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Building permits in ZIP 98119, Seattle
218 building permits were issued in ZIP 98119, Seattle over the last 12 months — #12 of 28 ZIP codes in Seattle and 3.3% of the city total. Median declared value: $200,000 (1.7× the city-wide median).
Permits, 12 months
218
#12 in Seattle
Median declared value
$200,000
Total declared value
$108.6M
Top permit type
Addition/Alteration
111 permits
Permits issued per month
Oct 2024Oct 2026 (to date)
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| Month | Permits issued |
|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | 4 |
| Sep 2026 | 16 |
| Aug 2026 | 12 |
| Jul 2026 | 19 |
| Jun 2026 | 10 |
| May 2026 | 14 |
| Apr 2026 | 28 |
| Mar 2026 | 35 |
| Feb 2026 | 16 |
| Jan 2026 | 25 |
| Dec 2025 | 14 |
| Nov 2025 | 12 |
| Oct 2025 | 13 |
| Sep 2025 | 14 |
| Aug 2025 | 10 |
| Jul 2025 | 22 |
| Jun 2025 | 22 |
| May 2025 | 17 |
| Apr 2025 | 16 |
| Mar 2025 | 17 |
| Feb 2025 | 11 |
| Jan 2025 | 15 |
| Dec 2024 | 10 |
| Nov 2024 | 12 |
| Oct 2024 | 17 |
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Permits by type (last 12 months)
| Permit type | Permits | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Addition/Alteration | 111 | 50.9% |
| New | 64 | 29.4% |
| Other | 23 | 10.6% |
| Demolition | 18 | 8.3% |
| Temporary | 2 | 0.9% |
Largest permits of the last 12 months
Ranked by declared value. Owner, applicant and contractor names are not shown.
| Address | Work | Declared value | Issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| 118 W Mercer St | NewConstruct a multi-family building occupy per plans. (Mechanical included this permit) [8-18-25 DR - reopened permit Land Use and Construction permit still in Corrections Required allowed permit to be reopened.] | $17.5M | Nov 25, 2025 |
| 501 W Highland Dr | DemolitionDemolish existing one-family dwelling per plan. | $9.0M | Jan 5, 2026 |
| 3919 18th Ave W | Addition/AlterationConstruct alterations to existing commercial building per plan. Mechanical review is included. | $8.0M | Jul 29, 2026 |
| 1900 W Nickerson St | OtherDemolish existing commercial building to slab on grade per plan. | $4.7M | Aug 6, 2026 |
| 1901 1st Ave W | Addition/AlterationConstruct additions and substantial alterations to Queen Anne Community Center occupy per plan. Mechanical included | $1.8M | Oct 8, 2026 |
| 2120 9th Ave W | OtherDemolish existing multifamily structure per plan. | $1.8M | Nov 26, 2025 |
| 666 W Olympic Pl | Addition/AlterationConstruct exterior envelope repair and restoration including the replacement of cladding windows and exterior doors per plan. | $1.7M | Jun 10, 2026 |
| 3425 9th Ave W | DemolitionDemolition of duplex and accessory buildings subject to field inspection (STFI) | $1.5M | Jan 5, 2026 |
Frequently asked questions
How many building permits were issued in ZIP 98119, Seattle?
218 permits in the last 12 months — 3.3% of all permits in Seattle, ranking #12 of 28 ZIP codes. The most common type was Addition/Alteration (111).
What is the median permit value in ZIP 98119, Seattle?
$200,000 across permits with a declared value, 1.7× the city-wide median ($120,000). Total declared work: $108.6M.
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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.