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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
2026-05-22 Violation — 422 N 63RD ST This property development is exceeding the impervious surface limitations.  Base… Initiated
2026-05-22 Violation — 5224 12TH AVE NE Unit B is extremely run down. We have dealt with black mold growing in the bathr… Initiated
2026-05-21 Violation — 2216 NW 59TH ST Questions about lease renewal Under Investigation
2026-05-21 Violation — 658 NW 88TH ST Retaining wall in between properties - wall is shifting Completed
2026-05-21 Violation — 5510 15TH AVE S House has rats. Feeds rats and birds. Junk in yard. Hoarders. Feeds rats at tele… Initiated
2026-05-21 Violation — 3811 NE 87TH ST second floor deck construction without permit, individual was grinding Hardie si… Initiated
2026-05-21 Violation — 5727 S LANGSTON RD Hello! I was driving by this house the other day and I noticed an unusual amount… Initiated
2026-05-21 Violation — 1710 E Denny WAY Bushes blocking sidewalk Warning
2026-05-21 Violation — 3005 NW 80TH ST Retaining wall built in ROW wall and fence combined height over 9ft wall over 4 … Initiated
2026-05-21 Violation — 506 WARD ST As shown in the attached before-and-after photos, the curb area previously marke… Initiated
2026-05-21 Violation — 207 E Edgar ST Hedge and tree blocking sidewalk Completed
2026-05-21 Violation — 2632 EASTLAKE AVE E Hedge overgrowing sidewalk Warning
2026-05-21 Violation — 1521 NW 65TH ST My partner and I reported a bedbug infestation to property management at Avenue … Initiated
2026-05-21 Violation — 737 OLIVE WAY The Olive8 condo association is having EV chargers installed. An electrical perm… Initiated
2026-05-21 Violation — 120 10TH AVE E Current lease ends 6/24, he has signed renewal. However, landlord is charging ol… Under Investigation
2026-05-21 Violation — 10702 LINDEN AVE N green building Initiated
2026-05-21 Violation — 2114 E FIR ST Building has been vacant for many months. Garbage and trash accumulating on and … Initiated
2026-05-21 Violation — 8018 11TH AVE NE — Warning
2026-05-21 Violation — 3805 Aurora AVE N See prior complaint. Junk letter issued but no action. Construction debris still… Initiated
2026-05-21 Violation — 10708 LINDEN AVE N Green Building Initiated
2026-05-21 Violation — 6017 51ST AVE S Fire damage on vacant building Under Investigation
2026-05-21 Violation — 2410 QUEEN ANNE AVE N Landlord being retaliatory to tenant about repairs needed that were found in RRI… Under Investigation
2026-05-21 Violation — 10025 35th AVE NE Vegetation and thorny bushes Warning
2026-05-21 Violation — 10025 35th AVE NE Weeds Completed
2026-05-21 Violation — 13721 37TH AVE NE The property at 13721 37th Ave NE is currently actively listed on the open marke… Initiated
2026-05-21 Violation — 6900 EAST GREEN LAKE WAY N Rent increase, questions about negotiating rent price Under Investigation
2026-05-21 Violation — 1718 MELROSE AVE We were given a 90-day notice to vacate for "substantial renovations," except mo… Initiated
2026-05-21 Violation — 426 BELLEVUE AVE E Rent increase, reached out to landlord with questions but is unable to reach the… Under Investigation
2026-05-21 Violation — 65 S WASHINGTON ST Elevator is out, has been out for over 2 months. Is disabled, cannot go up and d… NOV Issued
2026-05-21 Violation — 4722 15TH AVE NE Fencing has been cut and dumping of mattress and other furniture and garbage acc… Initiated
2026-05-21 Violation — 525 14TH AVE E P2 entry without notice Under Investigation
2026-05-21 Violation — 7544 12th AVE NE There are several extra large bags of trash sitting on side of my neighboring va… Initiated
2026-05-21 Violation — 1020 SENECA ST Questions about TRAO Completed
2026-05-21 Violation — 2923 FRANKLIN AVE E I would like to report a property whose front yard and backyard are not being pr… Initiated
2026-05-21 Violation — 1706 12TH AVE NA Initiated
2026-05-21 General Construction $567,345 9042 A WALLINGFORD AVE N Construct new East two family dwelling (unit 4/5) per plan (Establish use as sin… —
2026-05-21 Violation — 4200 PASADENA PL NE Black mold, roach and rat infestation. Roaches in her stove as well as hot water… Initiated
