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.

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.

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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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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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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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