Seattle, WA

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Seattle, WA - By the numbers

37%
year-to-year change
in permit activity
13%
permit activity
vs 13-year average
The building permit process in Seattle is regulated by the Seattle Department of Planning and Development. According to them, there were 72,320 permitted improvements completed in Seattle in 2017, which represents a decrease of 37% over the previous year and 13% decrease over the 13-year average for the city.