Residential demolition permits in Seattle, WA
49 residential demolition permits issued by Seattle (building), the 8 weeks ending Oct 16, 2026. Oct 16, 2026 is the latest issue date the source has published.
Quick answer. In the 8 weeks ending Oct 16, 2026, 49 residential demolition permits were issued in Seattle, WA, according to public records from Seattle (building). The busiest ZIP codes were 98103 (6 permits), 98199 (5 permits), 98117 (5 permits). The median declared value was $763,650 across 42 permits that list one. The latest permit date published is Oct 16, 2026.
What a demolition permit means in Seattle
A residential demolition permit is a house or structure coming down, usually before a rebuild. For a demolition contractor or hauler it's a site that will need clearing; for builders, a lot being redeveloped.
In Seattle, permits were issued on 26 different days in the window; the most recent were Oct 16, 2026, Oct 15, 2026, Oct 14, 2026. The busiest ZIPs were 98103 (6), 98199 (5), 98117 (5).
By residential demolition permit count, Seattle ranks #7 of the 31 demolition pages on this site and #1 of 2 in WA.
- Haulers: reach the site before demo starts.
- Builders: track lots being cleared.
- Watch which ZIPs are redeveloping fastest.
Other work on the same permits
Share of these 49 permits whose type or description also matches another trade. These are the follow-on and partner trades on Seattle jobs.
- garage: 5 permits (10%)
- general remodel: 3 permits (6%)
Weekly trend
Permits per 7-day period, ending Oct 16, 2026. n/c = not collected yet (before our pipeline started pulling this source). It is not zero. Striped bars are partly collected weeks.
Top permit types
| Permit type / subtype | Permits | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Demolition / Single Family/Duplex | 42 | 86% |
| Single Family/Duplex | 3 | 6% |
| Demolition / Multifamily | 2 | 4% |
| Addition/Alteration / Single Family/Duplex | 2 | 4% |
Busiest ZIP codes
| ZIP | Permits | Share | 8-wk avg / week |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98103 | 6 | 12% | 0.75 |
| 98199 | 5 | 10% | 0.62 |
| 98117 | 5 | 10% | 0.62 |
| 98105 | 4 | 8% | 0.50 |
| 98136 | 3 | 6% | 0.38 |
8-wk avg / week is the trailing 8-week weekly average we quote in coverage checks for that ZIP and trade. It counts every source in the ZIP and includes permits with unknown use, so it can be higher than this page's residential count.
Type stated in the permit
| Type | Permits | Share |
|---|---|---|
| whole structure | 45 | 92% |
| garage / accessory | 15 | 31% |
| partial | 2 | 4% |
Parsed from the permit's own type and work text. A permit can state more than one; many state none.
Sample rows
Anonymized: street address, permit number and any names removed. Subscribers get the full row with address, permit number and source link.
| Issued | ZIP | Permit type | Scope | Type | Declared value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | 98177 | Demolition / Single Family/Duplex | demolition | whole structure | $800,000 |
| 2026-10-07 | 98103 | Demolition / Single Family/Duplex | remodel + demolition | whole structure; garage / accessory | $1,000,000 |
| 2026-10-02 | 98126 | Demolition / Single Family/Duplex | demolition | whole structure; partial | $800,000 |
| 2026-09-22 | 98177 | Demolition / Single Family/Duplex | demolition + garage | whole structure; garage / accessory | $500,000 |
| 2026-09-11 | 98115 | Demolition / Single Family/Duplex | demolition | whole structure | $25,000 |
| 2026-09-02 | 98103 | Demolition / Multifamily | demolition | not stated | n/a |
Source
- Seattle (building): Permit records on cos-data.seattle.gov (dataset 76t5-zqzr), published by Seattle (building). Source dataset. Collected window(s): Aug 22, 2026 – Oct 16, 2026. Last pulled Oct 18, 2026.
Metric: Residential = the source marks the permit's use as residential (permits with commercial or unknown use are not counted). Demolition = the permit's type or work description matches the Curbside Signal demolition rules. Counts exclude void or cancelled permits. Dates are the jurisdiction's permit issue date. Records are deduplicated on source and permit number. How we count. Part of the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro: every trade × city page there.
The honest limit. A permit usually means the job is already sold. We say that up front. The value is what happens around it:
- Neighbor marketing around active jobs: same-age houses on the same street.
- Cross-trade follow-on demand: new roof → solar, gutters, insulation; remodel → HVAC, electrical, landscaping, pool; new build → pest, security, landscaping.
- Competitor intelligence: which contractors pull permits where (where the jurisdiction publishes it), and who to recruit as subs.
- Early-stage projects for commercial trades and GC subs.
Follow-on: Demolition leads to new construction, foundation and utility work.
Other trades in Seattle, WA
Residential permits in the same window, by trade.
Questions
How many residential demolition permits were issued in Seattle, WA recently?
49 residential demolition permits in the public records we pulled, the 8 weeks ending Oct 16, 2026. Source: Seattle (building).
Which Seattle ZIP codes have the most demolition permits?
98103 (6 permits), 98199 (5 permits), 98117 (5 permits), by residential demolition permit count the 8 weeks ending Oct 16, 2026. 20 ZIP codes had at least one permit.
What is the median declared value of a residential demolition permit in Seattle?
$763,650, across 42 permits that list a valuation. Declared values are what the applicant stated on the permit, not the contract price.
How do I get the Seattle demolition permit list, and what does it cost?
Request a free sample for your ZIPs first. ZIP Pack is $29/mo for one trade and up to 5 ZIPs every Monday; Metro Feed is $99/mo for a whole metro and up to 3 trades, with daily alerts. Guarantee on every package: If a weekly file is late or missing, that month is free. If a month delivers under half the 8-week average permit count for your ZIPs and trade, the next month is free.
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