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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
2026-01-08 Violation — 150 VALLEY ST Per CSB: Man lift blocking sidewalk. Completed
2026-01-08 Violation — 800 JEFFERSON ST 10 day notice Completed
2026-01-08 Violation — 521 5TH AVE W Application for a tenant Relocation License. Total units: 1; units occupied: 1.… Closed
2026-01-08 Violation — 402 20TH AVE — Completed
2026-01-08 Violation — 7401 LINDEN AVE N 14 day notice Completed
2026-01-08 Violation — 403 W DRAVUS ST I am the owner of 3033 4th Ave W, which is immediately south (uphill) of the pro… Closed
2026-01-08 Violation — 11537 NORTH PARK AVE N Gave 20 day notice to move out end of January. Landlord threatened on 5th day to… Completed
2026-01-08 Violation — 5037 41ST AVE SW 1. Subcontractor blocking alley all day (7am to 1pm so far). Parked. Impeding de… Completed
2026-01-08 Violation — 434 LAKESIDE AVE S removal of trees and vegetation in shoreline environment Completed
2026-01-08 Violation — 434 LAKESIDE AVE S removal of trees and vegetation in shoreline environment NOV Issued
2026-01-08 Violation — 7827 RAINIER AVE S Issues with new property management. Received 30 day notice Under Investigation
2026-01-08 Violation — 1415 NE 43RD ST Unauthorized encampmentINSPECTOR: Please report finding to K Hou for UCT update Completed
2026-01-08 Violation — 5009 B 40TH AVE NE Can landlord require 30 day notice for move out? Tenant being forced to give 30 … Under Investigation
2026-01-08 Violation — 4213 UNIVERSITY WAY NE Leak, black mold visible, Completed
2026-01-08 Violation — 900 W GARFIELD ST Tree cutting in parking median, Across street east of 900 w garfield st Completed
2026-01-08 Violation — 4300 26TH AVE SW 12-16-25 The listed violation included but not limited to a structure in a requi… Completed
2026-01-08 Violation — 513 1ST AVE N Housing complaint regarding 016087-25CP Completed
2026-01-08 Violation — 3100 E MADISON ST To Whom It May Concern:I am writing to file a complaint regarding a business ope… NOV Issued
2026-01-08 Violation — 2314 A THORNDYKE AVE W Overgrown vegetation Completed
2026-01-08 Violation — 2801 NW 60TH ST Ongoing construction has debris overflowing into the sidewalks, planting strips … Closed
2026-01-08 Violation — 3017 E ALDER ST — Completed
2026-01-08 Violation — 6544 40TH AVE NE Active tree cutting Completed
2026-01-08 Violation — 6544 40TH AVE NE Active tree cutting NOV Issued
2026-01-08 Violation — 8805 5TH AVE S 1-7-26 Violation observed but not limited to 4 vehicles parked on the property, … Warning
2026-01-08 Violation — 2101 4TH AVE I was asked to vacate part of the alley behind the 2101 4th Ave block by a build… Closed
2026-01-08 Violation — 9847 RAINIER AVE S VACANT PARCEL BETWEEN 9847 and 9853 - 712930-1595 VEGETATION OBSTRUCTION Completed
2026-01-08 Violation — 4964 LEWIS PL SW Operation of an excavator on Lewis Pl SW and the sidewalk has occurred. However,… Under Investigation
2026-01-08 Violation — 1201 1ST AVE There is nightly loud noises after 10pm from Reuben's Brews that travel up multi… Completed
2026-01-08 Violation — 2010 TERRY AVE I am submitting this complaint to report ongoing uninhabitable conditions in my … Completed
2026-01-08 Violation — 918 12TH AVE E Neighbor is doing work on home, connecting into city sewer. Work is also impacti… Under Investigation
2026-01-08 Violation — 533 3RD AVE W Put in multiple orders for sink to be fixed. Took 6 months for a drip in sink to… Completed
2026-01-08 Violation — 533 3RD AVE W Put in multiple orders for sink to be fixed. Took 6 months for a drip in sink to… Completed
2026-01-08 Violation — 14016 LENORA PL N Landlord curious what different processes she has to follow renting out a single… Completed
2026-01-08 Violation — 5000 25TH AVE SW junk storage Completed
2026-01-08 Violation — 220 N 58TH ST DUPLICATE 013275-25CP30 ft high laurel hedges growing into street Completed
2026-01-08 Violation — 3100 E MADISON ST Unpermitted car port like structures being used for the car service which appear… Under Investigation
