Building permits in Seattle
Our data holds 3,409 building permits in Seattle, issued between 2026-02-28 and 2026-08-25. 22.1% (752) are for new construction, above the 10.5% average across all 163 areas in our data. 172 (5%) are for demolition. That places Seattle 10th of 163 areas by share of building permits for new construction.
Permit category distribution in Seattle
| permit category | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| New construction | 752 | 22.1% |
| Alteration or repair | 2,038 | 59.8% |
| Demolition | 172 | 5% |
| Other | 447 | 13.1% |
By permit type (as published)
| permit type (as published) | building permits | for new construction |
|---|---|---|
| Addition/Alteration | 2,038 | 0% |
| New | 752 | 100% |
| Demolition | 172 | 0% |
| Tenant Improvment | 69 | 0% |
| Temporary | 22 | 0% |
| Change of Use Only - No Construction | 10 | 0% |
| Deconstruction | 3 | 0% |
Building permits issued per month in Seattle
Most recently issued building permits for demolition in Seattle
The 20 most recent of 172. Results are dated and may have changed since; check the source before relying on them.
| Name | permit category | Issued | Type | Contractor | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3931 SW SOUTHERN ST | Demolition | 2026-08-25 | Demolition | Seattle | |
| 120 NE 58TH ST | Demolition | 2026-08-24 | Demolition | Seattle | |
| 10729 SAND POINT WAY NE | Demolition | 2026-08-20 | Demolition | Seattle | |
| 4519 34TH AVE S | Demolition | 2026-08-20 | Demolition | Seattle | |
| 4702 44TH AVE NE | Demolition | 2026-08-20 | Demolition | Seattle | |
| 4509 EASTERN AVE N | Demolition | 2026-08-18 | Demolition | Seattle | |
| 565 S DIRECTOR ST | Demolition | 2026-08-18 | Demolition | Seattle | |
| 8256 ASHWORTH AVE N | Demolition | 2026-08-17 | Demolition | Seattle | |
| 5947 32ND AVE SW | Demolition | 2026-08-17 | Demolition | Seattle | |
| 4403 SW HOLLY ST | Demolition | 2026-08-17 | Demolition | Seattle | |
| 5917 41ST AVE SW | Demolition | 2026-08-12 | Demolition | Seattle | |
| 8607 15TH AVE NE | Demolition | 2026-08-12 | Demolition | Seattle | |
| 7516 32ND AVE NE | Demolition | 2026-08-11 | Demolition | Seattle | |
| 1811 29TH AVE | Demolition | 2026-08-11 | Demolition | Seattle | |
| 3150 EAST LAURELHURST DR NE | Demolition | 2026-08-10 | Demolition | Seattle | |
| 9032 17TH AVE SW | Demolition | 2026-08-10 | Demolition | Seattle | |
| 7726 44TH AVE NE | Demolition | 2026-08-10 | Demolition | Seattle | |
| 8532 4TH AVE NE | Demolition | 2026-08-10 | Demolition | Seattle | |
| 1309 N 80TH ST | Demolition | 2026-08-10 | Demolition | Seattle | |
| 10217 12TH AVE NE | Demolition | 2026-08-10 | Demolition | Seattle |
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Questions about Seattle
How many building permits in Seattle are for new construction?
752 of 3,409 building permits in Seattle (22.1%) are for new construction, as of 2026-08-25.
Which building permits in Seattle are for demolition?
172 building permits in Seattle are for demolition. The most recently issued are listed on this page; the full list is available as a spreadsheet download.
How up to date is this Seattle data?
The page uses DataScoop's recorded import from the official source (Sources: NYC Open Data (DOB Permit Issuance), City of Chicago Data Portal (Building Permits), City of Los Angeles Open Data (Building and Safety Permits Issued), City of Austin (Issued Construction Permits), City and County of San Francisco (Building Permits), City of Seattle (Building Permits)). Refresh timing depends on that publisher and the service configuration. The most recent record for Seattle was issued on 2026-08-25.
Can I download the full list of building permits in Seattle?
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