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Building permits in ZIP 98118, Seattle
326 building permits were issued in ZIP 98118, Seattle over the last 12 months — #5 of 28 ZIP codes in Seattle and 5.0% of the city total. Median declared value: $132,638 (1.1× the city-wide median).
Permits, 12 months
326
#5 in Seattle
Median declared value
$132,638
Total declared value
$342.0M
Top permit type
Addition/Alteration
170 permits
Permits issued per month
Oct 2024Oct 2026 (to date)
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| Month | Permits issued |
|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | 7 |
| Sep 2026 | 23 |
| Aug 2026 | 29 |
| Jul 2026 | 36 |
| Jun 2026 | 42 |
| May 2026 | 39 |
| Apr 2026 | 17 |
| Mar 2026 | 32 |
| Feb 2026 | 24 |
| Jan 2026 | 31 |
| Dec 2025 | 19 |
| Nov 2025 | 13 |
| Oct 2025 | 14 |
| Sep 2025 | 26 |
| Aug 2025 | 27 |
| Jul 2025 | 32 |
| Jun 2025 | 35 |
| May 2025 | 43 |
| Apr 2025 | 28 |
| Mar 2025 | 20 |
| Feb 2025 | 29 |
| Jan 2025 | 22 |
| Dec 2024 | 21 |
| Nov 2024 | 13 |
| Oct 2024 | 36 |
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Permits by type (last 12 months)
| Permit type | Permits | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Addition/Alteration | 170 | 52.1% |
| New | 103 | 31.6% |
| Other | 28 | 8.6% |
| Demolition | 24 | 7.4% |
| Temporary | 1 | 0.3% |
Largest permits of the last 12 months
Ranked by declared value. Owner, applicant and contractor names are not shown.
| Address | Work | Declared value | Issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3928 S Graham St | DemolitionDemolish Northern portable classroom accessory to Aki Kurose Middle School per plan. | $100.0M | Feb 13, 2026 |
| 3928 S Graham St | Addition/AlterationConstruct addition & substantial alterations to institutional building (Aki Kurose Middle School) occupy per plan. Mechanical included | $41.9M | Apr 15, 2026 |
| 3700 S Genesee St | DemolitionDemolish commercial building per plan | $10.0M | Jul 28, 2026 |
| 3928 S Graham St | Addition/AlterationConstruct geothermal drilling and site work for Aki Kurose middle school per plan. | $5.6M | Jan 8, 2026 |
| 10300 East Marginal Way S | Addition/AlterationChange of use and construct initial tenant improvements for a mixed-use grocery/pharmacy distribution facility occupy per plan [CofO issued for area under Seattle Jurisdiction Only; Occupancy per Tukwila record D25-0258]. Mechanical included this permit | $3.8M | Feb 9, 2026 |
| 4519 34th Ave S | DemolitionDemolish one-family dwelling per plan | $3.0M | Aug 20, 2026 |
| 3700 S Genesee St | NewEstablish use as child care center per land use code. Construct new Institutional building occupy per plan. Mechanical included. | $2.8M | Aug 21, 2026 |
| 4519 34th Ave S | NewConstruct multifamily building occupy per plan. Mechanical included. | $1.7M | Sep 1, 2026 |
Frequently asked questions
How many building permits were issued in ZIP 98118, Seattle?
326 permits in the last 12 months — 5.0% of all permits in Seattle, ranking #5 of 28 ZIP codes. The most common type was Addition/Alteration (170).
What is the median permit value in ZIP 98118, Seattle?
$132,638 across permits with a declared value, 1.1× the city-wide median ($120,000). Total declared work: $342.0M.
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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.