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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
2026-01-07 Violation — 11733 EVANSTON AVE N Received a rent increase (1/6/2026) want to know rights? Completed
2026-01-07 General Construction $1,079,740 7128 55TH AVE S Establish use as single-family dwelling unit per land use code. Construct new on… —
2026-01-07 General Construction $262,939 3207 NE 98TH ST Construct middle one-family dwelling (Establish use as single family residence w… —
2026-01-07 General Construction $623,124 1616 A 21ST AVE Establish use as townhouse existing single family residence to remain per land u… —
2026-01-07 Violation — 10529 ASHWORTH AVE N Tenant received 14 day to vacate notice. Completed
2026-01-07 Violation — 12548 LAKE CITY WAY NE Eviction Completed
2026-01-07 General Construction $357,863 4903 B 19TH AVE S Construct east SFR per plans. Permit to build two single family residences per l… —
2026-01-07 Violation — 4203 FRANCIS AVE N Building ADU/tool shed without permit, currently framing Completed
2026-01-07 Violation — 3742 SW SULLIVAN ST 3742 SW Sullivan St is abandoned and infested with rats. We share a property lin… Under Investigation
2026-01-07 Violation — 801 SPRING ST The laundry dryer has been broken for 6 months and before that the heat to both … Completed
2026-01-07 Violation — 4026 SW ORCHARD ST Constructing an unpermitted addition to a garage/shed Under Investigation
2026-01-07 Violation — 9520 RAINIER AVE S Tenant whose prop mgmt is forcing her to move her car from her parking spot ever… Completed
2026-01-07 Violation — 2135 S BRANDON ST — Completed
2026-01-07 Violation — 922 12TH AVE E Sewer connection construction, killing tree in parking strip, doesn't look like … Completed
2026-01-07 Violation — 1304 E JOHN ST Rent increase Completed
2026-01-07 General Construction $379,659 4905 B 19TH AVE S Construct west SFR per plans [[LAND USE DESCRIPTION HERE]] (Construct (2) one-fa… —
2026-01-07 Violation — 7507 45TH AVE S — Completed
2026-01-07 Violation — 7120 34TH AVE SW reporting abandon property Under Investigation
2026-01-07 Violation — 8302 AURORA AVE N A flashing light has been installed at the SW corner of the building in progress… Completed
2026-01-07 General Construction $869,229 2122 9TH AVE W Construct new multifamily building occupy per plan (Establish use as townhouse p… —
2026-01-07 Violation — 3620 SW ALASKA ST The west side shelter is being operated without the proper food permits and shel… Completed
2026-01-07 Violation — 936 BROADWAY E This building does not meet the minimum requirements for habitation.  We were wi… Completed
2026-01-07 Violation — 358 N 74TH ST Storage of materials in the public right of way. Materials have been stored alo… Under Investigation
2026-01-07 Violation — 4336 15TH AVE S Received a rent increase of $300. Has to sign by jan 10th. Would like to know i… Completed
2026-01-06 General Construction $450,000 2103 9TH AVE W Construct new one-family dwelling maintaining portions of existing foundation an… —
2026-01-06 Violation — 430 8TH AVE N Every trash room overflowing, nobody cleaning Completed
2026-01-06 Violation — 2250 NW 59TH ST I am submitting a formal complaint regarding excessive exterior lighting and nig… Under Investigation
2026-01-06 Violation — 1611 BOYLSTON AVE New tenant is doing non-permitted construction, adding new building items on the… Completed
2026-01-06 Violation — 926 12TH AVE E Workers are digging large trench (about 10 feet long by about 2 feet wide and ab… Completed
2026-01-06 Violation — 231 BELMONT AVE E Hello, I live in an older apartment building in Capitol Hill with a fireplace th… Completed
2026-01-06 Violation — 349 16TH AVE E Noise complaint Completed
2026-01-06 Violation — 445 36TH AVE The homeowners are doing plumbing and electrical work and demolition without a p… Under Investigation
2026-01-06 Violation — 121 STEWART ST NO COLD WATER, ONLY SCALDING HOT WATER. FEELS AS THOUGH HOA IS RETALIATING AGAIN… Completed
2026-01-06 Violation — 2524 Magnolia BLVD W Renting out MIL apartment. Permit for rental use was denied when constructing ho… Closed
