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Building permits in ZIP 98109, Seattle
247 building permits were issued in ZIP 98109, Seattle over the last 12 months — #9 of 28 ZIP codes in Seattle and 3.8% of the city total. Median declared value: $83,751 (70% of the city-wide median).
Permits, 12 months
247
#9 in Seattle
Median declared value
$83,751
Total declared value
$139.9M
Top permit type
Addition/Alteration
195 permits
Permits issued per month
Oct 2024Oct 2026 (to date)
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| Month | Permits issued |
|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | 7 |
| Sep 2026 | 15 |
| Aug 2026 | 15 |
| Jul 2026 | 22 |
| Jun 2026 | 19 |
| May 2026 | 15 |
| Apr 2026 | 21 |
| Mar 2026 | 28 |
| Feb 2026 | 20 |
| Jan 2026 | 15 |
| Dec 2025 | 35 |
| Nov 2025 | 19 |
| Oct 2025 | 16 |
| Sep 2025 | 17 |
| Aug 2025 | 17 |
| Jul 2025 | 28 |
| Jun 2025 | 23 |
| May 2025 | 31 |
| Apr 2025 | 14 |
| Mar 2025 | 28 |
| Feb 2025 | 15 |
| Jan 2025 | 22 |
| Dec 2024 | 10 |
| Nov 2024 | 12 |
| Oct 2024 | 20 |
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Permits by type (last 12 months)
| Permit type | Permits | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Addition/Alteration | 195 | 78.9% |
| New | 17 | 6.9% |
| Other | 17 | 6.9% |
| Tenant Improvment | 8 | 3.2% |
| Demolition | 6 | 2.4% |
| Temporary | 4 | 1.6% |
Largest permits of the last 12 months
Ranked by declared value. Owner, applicant and contractor names are not shown.
| Address | Work | Declared value | Issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| 500 Boren Ave N | Addition/AlterationConstruct interior alterations and tenant improvements in commercial building on Levels 1-5 occupy per plan. | $15.1M | Mar 10, 2026 |
| 370 Thomas St | Addition/AlterationConstruct alterations to renovate historic Seattle Center Monorail Station per plan. Mechanical work included this permit. | $15.0M | Jun 29, 2026 |
| 369 Republican St | NewPhased project: Construct stadium (Memorial Stadium) and associated site improvements occupy per plan. Mechanical included. | $13.6M | Oct 9, 2025 |
| 535 Terry Ave N | Tenant ImprovmentConstruct blanket permit tenant improvements to future tenant on floors: P2 P3 2 3 4 & 5 of existing commercial building per plan. | $12.0M | Mar 10, 2026 |
| 1604 Aurora Ave N | DemolitionDemolish two-family dwelling per plan. | $10.0M | Dec 16, 2025 |
| 701 Dexter Ave N | Addition/AlterationChange use from business office to laboratory/office per land use code. Construct initial tenant improvement and interior stair between Level 3 and 4 of tenant space (Umoja Biopharma) and occupy per plan. | $7.8M | Oct 24, 2025 |
| 1101 Dexter Ave N | Addition/AlterationConstruction alterations to levels 02-10 of existing commercial building per plan | $4.0M | Jun 23, 2026 |
| 701 Dexter Ave N | Addition/AlterationChange use from office to laboratory and lab support per land use code. Construct interior non-structural tenant improvements to Level 6 shell and core office space and occupy per plan. | $4.0M | Sep 16, 2026 |
Frequently asked questions
How many building permits were issued in ZIP 98109, Seattle?
247 permits in the last 12 months — 3.8% of all permits in Seattle, ranking #9 of 28 ZIP codes. The most common type was Addition/Alteration (195).
What is the median permit value in ZIP 98109, Seattle?
$83,751 across permits with a declared value, 70% of the city-wide median ($120,000). Total declared work: $139.9M.
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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.