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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
2026-01-05 Violation — 4400 35TH AVE SW PER CSB: Furniture dumped in City Light corral in alley of 4400 SW Fauntleroy Wa… Under Investigation
2026-01-05 Violation — 9439 Olson PL SW PER CSB: Garbage, misc debris, once again piling up Completed
2026-01-05 Violation — 2256 HARBOR AVE SW PER CSB: Expired license plate tabs on vehicles exposed in. this location in Wes… Completed
2026-01-05 Violation — 2405 7TH AVE PER CSB: Flood lights left on at construction site Completed
2026-01-05 Violation — 4532 15TH AVE S PER CSB: Front area full of trash and furniture. This has been a problem for mon… Completed
2026-01-05 Violation — 3107 E Harrison ST Property owners bushes are overgrown. Can fit my kids stroller on the sidewalk Under Investigation
2026-01-05 Violation — 2226 44TH AVE SW Vegetation hanging low over sidewalk Completed
2026-01-05 Violation — 1519 E HOWELL ST CSB 26-00002185There is a guy sleeping in front of the front door blocking peopl… Completed
2026-01-05 Violation — 1515 E YESLER WAY CSB 26-00002467 Concerned that this belongs to a homeless person and not sure wh… Completed
2026-01-05 Violation — 650 S DEARBORN ST Unauthorized encampmentreference: 016018-25CP Completed
2026-01-05 Violation — 2106 RAINIER AVE S There's a homeless encampment in the vacant pit near the Rainer Ave S & S Walker… Completed
2026-01-05 Violation — 2218 1ST AVE Unauthorized encampment on private property Completed
2026-01-05 Violation — 1601 19TH AVE Per CSB: 1601 19th, Pine St side. S walk of street permanently blocked for const… Closed
2026-01-05 Violation — 3101 NE 145TH ST Management is doing maintenance in hallway, tenant would like to ensure it is sa… Completed
2026-01-05 Violation — 6706 B CORSON AVE S Landlord has questions regarding lease renewal. Does not want to renew tenants l… Completed
2026-01-05 Violation — 4427 S FRONTENAC ST Has tenant who has been there for a year. There was a laundry issue going on for… Completed
2026-01-05 Violation — 3618 SW ALASKA ST Complainant states they are operating as an unauthorized homeless shelter. Owner… Completed
2026-01-05 Violation — 1200 WESTERN AVE Moved into rental in August, a month after move in he noticed mold in closet. Th… Completed
2026-01-05 Violation — 1200 WESTERN AVE Moved into rental in August, a month after move in he noticed mold in closet. Th… Under Investigation
2026-01-05 Violation — 6718 4TH AVE NW On a fixed term lease, has not been offered lease renewal. Does he have right to… Closed
2026-01-05 Violation — 505 HARRISON ST DUPLICATE 014021-25CPCSB 26-00001687Encampment Open Duplicate
2026-01-05 Violation — 5315 TALLMAN AVE NW Loud leaf blowing occurs at this property from approximately 10:30-midnight on w… Closed
2026-01-05 Violation — 1823 E MADISON ST there are no exterior lights after 10:pm. NO LIGHTS in the common exterior of th… Closed
2026-01-05 Violation — 2728 NE 130TH ST Unpermitted detached additional dwelling unit. Converted garage to a rental unit… Completed
2026-01-05 Violation — 13725 32ND AVE NE Condensation builds on the inside of the windows during the Fall/Winter which ca… Completed
2026-01-05 Violation — 4126 CHILBERG AVE SW I am following up on a complaint that I made a couple of months ago, but can't l… Completed
2026-01-05 Violation — 4329 DENSMORE AVE N Owner rents a room in her home. Tenant complained of paint chips falling off, t… Completed
2026-01-05 Violation — 221 MNOR AVE N Tenant wants to break lease due maintenance issues that are always occurring and… Under Investigation
2026-01-05 Violation — 2314 N 130TH ST This property has an existing dwelling (utility shed) that is within 1 ft of the… Completed
2026-01-05 Violation — 217 21ST AVE Tenant says windows are leaking in bedroom, there is a hole in the ceiling, and … Completed
2026-01-05 Violation — 7334 15TH AVE NE Stairs have rot and almost slipped and fell off of stairs making a delivery.  Th… Closed
2026-01-05 Violation — 313 21ST AVE Junked car left in alley behind house for 2 + yearsVehicle has been badly vandal… Completed