2026-01-08 Violation — 2200 2ND AVE Illegal projection of advertising? Did they have a permit to do this? Completed
2026-01-08 Violation — 3616 W LAURELHURST DR NE Over growing hedge impeding sidewalk access Under Investigation
2026-01-08 Violation — 1017 S JACKSON ST Overgrown vegetation Completed
2026-01-08 Violation — 1427 A NW 60TH ST Shrubbery blocking 2/3 of the sidewalk. It would be extremely difficult or impos… Completed
2026-01-08 Violation — 1115 BROADWAY Unauthorized Encampment Under Investigation
2026-01-08 Violation — 8715 12TH AVE S Branches breaking off trees sliding down hillside is city property that needs to… Completed
2026-01-08 Violation — 1115 BROADWAY DUPLICATE 000983-26CPCASB 25-00381937 Homeless Encampment Completed
2026-01-08 Violation — 1115 BROADWAY DUPLICATE 000983-26CPCSB 25-00371488 There are over 4 tents with fires, trash, a… Open Duplicate
2026-01-08 Violation — 1001 BROADWAY Theyve broken into this lot and cut the fence, several debris and trash, tents r… Under Investigation
2026-01-08 Violation — 1115 BROADWAY DUPLICATE 000983-26CPCSB 25-00381937 Homeless encampment Completed
2026-01-08 Violation — 1115 BROADWAY DUPLICATE 000983-26CPCSB 25-00392772 Encampment with tons of litter, needles, fe… Open Duplicate
2026-01-08 Violation — 1115 BROADWAY DUPLICATE 000983-26CPCSB 25-00371488 There are over 4 tents with fires, trash, a… Open Duplicate
2026-01-08 Violation — 3430 RAINIER AVE S There is an encampment blocking access to residency. It is growing daily. We hav… Open Duplicate
2026-01-08 Violation — 3825 LETITIA AVE S Child witnessed at the site, worried about the childs well being. Lots of trash … Under Investigation
2026-01-08 Violation — 2245 YALE AVE E Dying tree likely to cause damage. Completed
2026-01-08 Violation — 505 HARRISON ST Encampment needs to he removed Completed
2026-01-08 Violation — 505 HARRISON ST Child witnessed at the site, worried about the childs well being. Lots of trash … Closed
2026-01-08 Violation — 505 HARRISON ST Continued build-up of unauthorized encampments on private property, across from … Completed
2026-01-08 Violation — 10702 LINDEN AVE N Removal of 50% limbs on protected tree, machinery used to remove fence posts at … Under Investigation
2026-01-08 Violation — 1725 TAYLOR AVE N Leaves and overgrown bush creating slipping hazard on sidewalk Under Investigation
2026-01-08 Violation — 9426 27TH AVE SW Alleyway of overgrown trees bushes potholes making accessibility difficult, garb… Under Investigation
2026-01-08 Violation — 10033 65th AVE S Unpermitted Offseason grading with heavy equipment Closed
2026-01-08 General Construction $186,290 5609 BEACON AVE S Allow a new single family dwelling unit per land use code. Construct new one fam… —
2026-01-08 General Construction $222,598 3205 NE 98TH ST Construct south one-family dwelling (Establish use as single family residence wi… —
2026-01-08 General Construction $1,406,763 5435 CALIFORNIA AVE SW Establish use as townhouse per land use code and construct three attached duplex… —
2026-01-08 General Construction $1,406,763 5437 CALIFORNIA AVE SW Construct 6-unit townhouse structure per plan. —
2026-01-08 General Construction $188,749 3209 NE 98TH ST Construct substantial alterations to existing north one-family dwelling (Establi… —
2026-01-07 Violation — 320 E PINE ST Tenant says there are constant hot water outages in this apartment building. Cu… Closed
2026-01-07 Violation — 1710 NW 57TH ST Tenant was given a 60-day notice oof a rent increase, and no lease renewal. Closed
2026-01-07 Violation — 1823 18TH AVE Received a 180-day notice regarding rent increase. Notice did not include amount… Completed
2026-01-07 Violation — 1710 NW 57TH ST Landlord is threatening eviction via non-renewal of contract. They are raising t… Completed
2026-01-07 Violation — 2065 NE 73RD ST Renting a house for over a year, has renewed lease. Has 6 months left on current… Completed
2026-01-07 Violation — 10712 5TH AVE NE I am reporting a violation of the Seattle Housing and Building Maintenance Code … Completed