2026-05-21 Violation — 14023 32ND AVE NE I am submitting a complaint regarding an ongoing cockroach infestation in my ren… Initiated
2026-05-21 Violation — 2621 2ND AVE Landlord wants tenant out of unit so that he can sell. There is no current lease… Under Investigation
2026-05-21 Violation — 1711 E OLIVE WAY Drywall missing, construction going on, wondering if he's able to receive rent c… Initiated
2026-05-21 Violation — 180 DENNY WAY NOISE Initiated
2026-05-21 Violation — 5052 C RENTON AVE S Work w/o a permit Under Investigation
2026-05-21 Violation — 842 NE 102ND ST NOISE Initiated
2026-05-21 General Construction $344,136 6027 A 4TH AVE NE Construct new one family dwelling (SE - SFR2) per plan. (Establish use as (2) si… —
2026-05-21 Violation — 3220 SW BARTON ST Owner Tierza Clerc is leasing a windowless basement room as a separate bedroom r… Initiated
2026-05-21 Violation — 312 21ST AVE Landlord provided 30-day intent to sell notice via text. Seeking tenant rights. Under Investigation
2026-05-21 Violation — 10017 35TH AVE NE Weeds encroaching sidewalk Warning
2026-05-21 Violation — 1167 REPUBLICAN ST Received 60-day notice, after received 4-10-day notices. Seeking tenant rights. Under Investigation
2026-05-21 Violation — 207 E Edgar ST Hedge and tree blocking the sidewalk Warning
2026-05-21 Violation — 4908 42ND AVE S sub alt w/o permits & inspections Initiated
2026-05-21 General Construction $706,107 6025 A 4TH AVE NE Construct new two family dwelling (W - SFR3 & SFR4) per plan. (Establish use as … —
2026-05-21 General Construction $263,227 609 N 143RD ST Construct one-family dwelling per plan —
2026-05-21 General Construction $344,136 6027 B 4TH AVE NE Construct new one family dwelling (NE - SFR1) per plan. (Establish use as (2) si… —
2026-05-21 Violation — 4600 36th AVE SW I've lived at the Nova apartments in West Seattle for since 2018. I have never r… Initiated
2026-05-21 General Construction $283,521 9044 WALLINGFORD AVE N Construct new North middle one family dwelling (unit 2) per plan (Establish use … —
2026-05-21 General Construction $534,285 9038 WALLINGFORD AVE N Construct new West one family dwelling (unit 1) per plan (Establish use as singl… —
2026-05-21 General Construction $283,521 9040 WALLINGFORD AVE N Construct new South middle one family dwelling (unit 3) per plan (Establish use … —
2026-05-20 Violation — 3442 NW 65TH ST Shed is built too close to property line and fence that is on the property line … Initiated
2026-05-20 Violation — 3022 NE 137TH ST Rent increase over 10% Completed
2026-05-20 Violation — 3610 W COMMODORE WAY Shared bulkhead failing and eroding near Puget Sound in between properties. Stru… Under Investigation
2026-05-20 Violation — 400 23RD AVE There is construction at Garfield High School that goes on until late into the n… Initiated
2026-05-20 Violation — 75 VINE ST Questions about pet fees Under Investigation
2026-05-20 Violation — 5061 37TH AVE S Neighbor is running business outside of one apartment and living in another. Ten… Under Investigation
2026-05-20 Violation — 513 B PROSPECT ST Construction workers have been making excessive noise during work ours that are … Initiated
2026-05-20 Violation — 1424 29TH AVE Neighbor is dispersing storm water from a drain, and it is affecting complainant… Under Investigation
2026-05-20 Violation — 9202 31ST AVE SW To Whom It May Concern, I am writing to request a code compliance review of a f… Initiated
2026-05-20 Violation — 2572 GILMAN DR W Management claims not to have copy of key to unit. Workers who repaired decks ha… Closed
2026-05-20 Violation — 9000 45TH AVE NE I'm following up on a report I submitted Monday 5/18/2026 via the complaint line… Under Investigation
2026-05-20 Violation — 1727 14TH AVE The unit's condition has continued to degrade with little action from the landlo… Initiated
2026-05-20 Violation — 3801 STONE WAY N There is commercial construction occurring directly north of the Bowman Apartmen… Initiated
2026-05-20 Violation — 3134 EAST LAURELHURST DR NE I am submitting this complaint as a former tenant of the lower dwelling unit at … Initiated
