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Building permits in ZIP 98126, Seattle
207 building permits were issued in ZIP 98126, Seattle over the last 12 months — #15 of 28 ZIP codes in Seattle and 3.2% of the city total. Median declared value: $85,000 (71% of the city-wide median).
Permits, 12 months
207
#15 in Seattle
Median declared value
$85,000
Total declared value
$41.8M
Top permit type
Addition/Alteration
124 permits
Permits issued per month
Oct 2024Oct 2026 (to date)
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| Month | Permits issued |
|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | 5 |
| Sep 2026 | 24 |
| Aug 2026 | 13 |
| Jul 2026 | 18 |
| Jun 2026 | 22 |
| May 2026 | 12 |
| Apr 2026 | 23 |
| Mar 2026 | 20 |
| Feb 2026 | 16 |
| Jan 2026 | 16 |
| Dec 2025 | 9 |
| Nov 2025 | 9 |
| Oct 2025 | 20 |
| Sep 2025 | 15 |
| Aug 2025 | 15 |
| Jul 2025 | 12 |
| Jun 2025 | 15 |
| May 2025 | 22 |
| Apr 2025 | 18 |
| Mar 2025 | 19 |
| Feb 2025 | 5 |
| Jan 2025 | 5 |
| Dec 2024 | 9 |
| Nov 2024 | 7 |
| Oct 2024 | 19 |
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Permits by type (last 12 months)
| Permit type | Permits | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Addition/Alteration | 124 | 59.9% |
| New | 42 | 20.3% |
| Other | 24 | 11.6% |
| Demolition | 14 | 6.8% |
| Change of Use Only - No Construction | 2 | 1.0% |
| Temporary | 1 | 0.5% |
Largest permits of the last 12 months
Ranked by declared value. Owner, applicant and contractor names are not shown.
| Address | Work | Declared value | Issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3609 Sw Holden St | DemolitionDemolish one-family dwelling per plan. | $1.2M | Jul 22, 2026 |
| 5921 32nd Ave Sw | DemolitionDemolish existing single family dwelling and accessory buildings per plan. | $1.2M | Oct 23, 2025 |
| 2255 Harbor Ave Sw | OtherDemolish commercial building per plan | $1.1M | Aug 26, 2026 |
| 6333 38th Ave Sw | DemolitionDemolish one-family dwelling without basement and accessory sitework subject to field inspection (STFI). | $1.0M | Sep 1, 2026 |
| 3432 Harbor Ave Sw | Addition/AlterationConstruct additions for concrete pad generator fencing and alterations to existing utility (King Co. DNS Sewer Treatment Regulator Station) per plan. Mechanical included this permit. | $836,000 | Sep 16, 2026 |
| 6050 36th Ave Sw | DemolitionDemolish single-family residence and associated detached accessory structures per plan. | $800,000 | Feb 23, 2026 |
| 7938 34th Ave Sw | DemolitionDemolish single family residence with partial basement subject to field inspection (STFI). | $800,000 | Oct 2, 2026 |
| 3821 36th Ave Sw | OtherDemolish one-family dwelling and accessory structure per plan. | $800,000 | Jan 27, 2026 |
Frequently asked questions
How many building permits were issued in ZIP 98126, Seattle?
207 permits in the last 12 months — 3.2% of all permits in Seattle, ranking #15 of 28 ZIP codes. The most common type was Addition/Alteration (124).
What is the median permit value in ZIP 98126, Seattle?
$85,000 across permits with a declared value, 71% of the city-wide median ($120,000). Total declared work: $41.8M.
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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.