2026-01-07 Violation — 505 HARRISON ST Unauthorized encampment. Don?t close this until you actual do something Completed
2026-01-07 Violation — 2108 N PACIFIC ST rent increase Under Investigation
2026-01-07 Violation — 3618 SW ALASKA ST We are writing to formally file a complaint regarding the operations of an organ… Completed
2026-01-07 Violation — 3416 45TH AVE SW Vacant building complaint,overgrown weeds Initiated
2026-01-07 Violation — 6332 6TH AVE S I am reporting suspected code violations at the above address, specifically Unit… Under Investigation
2026-01-07 Violation — 5606 11TH AVE NE eople breaking in and living in vacant boarded up house stealing stuff from arou… Completed
2026-01-07 Violation — 2620 E CHERRY ST I am a tenant requesting a housing/code compliance inspection due to multiple ha… Completed
2026-01-07 Violation — 1727 SUMMIT AVE On 12/31/25, the apartment building next to mine installed a floodlight that shi… Under Investigation
2026-01-07 Violation — 4830 FAUNTLEROY WAY SW I am submitting this correspondence as a formal complaint regarding an ongoing a… Completed
2026-01-07 Violation — 401 HARVARD AVE E I am a tenant at the above property and am reporting ongoing sanitation and safe… Completed
2026-01-07 Violation — 11222 1ST AVE NW Property owner has been doing heavy tractor work every night for the last two we… Completed
2026-01-07 Violation — 215 1ST AVE W I am writing to bring a health and safety issue to your attention concerning my … Completed
2026-01-07 Violation — 1055 N 38th ST Brinc has installed a bright floodlight without a shield on their parking lot th… Completed
2026-01-07 Violation — 6726 A CORSON AVE S There was construction done on Corson Ave directly north of me today, that inclu… Completed
2026-01-07 Violation — 6726 B CORSON AVE S There is a metal plate on Corson Ave S. Every time a car drives over it, it make… Completed
2026-01-07 Violation — 945 N 92ND ST need tenant guidance/legal council Completed
2026-01-07 Violation — 1609 31ST AVE reporting vacant property lots of garbage debris being stored from neighboring p… Completed
2026-01-07 Violation — 304 NE 50TH ST landlord harassment, threatening to take my itemsout of my storage unit trying t… Completed
2026-01-07 Violation — 6100 26th AVE NW DUPLICATE 011504-25CPCSB Possible hoarder house. Lots of trash is always on the … Completed
2026-01-07 Violation — 617 3RD AVE W Feels as though there is mold in his unit. Would like an inspection and tenant r… Under Investigation
2026-01-07 Violation — 617 3RD AVE W Feels as though there is mold in his unit. Would like an inspection and tenant r… Closed
2026-01-07 Violation — 800 NE 67TH ST Has questions regarding month to month as her lease is about to end. Completed
2026-01-07 Violation — 1300 UNIVERSITY ST Severe mold issue caused tenant to have no heat in both bedrooms. Has moved to h… Under Investigation
2026-01-07 Violation — 4825 S austin ST installed a parking pad in the front yard in violation of a plat condition from … Completed
2026-01-07 Violation — 8350 15TH AVE NW Homeless dude with trash everywhere. Also half naked passed outINSPECTOR: Please… Completed
2026-01-07 Violation — 1101 39th AVE E Overgrown bushes / hedge Completed
2026-01-07 Violation — 4327 SW EDMUNDS ST Multiple branches of tree growing over sidewalk at head or face height. Frequent… Completed
2026-01-07 Violation — 419 14TH AVE E Tree is blocking the entire sidewalk and you have to duck under it. House number… Completed
2026-01-07 Violation — 5454 42ND AVE SW Overgrown shrubbery blocking sidewalk. Southwest Finley is a major walking path … Completed
2026-01-07 Violation — 428 BROADWAY E Daily Indoor Drug Use in Public Area Under Investigation
2026-01-07 Violation — 1530 NE 98TH ST Pedestrian safety hazard due to overgrown foliage. On a busy street with no side… 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.

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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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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