Building Permits in Seattle, Washington

Access 189,637 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.

189,637
Total permits
6,428
Last 12 months
627
Last 30 days
+13%
vs same period prior year
Apr 27, 2026
Latest permit

Permits by category (last 12 months)

Most common permit types issued in the last year.

Addition
436
Roofing
416
Renovation
302
Foundation
212
Interior remodel
146
Mechanical
121
Fence
35
Grading
18
Pool
15
New construction
7

Most recent permits

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

IssuedPermit #AddressCategoryDescription
2026-04-277123121-CN610 N 48TH STOtherConstruct new two-family dwelling (North 2A&2B) per plan. (Establish use as ...
2026-04-277125697-CN2520 11TH AVE WOtherAllow housing for one new stacked dwelling unit within an existing structure per ...
2026-04-277112368-CN612 N 48TH STOtherConstruct new two-family dwelling (South 1A&1B) per plan. (Establish use as ...
2026-04-277121531-DM7332 58TH AVE NEOtherDemolish existing one-family dwelling per plan.
2026-04-277112369-DM610 N 48TH STOtherDemolish one-family dwelling per plan. Includes removal of (1) detached accessory...
2026-04-277101045-CN5862 MCKINLEY PL NAdditionConstruct addition and alterations to existing one family dwelling per plan.
2026-04-277139867-CN2327 NE 130TH STOtherWindow replacement to existing one-family dwelling subject-to-field inspection (S...
2026-04-277139932-CN400 9TH AVE NOtherConstruct Tenant Improvement Project at 400 9th Ave N. Installing full height demo...
2026-04-277139876-CN5804 8TH AVE NEOtherWindow replacements to existing one-family dwelling subject-to-field inspection (...
2026-04-277123865-CN359 27TH AVEOtherConstruct interior alterations to existing single family residence per STFI

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 April 27, 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 1,000 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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