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Building permits in ZIP 98199, Seattle
251 building permits were issued in ZIP 98199, Seattle over the last 12 months — #7 of 28 ZIP codes in Seattle and 3.9% of the city total. Median declared value: $100,000 (83% of the city-wide median).
Permits, 12 months
251
#7 in Seattle
Median declared value
$100,000
Total declared value
$71.0M
Top permit type
Addition/Alteration
167 permits
Permits issued per month
Oct 2024Oct 2026 (to date)
Show as table
| Month | Permits issued |
|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | 10 |
| Sep 2026 | 26 |
| Aug 2026 | 21 |
| Jul 2026 | 19 |
| Jun 2026 | 14 |
| May 2026 | 24 |
| Apr 2026 | 26 |
| Mar 2026 | 26 |
| Feb 2026 | 14 |
| Jan 2026 | 18 |
| Dec 2025 | 21 |
| Nov 2025 | 14 |
| Oct 2025 | 18 |
| Sep 2025 | 18 |
| Aug 2025 | 20 |
| Jul 2025 | 23 |
| Jun 2025 | 22 |
| May 2025 | 18 |
| Apr 2025 | 21 |
| Mar 2025 | 23 |
| Feb 2025 | 15 |
| Jan 2025 | 25 |
| Dec 2024 | 14 |
| Nov 2024 | 12 |
| Oct 2024 | 19 |
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Permits by type (last 12 months)
| Permit type | Permits | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Addition/Alteration | 167 | 66.5% |
| New | 49 | 19.5% |
| Demolition | 16 | 6.4% |
| Other | 15 | 6.0% |
| Change of Use Only - No Construction | 4 | 1.6% |
Largest permits of the last 12 months
Ranked by declared value. Owner, applicant and contractor names are not shown.
| Address | Work | Declared value | Issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2700 W Commodore Way | OtherDemolish existing shed and switchgear enclosure in existing commercial complex (Maritime Industrial Center) per plan. | $4.6M | Jan 29, 2026 |
| 1400 Discovery Park Blvd | Addition/AlterationConstruct alterations to replace two weight scales in Solids Handling Building at King Co. West Point Treatment Plant per plan. | $2.0M | Sep 15, 2026 |
| 2805 W Commodore Way | Addition/AlterationConstruct shoring below grade vault and site grading to existing commercial property per plan. | $1.8M | Sep 9, 2026 |
| 4594 W Cramer St | Addition/AlterationConstruct addition and substantial alterations to existing one-family dwelling per plan. | $1.5M | Aug 17, 2026 |
| 3819 33rd Ave W | DemolitionEstablish use as vacant land per land use code. Demolish existing commercial building per plan. | $1.3M | Jul 22, 2026 |
| 3420 32nd Ave W | DemolitionDemolish existing one-family dwelling and accessory structures per plan. | $1.1M | Sep 9, 2026 |
| 2545 36th Ave W | NewEstablish use as single family residence per land use code. Construct new one family dwelling per plan. | $901,313 | Apr 16, 2026 |
| 2415 Montavista Pl W | NewEstablish use as single family residence with attached accessory dwelling unit per land use code. Construct new two-family dwelling per plan. | $825,899 | May 14, 2026 |
Frequently asked questions
How many building permits were issued in ZIP 98199, Seattle?
251 permits in the last 12 months — 3.9% of all permits in Seattle, ranking #7 of 28 ZIP codes. The most common type was Addition/Alteration (167).
What is the median permit value in ZIP 98199, Seattle?
$100,000 across permits with a declared value, 83% 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.