2026-05-20 Violation — 513 B PROSPECT ST Construction workers making excessive noise during work hours not related to con… Initiated
2026-05-20 General Construction $216,896 6827 SEWARD PARK AVE S Construct middle one family dwelling per plan. (Establish use as single-family r… —
2026-05-20 Violation — 11503 6th AVE NW The owners or agents have constructed a 8 foot fence the run through the ECA buf… Initiated
2026-05-20 Violation — 1635 22nd AVE garbage and recycling strewn about the yard Initiated
2026-05-20 General Construction $335,562 2519 B S JUNEAU ST Construct new one family dwelling (Unit 2) per plan. (Establish use as housing f… —
2026-05-20 General Construction $230,928 12025 22ND AVE NE Allow new detached accessory dwelling unit to existing single family use per lan… —
2026-05-20 Violation — 1314 W BOSTON ST Water staining present on entryway ceiling directly below patio with waterproof … Initiated
2026-05-20 Violation — 110 W olympic PL majot motor oil spill in Garage. Dangerous fall issue, slippery Closed
2026-05-20 Violation — 4528 44TH AVE SW Eviction Under Investigation
2026-05-20 Violation — 1210 NW 70TH ST Junk storage Warning
2026-05-20 Violation — 3621 33RD AVE S Brown water coming out of both sinks, toilet as well. Under Investigation
2026-05-20 Violation — 6900 EAST GREEN LAKE WAY N 3-day eviction notice. Son is on lease, has mental health issues, mother will be… Under Investigation
2026-05-20 Violation — 1407 S HILL ST Question about last month rent payment before move out Under Investigation
2026-05-20 Violation — 4550 33RD AVE S Homeowner wants to know on how to go about renting rooms in his place of residen… Under Investigation
2026-05-20 Violation — 13721 37TH AVE NE The property at 13721 37th Ave NE is currently actively listed on the open marke… Initiated
2026-05-20 Violation — 1942 WESTLAKE AVE Wondering if landlord can include legal name as reporter in notice to neighbor t… Under Investigation
2026-05-20 Violation — 6901 M L KING JR WAY S Applied to apartment, withholding holding deposit Under Investigation
2026-05-20 Violation — 3312 W DRAVUS ST A building permit set excludes below grade retaining walls and tall fencing cons… Under Investigation
2026-05-20 Violation — 800 SENECA ST My thermostat has been broken since 4-9-2026. I put in a service request on that… Under Investigation
2026-05-20 Violation — 542 31ST AVE Neighbor is worried... a retaining wall is being built adjacent to their propert… Under Investigation
2026-05-20 Violation — 3408 BEACON AVE S Application for a Tenant Relocation License. Total units: 1: units occupied: 1.… Initiated
2026-05-20 General Construction $335,562 2519 A S JUNEAU ST Construct new one family dwelling (Unit 1) per plan. (Establish use as housing f… —
2026-05-20 Violation — 3831 STONE WAY N Construction noise began around 6:10 am this morning. Initiated
2026-05-20 General Construction $317,484 5210 S WILLOW ST Construct west one-family dwelling SFR3 per plan. (Establish single-family use p… —
2026-05-20 General Construction $298,536 5212 S WILLOW ST Construct middle one-family dwelling SFR2 per plan. (Establish single-family use… —
2026-05-20 General Construction $353,955 5214 S WILLOW ST Construct east one-family dwelling per plan. (Establish use as single-family dwe… —
2026-05-20 Violation — 1635 22ND AVE Grafitti covers the front of the abandoned building and two sides of its retaini… Initiated
2026-05-20 General Construction $262,807 10709 15TH AVE NE Construct SOUTH one-family dwelling (DADU1) per plan. (Allow housing for two new… —
2026-05-20 General Construction $226,771 6829 SEWARD PARK AVE S Construct west one family dwelling per plan. (Establish use as single-family res… —
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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.

How can contractors find construction leads in Seattle?

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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Seattle permit & owner data, by use case

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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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