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Building Permits in Seattle, Washington

Access 190,632 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.

190,632
Total permits
7,613
Last 12 months
504
Last 30 days
-10%
vs same period prior year
Jul 31, 2026
Latest permit

Permits by category (last 12 months)

Most common permit types issued in the last year.

Interior remodel
620
Demolition
615
Addition
490
Roofing
434
Renovation
332
Foundation
186
Mechanical
161
Fence
50
Grading
27
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
2026-07-317156118-RR4006 A CALIFORNIA AVE SWRenovationWe are going to remove the current composition shingles. We will replace any decki...
2026-07-317155146-CN7527 23RD AVE NWOtherConstruct interior alterations to a one-family dwelling subject to field inspection
2026-07-317155952-CN920 DEXTER AVE NInterior remodelConstruct interior cosmetic remodel of existing commercial space subject to field...
2026-07-317156056-RR749 N 101ST STRoofingResidential reroof with plywood replacement and Owens Corning shingles
2026-07-317095876-CN11238 DAYTON AVE NOtherConstruct NE one-family dwelling per plan. (Establish use as single family reside...
2026-07-317145147-CN8041 19TH AVE NEOtherRemove and Construct new Shed per STFI
2026-07-317045199-CN1421 36TH AVE SOtherConstruct site work retaining walls deck stairs and carport per plans
2026-07-317132172-CN2124 8TH AVE WRenovationRemove detached garage and replace with new garage subject to field inspection.
2026-07-317095875-CN11240 DAYTON AVE NOtherConstruct NW one-family dwelling per plan. (Establish use as single family reside...
2026-07-317085507-CN11234 DAYTON AVE NOtherConstruct SW one-family dwelling per plan. (Establish use as single family reside...

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

Related coverage in Washington and nationwide.

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 July 31, 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.

Get Seattle permit data in your app today

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