2026-01-06 Violation — 121 STEWART ST NO COLD WATER, ONLY SCALDING HOT WATER. FEELS AS THOUGH HOA IS RETALIATING AGAIN… Under Investigation
2026-01-06 Violation — 3446 13TH AVE W Construction site waste pile is too large for site and it is not in recyclable a… Open Duplicate
2026-01-06 Violation — 1701 STURGUS AVE S Water leak under kitchen sink, can't use sink, water on floor. Rats in unit. Mol… NOV Issued
2026-01-06 Violation — 4022 SW ORCHARD ST In the past week, at least three large Douglas Fir trees were removed from the p… Open Duplicate
2026-01-06 Violation — 1800 N 46TH ST multiple planting strip violations, fully blocking access between street and sid… Completed
2026-01-06 Violation — 1807 20TH AVE S Forwarded complaint from UCT:Vegetation, dirt, mud flow and slough from adjacent… Completed
2026-01-06 Violation — 2201 N 56TH ST Tree on private property is blocking visibility of bus stop sign and should be t… Completed
2026-01-06 Violation — 14050 1st AVE NE Noise Complaint Completed
2026-01-06 Violation — 3815 ASHWORTH AVE N Following a fire that occurred at this residence in October 2025, a substantial … Open Duplicate
2026-01-06 Violation — 421 W ROY ST Complaint Type:Lack of Essential Service - No Adequate Hot WaterDescription of P… Completed
2026-01-06 Violation — 7523 45TH AVE S — Completed
2026-01-06 General Construction $931,810 2120 9TH AVE W Construct new West townhouse per plan (Establish use as townhouse per land use c… —
2026-01-06 General Construction $553,559 6744 JONES AVE NW Construct east two-family dwelling per plan. (Establish use as townhouse per lan… —
2026-01-06 Violation — 1700 E MADISON ST The elevator for the entire south building has been out for more than 2 weeks. M… Completed
2026-01-06 Violation — 610 2ND AVE W Junk storage violation Completed
2026-01-06 Violation — 610 2ND AVE W Unauthorized Encampments - 25-00344149 and 25-00359721 UCT:0001820054 Greetings… Initiated
2026-01-06 Violation — 442 S MAIN ST 10 days' notice to vacate. Completed
2026-01-06 Violation — 2201 SW HOLDEN ST The rental property had replaced the roofs of several buildings in October-Novem… Closed
2026-01-06 Violation — 2652 NW 95TH ST I was hoping someone from SDCI could stop by and check on a residential construc… Completed
2026-01-06 Violation — 8520 EVANSTON AVE N I lived at 8520 Evanston Ave N, apartment 434, for about five years. When we mov… Closed
2026-01-06 Violation — 2338 44TH AVE SW There are newly constructed fences at 2338 44th Ave SW Units A and B that illega… Under Investigation
2026-01-06 Violation — 1208 N 48TH ST Side blocked forcing to walk on busy street. Not ADA complaint Closed
2026-01-06 Violation — 111 CEDAR ST Heater is broken. Tenant has not had heat in unit for 2 years and issue is still… Completed
2026-01-06 Violation — 6516 37TH AVE SW House is going to be demolished, has applied for tenant relocation in mail. Chec… Completed
2026-01-06 Violation — 1745 NW 63RD ST OVERGROWN VEGETATION: LOW HANGING TREES Completed
2026-01-06 Violation — 1746 N 130TH ST I am reporting illegal dumping at 1746 N 130th N Seattle WA 98113. This propert… Completed
2026-01-06 Violation — 901 NW MARKET ST PER CSB: Bright lights blink 24/7 into our windows. Lights are on some trailers … Under Investigation
2026-01-06 Violation — 700 N 67TH ST VEGETATION OVERGROWTH Completed
2026-01-06 Violation — 10231 RADFORD AVE NW Landlord evicting tenant saying she can't honor lease due to lease violation reg… Completed
2026-01-06 Violation — 505 HARRISON ST Homeless camps popping up, causing more homeless people to filter into the area,… Completed
2026-01-06 Violation — 3210 NW 54TH ST Bright light pouring into my next door apartment from newly installed lights ove… Under Investigation
2026-01-06 Violation — 3901 SW ALASKA ST Homeless encampment Completed
2026-01-06 Violation — 417 14TH AVE E The tree branches are so low it's impossible to use the sidewalk Open Duplicate
2026-01-06 Violation — 417 14TH AVE E Overgrown tree. One or several of the branches have grown out over the sidewalk,… Open Duplicate
