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Latest permits filed with the Seattle building department
| Date | Address | Type | Description | Contractor/Applicant |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-09 | 6316 22ND AVE S | - | Establish use as single-family residence per land use code. Construct 3 new sing... | - |
| 2026-04-09 | 1201 3RD AVE | - | Construct alterations to existing office building at levels 53-54 per plan. | - |
| 2026-04-09 | 6320 22ND AVE S | - | Construct SOUTH one-family dwelling (SFR 3) per plan. (Establish use as single-f... | - |
| 2026-04-09 | 5001 25TH AVE NE | - | Construct interior alterations to the 1st and 3rd floors (Charles Schwab) of exi... | - |
| 2026-04-09 | 8629 31ST AVE SW | - | Construct SE one-family dwelling (Establish use a single-family residence per la... | - |
| 2026-04-09 | 8625 31ST AVE SW | - | Construct NW one-family dwelling (Establish use a single-family residence per la... | - |
| 2026-04-09 | 1592 ALKI AVE SW | - | Construct voluntary seismic retrofit to existing two family dwelling per plans. | - |
| 2026-04-09 | 207 BOREN AVE N | - | Tenant improvement at 6th floor elevator lobby of existing commercial building p... | - |
| 2026-04-09 | 1848 NE Ravenna BLVD | - | Residential reroof only; no structural changes. Remove existing shingles. No pla... | - |
| 2026-04-09 | 3311 NE 60TH ST | - | Replace roof membrane at approximately 100 square feet. | - |
| 2026-04-09 | 8623 31ST AVE SW | - | Construct NE one-family dwelling (Establish use a single-family residence per la... | - |
| 2026-04-09 | 8627 31ST AVE SW | - | Demolish existing one-family dwelling and accessory structure per plan | - |
| 2026-04-09 | 500 PINE ST | - | Interior tenant improvements at the 8th level (#803) of a commercial building Su... | - |
| 2026-04-09 | 1154 21ST AVE E | - | Construct substantial alterations for existing one family dwelling per plan. | - |
| 2026-04-09 | 2233 2ND AVE W | - | Construct alterations to repair foundation and stabilize existing foundation wit... | - |
| 2026-04-09 | 600 PINE ST | - | Construct shell improvements for retail space on ground floor of existing commer... | - |
| 2026-04-09 | 309 3RD AVE S | - | Construct tenant improvements for restaurant at ground level of existing commerc... | - |
| 2026-04-09 | 2112 N 52ND ST | - | Construct addition and substantial alterations to existing one-family dwelling p... | - |
| 2026-04-09 | 1410 11TH AVE W | - | Construct substantial alterations to existing one family dwelling per subject to... | - |
| 2026-04-09 | 1228 NW 121ST ST | - | Establish use as housing for two attached dwelling units per land use code. Cons... | - |
| 2026-04-09 | 7719 A 16TH AVE SW | - | Allow two-attached detached accessory dwelling units per the land use code. Cons... | - |
| 2026-04-09 | 8627 31ST AVE SW | - | Construct SW one-family dwelling (Establish use a single-family residence per la... | - |
| 2026-04-09 | 831 HIAWATHA PL S | - | Change of use from restaurant to mercantile per land use code. Construct tenant ... | - |
| 2026-04-09 | 6318 22ND AVE S | - | Construct MIDDLE one-family dwelling (SFR 2) per plan. (Establish use as single-... | - |
| 2026-04-08 | 2033 NE 98TH ST | - | Establish use as single family residence with attached accessory dwelling unit (... | - |
Breakdown of building permits by category
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.
Seattle, Washington processes thousands of building permits covering residential construction, commercial buildouts, renovations, and specialty trade work. PermitGrab tracks 4077+ Seattle building permits with data 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.
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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