Building permits in Seattle, WA
Mapenzo tracks 6,936 building permits and applications in Seattle, WA, with 769 added in the last 30 days. The latest was recorded on Oct 12, 2026. The most active trade is additions. Data updates daily.
Latest permits
| Date | Trade | Street | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 12, 2026 | Other | Ave S | Issued |
| Oct 12, 2026 | Garages | M L King Jr Way | Issued |
| Oct 12, 2026 | Other | Ave Sw | Completed |
| Oct 12, 2026 | Garages | M L King Jr Way | Issued |
| Oct 12, 2026 | Other | Densmore Ave N | Issued |
| Oct 12, 2026 | Demolition | Densmore Ave N | Issued |
| Oct 12, 2026 | Other | Densmore Ave N | Issued |
| Oct 12, 2026 | Additions | Ave Nw | Issued |
| Oct 12, 2026 | HVAC | Madison St | Issued |
| Oct 12, 2026 | Additions | East Green Lake Way N | Issued |
Exact address, contractor, owner and value are shown on the Mapenzo map.
Permits by trade
| Additions | 3,933 | |
| Other | 1,529 | |
| Interior work | 1,196 | |
| Garages | 765 | |
| Demolition | 600 | |
| Roofing | 509 | |
| HVAC | 211 | |
| Windows and doors | 183 | |
| Fences | 90 | |
| Facades | 53 | |
| Electrical | 36 | |
| Pools | 28 | |
| Plumbing | 8 | |
| Solar | 5 | |
| Signs | 3 |
One permit can belong to several trades.
Last 12 months
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Frequently asked questions
How many building permits are there in Seattle, WA?
Mapenzo has 6,936 records in Seattle, WA: 5,443 issued or under construction and 1,442 in review. 769 were added in the last 30 days.
How do I find new permits in Seattle, WA?
The Mapenzo map shows every permit in Seattle, WA in one place, filterable by trade and date.
How fresh is the data?
Mapenzo collects data from official permit registers every day. New permits appear on the map the same day the register publishes them.
Can I see applications before a permit is issued?
Yes. Besides issued permits, the map shows applications and notices still in review whenever the register publishes them.