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Building Permits in Seattle, Washington

Access 190,667 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.

190,667
Total permits
7,578
Last 12 months
529
Last 30 days
-12%
vs same period prior year
Aug 5, 2026
Latest permit

Permits by category (last 12 months)

Most common permit types issued in the last year.

Interior remodel
626
Demolition
613
Addition
483
Roofing
430
Renovation
330
Foundation
185
Mechanical
160
Fence
50
Grading
26
Pool
17

Permit data by trade in Seattle

Drill into the most common permit categories in Seattle.

Top contractors in Seattle

Most active contractors by permit volume in Seattle.

Most recent permits

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

IssuedPermit #AddressCategoryDescription
2026-08-057125276-CN4545 FAUNTLEROY WAY SWMechanicalConstruct interior alterations to existing retail space (Trader Joe's) per pl...
2026-08-057100081-CN3199 S WEBSTER STOtherConstruct middle one-family dwelling Unit 2 per plan. (Establish use for (2) deta...
2026-08-057118034-CN1409 N 38TH STOtherConstruct east one-family dwelling per plan. ([Land Use Statement] Construct one ...
2026-08-057077918-DM7750 21ST AVE NWDemolitionDemolish existing religious facility building per plan.
2026-08-057135203-CN535 TERRY AVE NOtherConstruction of security vestibules in parking garage of a mixed use building per...
2026-08-057101214-CN3670 INTERLAKE AVE NOtherConstruct west two-family dwelling per plan. [Establish use as 3 detached dwellin...
2026-08-057142309-DM710 26TH AVEDemolitionDemolition east small residential building per plans
2026-08-057140537-DM712 26TH AVEDemolitionDemolish existing northwest apartment building per plan.
2026-08-057122903-CN8424 46TH AVE SOtherConstruct east DADU#2 per plan. Establish use as housing for one detached dwelli...
2026-08-057112377-CN8422 46TH AVE SOtherAllow housing for two detached dwelling units. Construct (2) new one-family dwell...

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"

Other cities we cover

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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 August 5, 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. CSV export is available on every plan, including free, with the row cap rising by tier. Real-time webhooks for changed permits are on the Developer plan and above.

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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