2026-01-05 Violation — 3210 NE 75th ST Parking in the required front yard. Gravel has been placed on the required fron… Completed
2026-01-05 Violation — 7700 18th AVE NW Owner is getting her house re re-piped, gave roommate 60 days to relocate, Indiv… Completed
2026-01-05 General Construction $1,000 11257 EVANSTON AVE N Convert SFR to DADU - no work (Allow a new single-family residence with an attac… —
2026-01-05 Violation — 5020 CALIFORNIA AVE SW received rent increase, landlord also only offering one method of rent payment. … Completed
2026-01-05 Violation — 6500 19TH AVE NE Received eviction notice from landlord, in process of selling home. Tenant right… Completed
2026-01-05 Violation — 8750 HAMLET AVE S OWNER WANTS TO MOVE BACK INTO HER PROPERTY. TENANTS ARE THERE NOW. NEED TO SPE… Completed
2026-01-05 General Construction $232,862 13540 B 25TH AVE NE Construct new one family dwelling per plan. Remove existing detached garage. —
2026-01-05 Violation — 632 10TH AVE E P2 landlord failure to renew lease in proper time Completed
2026-01-05 Violation — 12014 35TH AVE NE Tenant says drains are not working in home due to clogged pipes. Water is prese… Completed
2026-01-05 Violation — 3831 35TH AVE W received lease renewal document, rent increase, and end of term notice, would li… Completed
2026-01-05 Violation — 707 S SNOQUALMIE ST The complaint is regarding parcel 3958900490.I cannot find the address of the pr… Under Investigation
2026-01-05 Violation — 1220 N 45TH ST Landlord with questions about rent increase notices Completed
2026-01-05 Violation — 4212 PASADENA PL NE Carbon monoxide leak caused by HVAC, ordered by SFD to not turn on heaters. Closed
2026-01-05 Violation — 612 MALDEN AVE E Apartment building was sold on November 13, 2025 and internal/external renovatio… Closed
2026-01-05 Violation — 2401 SW HOLDEN ST The landlord of our apartment complex is claiming the following charges:Monthly … Under Investigation
2026-01-05 Violation — 7526 45TH AVE S — Warning
2026-01-05 Violation — 1330 CALIFORNIA AVE SW Application for a Tenant Relocation License. Total units: 4; units occupied: 3.… Reviews In Process
2026-01-05 Violation — 2215 1ST AVE No refrigerator, landlord refuses to fix Completed
2026-01-05 Violation — 223 N 137TH ST Served 10 day pay or vacate notice, related to 014996-25CP Completed
2026-01-05 Violation — 1936 EASTLAKE AVE E Large construction machinery working at 5 AM in the morning on bus rapid transit… Completed
2026-01-05 Violation — 3332 27th AVE S CSB 25-00286943 Unauthorized encampment. Multiple people trespassing on private… Completed
2026-01-05 Violation — 2541 13TH AVE W Vegetation overgrowth Completed
2026-01-05 Violation — 2650 ALKI AVE SW Landlord threatening tenant, no sign of eviction yet, tenant thinks this might h… Closed
2026-01-05 Violation — 10 W SMITH ST Vegetation overgrowth Warning
2026-01-05 Violation — 11222 1st AVE NW Construction noise occurred at 1030pm on New Years Day.  It sounded like an impa… Completed
2026-01-05 Violation — 4327 S MORGAN ST The deck and garage on the neighboring property (4327 S Morgan St, Seattle, WA 9… Under Investigation
2026-01-05 Violation — 617 S DEARBORN ST Trespass private property Completed
2026-01-04 Violation — 12002 Pinehurst WAY NW Overgrown vegetation creating parking hazard at intersection Under Investigation
2026-01-04 Violation — 4025 Stone WAY N A new lighted sign has been installed at street level facing the street in Unit … Under Investigation
2026-01-04 Violation — 5650 24TH AVE NW Bathroom and laundry room often smell of raw sewage. I've told my landlord sever… Completed
2026-01-04 Violation — 621 HARVARD AVE E Elevator has been out of order for months now. Closed
2026-01-04 Violation — 4609 UNION BAY PL NE My lease at U Place Apartments was scheduled to end on August 25, 2025, but the … Completed
2026-01-04 Violation — 4763 LEARY AVE NW Sidewalk is overgrown and blocked by brambles from the ajacent private property.… Completed
2026-01-04 Violation — 433 BELLEVUE AVE E The floor of the trash area is often completely covered in trash, making it impo… Closed
2026-01-04 Violation — 5227 LEARY AVE NW Vegetation in parking spaces Completed
