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Building permits in ZIP 98121, Seattle
99 building permits were issued in ZIP 98121, Seattle over the last 12 months — #24 of 28 ZIP codes in Seattle and 1.5% of the city total. Median declared value: $100,000 (83% of the city-wide median).
Permits, 12 months
99
#24 in Seattle
Median declared value
$100,000
Total declared value
$153.1M
Top permit type
Addition/Alteration
81 permits
Permits issued per month
Oct 2024Oct 2026 (to date)
Show as table
| Month | Permits issued |
|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | 4 |
| Sep 2026 | 9 |
| Aug 2026 | 7 |
| Jul 2026 | 10 |
| Jun 2026 | 6 |
| May 2026 | 7 |
| Apr 2026 | 13 |
| Mar 2026 | 12 |
| Feb 2026 | 4 |
| Jan 2026 | 7 |
| Dec 2025 | 10 |
| Nov 2025 | 1 |
| Oct 2025 | 9 |
| Sep 2025 | 5 |
| Aug 2025 | 12 |
| Jul 2025 | 14 |
| Jun 2025 | 13 |
| May 2025 | 4 |
| Apr 2025 | 12 |
| Mar 2025 | 10 |
| Feb 2025 | 8 |
| Jan 2025 | 3 |
| Dec 2024 | 7 |
| Nov 2024 | 4 |
| Oct 2024 | 4 |
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Permits by type (last 12 months)
| Permit type | Permits | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Addition/Alteration | 81 | 81.8% |
| Tenant Improvment | 14 | 14.1% |
| Other | 2 | 2.0% |
| New | 1 | 1.0% |
| Demolition | 1 | 1.0% |
Largest permits of the last 12 months
Ranked by declared value. Owner, applicant and contractor names are not shown.
| Address | Work | Declared value | Issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2601 Elliott Ave | Addition/AlterationPHASED PERMIT: Construct substantial alterations to a commercial office building for a mixed use - multi-family building occupy per plan. Mechanical included with Phase 2. | $67.7M | Jul 28, 2026 |
| 2404 2nd Ave | DemolitionDemolish existing multifamily building per plan. | $34.0M | May 13, 2026 |
| 2402 2nd Ave | NewEstablish use as permanent supportive housing for 82 stacked dwelling units and human services facilities per land use code. Construct new mixed-use building occupy per plan. | $16.0M | Oct 7, 2026 |
| 2515 Western Ave | Addition/AlterationConstruct substantial alterations to commercial building occupy per plan. Mechanical Included this permit | $7.5M | Mar 2, 2026 |
| 2323 Elliott Ave | Addition/AlterationConstruct alterations for Level 6 tenant space in commercial office building [PIER 66 UPLANDS CONDOMINIUM] per plan. | $6.4M | Dec 24, 2025 |
| 2001 8th Ave | Tenant ImprovmentConstruct blanket permit tenant improvements to General Motors on the 11th and 12th floors of existing commercial building per plan. | $2.4M | Jul 6, 2026 |
| 2621 2nd Ave | Addition/AlterationConstruct repairs to exterior of existing multifamily building (floors 2-12 55 balconies and 24 decks) per plan. | $1.6M | Apr 3, 2026 |
| 2122 7th Ave | Tenant ImprovmentConstruct blanket permit tenant improvements to future tenant on the fourth floor of existing commercial building per plan. | $1.5M | Jan 20, 2026 |
Frequently asked questions
How many building permits were issued in ZIP 98121, Seattle?
99 permits in the last 12 months — 1.5% of all permits in Seattle, ranking #24 of 28 ZIP codes. The most common type was Addition/Alteration (81).
What is the median permit value in ZIP 98121, Seattle?
$100,000 across permits with a declared value, 83% of the city-wide median ($120,000). Total declared work: $153.1M.
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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.