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Building permits in ZIP 98116, Seattle
245 building permits were issued in ZIP 98116, Seattle over the last 12 months — #10 of 28 ZIP codes in Seattle and 3.8% of the city total. Median declared value: $109,212 (91% of the city-wide median).
Permits, 12 months
245
#10 in Seattle
Median declared value
$109,212
Total declared value
$71.0M
Top permit type
Addition/Alteration
142 permits
Permits issued per month
Oct 2024Oct 2026 (to date)
Show as table
| Month | Permits issued |
|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | 3 |
| Sep 2026 | 15 |
| Aug 2026 | 11 |
| Jul 2026 | 20 |
| Jun 2026 | 31 |
| May 2026 | 41 |
| Apr 2026 | 22 |
| Mar 2026 | 30 |
| Feb 2026 | 6 |
| Jan 2026 | 15 |
| Dec 2025 | 13 |
| Nov 2025 | 21 |
| Oct 2025 | 17 |
| Sep 2025 | 14 |
| Aug 2025 | 22 |
| Jul 2025 | 18 |
| Jun 2025 | 26 |
| May 2025 | 18 |
| Apr 2025 | 24 |
| Mar 2025 | 22 |
| Feb 2025 | 9 |
| Jan 2025 | 18 |
| Dec 2024 | 14 |
| Nov 2024 | 16 |
| Oct 2024 | 17 |
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Permits by type (last 12 months)
| Permit type | Permits | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Addition/Alteration | 142 | 58.0% |
| New | 62 | 25.3% |
| Other | 26 | 10.6% |
| Demolition | 14 | 5.7% |
| Change of Use Only - No Construction | 1 | 0.4% |
Largest permits of the last 12 months
Ranked by declared value. Owner, applicant and contractor names are not shown.
| Address | Work | Declared value | Issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3319 59th Ave Sw | OtherDemolish existing one-family dwelling per plan. | $3.0M | May 28, 2026 |
| 3446 39th Ave Sw | OtherDemolish existing one-family dwelling per plan. | $2.0M | Sep 2, 2026 |
| 2450 Wickstrom Pl Sw | NewEstablish use as rowhouse per land use code. Construct new townhouse building per plan. | $1.5M | Feb 4, 2026 |
| 2647 Walnut Ave Sw | DemolitionDemolish single-family residence and accessory detached garage per plan. | $1.5M | Oct 13, 2025 |
| 3837 54th Ave Sw | DemolitionDemolish single-family residence and detached accessory garage subject to field inspection (STFI). | $1.5M | Mar 12, 2026 |
| 5404 Sw Dakota St | DemolitionDemolish residential structure per plans | $1.4M | May 28, 2026 |
| 4150 49th Ave Sw | NewEstablish use as single family residence per land use code. Construct new one family dwelling per plan. | $1.2M | Jan 20, 2026 |
| 3039 63rd Ave Sw | OtherDemolish existing one-family dwelling and detached accessory garage subject to field inspection (STFI). | $1.2M | Apr 21, 2026 |
Frequently asked questions
How many building permits were issued in ZIP 98116, Seattle?
245 permits in the last 12 months — 3.8% of all permits in Seattle, ranking #10 of 28 ZIP codes. The most common type was Addition/Alteration (142).
What is the median permit value in ZIP 98116, Seattle?
$109,212 across permits with a declared value, 91% of the city-wide median ($120,000). Total declared work: $71.0M.
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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.