2026-01-04 Violation — 4549 RENTON AVE S Down tree from previous wind storm. Covered in ivy so may be difficult to see. L… Under Investigation
2026-01-04 Violation — 5454 42ND AVE SW Overgrown vegetation over sidewalk Under Investigation
2026-01-04 Violation — 1823 E MADISON ST We have no safe drinking water. A new heater was installed and the water is cont… Closed
2026-01-04 Violation — 8612 Palatine AVE N My oven/stove unit has been broken for three and a half weeks. This is the sixth… Closed
2026-01-04 Violation — 14022 MIDVALE AVE N "I am the former tenant who was displaced by this hazard. I have high-resolution… Completed
2026-01-04 Violation — 300 N 130TH ST My landlord showed me the apartment in june w the leak in kit hen said he would … Completed
2026-01-04 Violation — 14300 15th AVE NE Breeches fence allowing unauthorized access to property Under Investigation
2026-01-03 Violation — 2100 2ND AVE The parking lot at 2100 2ND AVE (which extends into the parcel 2103 3RD AVE 9812… Completed
2026-01-03 Violation — 6551 SAND POINT WAY NE Non permitted heavy construction excessive noise everyday prior to 7am. Usually … Completed
2026-01-03 Violation — 4614 SW EDMUNDS ST Overgrown vegetation over sidewalk Under Investigation
2026-01-03 Violation — 733 Summit AVE E My friend who manages apartments told me to complain here:  I pay extra for an i… Completed
2026-01-03 Violation — 705 2ND AVE W Hello,This is the fourth day that our building has not had hot water. Our proper… Open Duplicate
2026-01-03 Violation — 5616 38TH AVE SW They have been working outside of noise ordinance hours, starting before 9 am on… Closed
2026-01-03 Violation — 705 2ND AVE W My building has not had hot water since December 31. Open Duplicate
2026-01-03 Violation — 705 2ND AVE W Dangerous electrical routing in apartment building Closed
2026-01-03 Violation — 705 2nd AVE W Building has had no hot water for 96 hours Open Duplicate
2026-01-03 Violation — 725 N 89TH ST Over grown vegetation on sidewalk. Strollers cannot pass. Under Investigation
2026-01-03 Violation — 5616 38TH AVE SW This is the 3rd weekend that loud construction noise began just after 7 a.m. and… Completed
2026-01-03 Violation — 421 W ROY ST Hot water has been offline since Dec 30th 2025. Also heating in units is insuffi… Closed
2026-01-03 Violation — 4225 7th AVE NE Black mold throughout building now even worse due to flood in garage. Visible mo… Closed
2026-01-03 Violation — 2900 SW MYRTLE ST Semi-trailer loaded with container parked in yard. Garbage strewn throughout the… Completed
2026-01-03 Violation — 220 BELMONT AVE E Fence has fallen and not been fixed Completed
2026-01-03 Violation — 421 W ROY ST 1) the hot water has been out since 12/29/25. Management has not given us any id… Completed
2026-01-03 Violation — 2803 S Orcas ST .re: SDCI CC 18583;.inq: subj church restless for having outgrown facility; f… Completed
2026-01-03 Violation — 4801 42nd AVE S Apartment at 4801 42nd Ave S Seattle, WA 98118, the building landlord doesn't ma… Under Investigation
2026-01-03 Violation — 7930 RAINIER AVE S Building B. SPD responds to CONSTANT false area of refuge alarm trips. This is a… Completed
2026-01-03 Violation — 3803 S WARSAW ST Area of refuge alarm false trips on floor 5 elevator lobby. SPD has responded to… Completed
2026-01-03 Violation — 7019 14th AVE NW The owner of this property has created an ADU without any permit records. She is… Under Investigation
2026-01-03 Violation — 8816 Nesbit AVE N An alarm has been going off consistently, seemingly at this address, for the las… Closed
2026-01-03 Violation — 3812 E MADISON ST Overgrown shrub, blocking sidewalk Under Investigation
2026-01-03 Violation — 945 N 92ND ST The entry door to our unit also provides access to another unit and is not self … Closed
2026-01-03 Violation — 4757 46TH AVE SW Vegetation on sidewalk Completed
2026-01-03 Violation — 8805 3RD AVE S Blackberries in vacant lot growing out into the eastbound lane of S. Trenton. 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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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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