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Building Permits in Seattle, Washington

Access 190,107 building permits issued in Seattle, Washington through a single REST API. Refreshed daily from the official Seattle open data portal and normalized into a consistent schema.

190,107
Total permits
8,055
Last 12 months
212
Last 30 days
vs same period prior year
May 15, 2026
Latest permit

Permits by category (last 12 months)

Most common permit types issued in the last year.

Demolition
485
Addition
402
Roofing
394
Renovation
294
Foundation
185
Interior remodel
182
Mechanical
108
Fence
30
Grading
17
Pool
14

Most recent permits

The 10 most recent permits issued in Seattle, Washington. Full dataset available via REST API.

IssuedPermit #AddressCategoryDescription
2026-05-157114241-DM5603 45TH AVE SWDemolitionEstablish use as vacant land per land use code. Demolish one-family dwelling per...
2026-05-157125212-CN3825 SUNNYSIDE AVE NOtherConstruct substantial alterations and additions to existing one-family dwelling p...
2026-05-157059927-CN810 12TH AVEOtherConstruct non-structural alterations to convert offices to residential units and s...
2026-05-157102933-CN3526 NE 125TH STOtherConstruct east one-family dwelling (SFR2) per plan. (Establish use as single-fami...
2026-05-157123939-DM11843 31ST PL NEDemolitionDemolish existing one family dwelling per plan. Includes removal of detached garage.
2026-05-157143104-CN1922 42ND AVE ERoofingReplace windows, siding, and roofing on multifamily structure
2026-05-157124214-CN146 NW 137TH STOtherAllow new detached accessory dwelling unit to existing single family use per land ...
2026-05-157005594-CN13722 B 39TH AVE NEOtherAllow detached accessory dwelling unit to existing single-family use per land use ...
2026-05-157122101-CN1231 FEDERAL AVE EOther[Establish new detached accessory dwelling unit] Construct new one family dwelling...
2026-05-157128934-CN1510 32ND AVEOtherConstruct alterations to existing one family dwelling per plan.

Access Seattle permit data via API

Query Seattle, Washington permits with a single HTTP request. Returns JSON with address, category, status, dates, and full description.

# Search all Seattle permits issued this month
curl -H "X-API-Key: YOUR_KEY" \
  "https://api.permit-stack.com/v1/permits/search?city=Seattle&state=WA&issued_after=2026-04-01"

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FAQ

Where does PermitStack get Seattle permit data?

We ingest data directly from the official Seattle open data portal (Tyler Data & Insights (Socrata)) daily. This is the same source used by the city's own public dashboards, normalized into a consistent JSON schema across our U.S. jurisdictions.

How current is the Seattle data?

Our automated ingestion runs daily at 03:00 UTC. The latest permit in our database for Seattle, Washington was issued on May 15, 2026. Permit backlogs on the city side may mean some permits take a few days to appear.

Can I access Seattle permits without an API key?

Yes — our free tier includes 100 requests per day, enough to search and filter Seattle permits interactively. Sign up for a free API key to get started.

Can I export Seattle permit data?

Yes. Paid plans support CSV export and periodic webhooks for changed permits.

How long does a Seattle building permit take to issue?

The median time from permit filing to issuance in Seattle, Washington is 50 days, based on permits issued in the last 12 months. Smaller permit types (residential alteration, electrical) typically issue faster; new construction and large additions usually take longer.

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