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Building permits in ZIP 98104, Seattle
120 building permits were issued in ZIP 98104, Seattle over the last 12 months — #21 of 28 ZIP codes in Seattle and 1.8% of the city total. Median declared value: $200,000 (1.7× the city-wide median).
Permits, 12 months
120
#21 in Seattle
Median declared value
$200,000
Total declared value
$105.8M
Top permit type
Addition/Alteration
89 permits
Permits issued per month
Oct 2024Oct 2026 (to date)
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| Month | Permits issued |
|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | 1 |
| Sep 2026 | 11 |
| Aug 2026 | 15 |
| Jul 2026 | 3 |
| Jun 2026 | 12 |
| May 2026 | 5 |
| Apr 2026 | 10 |
| Mar 2026 | 14 |
| Feb 2026 | 8 |
| Jan 2026 | 7 |
| Dec 2025 | 10 |
| Nov 2025 | 8 |
| Oct 2025 | 16 |
| Sep 2025 | 10 |
| Aug 2025 | 12 |
| Jul 2025 | 11 |
| Jun 2025 | 21 |
| May 2025 | 18 |
| Apr 2025 | 7 |
| Mar 2025 | 13 |
| Feb 2025 | 2 |
| Jan 2025 | 8 |
| Dec 2024 | 12 |
| Nov 2024 | 8 |
| Oct 2024 | 13 |
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Permits by type (last 12 months)
| Permit type | Permits | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Addition/Alteration | 89 | 74.2% |
| Tenant Improvment | 26 | 21.7% |
| New | 2 | 1.7% |
| Change of Use Only - No Construction | 2 | 1.7% |
| Demolition | 1 | 0.8% |
Largest permits of the last 12 months
Ranked by declared value. Owner, applicant and contractor names are not shown.
| Address | Work | Declared value | Issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1001 S Jackson St | DemolitionDemolish existing warehouse structure per plan. | $16.6M | Jul 23, 2026 |
| 1001 S Jackson St | NewEstablish multifamily use (apartment) with ground-level commercial uses per land use code. Construct new mixed use building occupy per plan. | $16.0M | Aug 12, 2026 |
| 800 5th Ave | Tenant ImprovmentConstruct blanket permit tenant improvements to Casey Family Programs on floors: 39 40 41 and 42 of existing commercial building per plan. | $7.0M | Nov 20, 2025 |
| 700 5th Ave | Addition/AlterationConstruct tenant improvements for office (Seattle Public Utilities) at floors 47 49 & 50 of existing commercial building occupy per plan. Mechanical included | $6.8M | Feb 3, 2026 |
| 700 5th Ave | Addition/AlterationConstruct tenant improvements for office (Seattle Public Utilities) at floors 44 & 45 of existing commercial building occupy per plan. Mechanical included | $6.0M | Feb 3, 2026 |
| 325 9th Ave | Addition/AlterationConstruct alterations and install diagnostic equipment at ground level lab of institutional building [HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER] per plan. Mechanical included. | $4.0M | Feb 4, 2026 |
| 904 7th Ave | Addition/AlterationConstruct alterations for diagnostic imaging on second floor of existing outpatient clinic (Optum Madison Center) per plan. Mechanical work included this permit. | $3.5M | Mar 5, 2026 |
| 600 4th Ave | Addition/AlterationConstruct exterior alterations to City Hall per plan. | $3.5M | Jun 12, 2026 |
Frequently asked questions
How many building permits were issued in ZIP 98104, Seattle?
120 permits in the last 12 months — 1.8% of all permits in Seattle, ranking #21 of 28 ZIP codes. The most common type was Addition/Alteration (89).
What is the median permit value in ZIP 98104, Seattle?
$200,000 across permits with a declared value, 1.7× the city-wide median ($120,000). Total declared work: $105.8M.
Nearby in the ranking
Source: Building Permits (Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections), Seattle Open Data. Licence: Public Domain. 12-month window from Oct 1, 2025. Declared values are applicants’ estimates and are not verified; personal names are omitted. Generated Oct 12, 2026.