2026-01-06 Violation — 10341 STONE AVE N Tenant feels there is structural damage in home. Flooring is unstable, entire un… Completed
2026-01-06 Violation — 2800 Western AVE Residential elevator (EQP-CY-05857) down for 45+ days. Property manager claims p… Closed
2026-01-06 Violation — 2010 TERRY AVE 3 Day Notice; SMC 22.205.010.P Closed
2026-01-06 Violation — 3216 S HUDSON ST Ongoing illegal dumping and severe property neglect at Hoang's Billiard on Hudso… Open Duplicate
2026-01-06 Violation — 5334 7TH AVE NE Mold in unit, basement has flooded twice. Tenant is requesting to end lease earl… Completed
2026-01-06 Violation — 621 S KING ST States they are harrassing her, believes 2-way mirrors were installed in her hom… Completed
2026-01-06 Violation — 211 N 103RD ST Currently 3rd day tenant has had no water at all. States it goes out for days at… Under Investigation
2026-01-06 Violation — 420 E Pike ST Premium Parking manages the parking garage. I made the payment for parking at tw… Completed
2026-01-06 Violation — 5334 7TH AVE NE Mold in unit, basement has flooded twice. Tenant is requesting to end lease earl… Under Investigation
2026-01-06 Violation — 1620 13TH AVE Unit B in the "Lavilla" apartment complex at 1620 13th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122 is… Completed
2026-01-06 Violation — 2212 1ST AVE Dead body biohazard at Kasota (door left open by police) -ongoing smell, unsafe … Closed
2026-01-06 Violation — 5956 41ST AVE SW NA Completed
2026-01-06 Violation — 2727 EASTLAKE AVE E Backup of sewage creating mold and sewage in laundry room Completed
2026-01-06 General Construction $565,204 6746 JONES AVE NW Construct west two-family dwelling per plan. (Establish use as townhouse per lan… —
2026-01-06 Violation — 4120 BURKE AVE N PER CSB: Noise and light pollution - strobe light and alarm at construction site… Under Investigation
2026-01-05 Violation — 9750 RAINIER AVE S Would like to make complaint about neighbor pouring concrete into lake Washingto… Initiated
2026-01-05 Violation — 6056 martin luther king jr WAY S There is a large volume of vegetation growing on the corner of Graham and Martin… Under Investigation
2026-01-05 Violation — 417 14TH AVE E This branch has been blocking the walkway for months. Completed
2026-01-05 Violation — 8849 NESBIT AVE N Person living in tent on our block was screwing around with our meter boxes. See… Completed
2026-01-05 Violation — 3010 59TH AVE SW Per CSB: Light pollution from the Alki ES construction project. No need for this… Under Investigation
2026-01-05 Violation — 9501 SAND POINT WAY NE Per CSB: The house in the north west corner of sandpoint and 95th ne intersectio… Completed
2026-01-05 Violation — 3919 STONE WAY N Per CSB: Lots of junk in stone way parking lot Under Investigation
2026-01-05 Violation — 2933 2ND AVE An individual has broken through a gate into a private, restricted area at the r… Under Investigation
2026-01-05 Violation — 419 14TH AVE E Very low hanging tree branches blocking sidewalk on 14th Ave E between Harrison … Completed
2026-01-05 Violation — 1605 E ALDER ST Overgrown veg Completed
2026-01-05 Violation — 6412 LINDEN AVE N CSB - sidewalk blocked Completed
2026-01-05 Violation — 7608 RAINIER AVE S CSB - Trailer blocking 1/2 of sidewalk Completed
2026-01-05 Violation — 9409 4TH AVE SW CSB - Garbage etc piling up once again outside fence - PER SPU: Please transfer … Completed
2026-01-05 Violation — 2220 5TH AVE N CSB - Land slide on a hill. Under Investigation
2026-01-05 Violation — 6708 CALIFORNIA AVE SW CSB - Large and continuous water leak. 12 months a year. Standing water in garag… Closed
2026-01-05 Violation — 1314 N 137TH ST PER CSB: Construction project built a road between our houses to get to the midd… Under Investigation
2026-01-05 Violation — 12707 35TH AVE NE PER CSB: Fence across sidewalk 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.

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.
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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