Monthly report
Seattle development report: May 2026
In May 2026, 180 new projects were filed in Seattle, including 79 new homes, 37 apartment or townhome projects, 34 land-use applications and 30 demolitions (150 housing units). That's down 15% from the month before and up 48% from a year earlier.
New filings180▼ 15%
Housing units filed150
Permits issued165
Completed183
What was filed
Last 12 months
All new filingsNew homes, townhomes & apartments
Notable new projects 60 of 180
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- Construct EAST two-family dwelling [BLDG B] per plan. Shoring included. (Establish use as housing for (4) attached dwel Apartments & townhomes · May 8, 2026 In review
- Construct WEST two-family dwelling [BLDG A] per plan. (Establish use as housing for (4) attached dwelling units in (2) Apartments & townhomes · May 8, 2026 In review
- Construct southwest one-family dwelling (Establish use as housing for (4) detached dwelling units per land use code. C Apartments & townhomes · May 27, 2026 Status unknown
- Construct northeast one-family dwelling (Establish use as housing for four detached dwelling unit per land use code. Co Apartments & townhomes · May 8, 2026 Approved
- Construct triplex (Bldg 3) per plans (Establish as housing for three attached two attached and a single unit - (6) tot Apartments & townhomes · May 29, 2026 In review
- Construct new south townhouse per plan. (Establish use as housing for two 3-unit townhouses per land use code. Constru Apartments & townhomes · May 28, 2026 In review
- Construct MIDDLE one-family dwelling (HOUSE 2) per plan. [Establish use as housing for (3) detached dwelling units per Apartments & townhomes · May 28, 2026 In review
- Construct SOUTH one-family dwelling (HOUSE 3) per plan. [Establish use as housing for (3) detached dwelling units per Apartments & townhomes · May 28, 2026 In review
- Construct NORTH one-family dwelling (HOUSE 1) per plan. [Establish use as housing for (3) detached dwelling units per Apartments & townhomes · May 28, 2026 In review
- Construct east two-family dwelling (Establish use as housing for two attached dwelling units and two detached dwelling u Apartments & townhomes · May 12, 2026 Approved
- Construct new two-family dwelling (Unit A and B) per plan. (Establish use as housing for attached dwelling units and de Apartments & townhomes · May 7, 2026 Status unknown
- Establish use as housing for two attached dwelling units per land use code. Existing multifamily to remain. Construct n Apartments & townhomes · May 26, 2026 In review
- Construct east two-family dwelling (Establish use as housing for two detached dwelling units & two attached dwelling uni Apartments & townhomes · May 19, 2026 In review
- Construct duplex (Bldg 1) per plans (Establish as housing for three attached two attached and a single unit - (6) tota Apartments & townhomes · May 29, 2026 In review
- Construct NE two-family dwelling (Duplex 3A&B) per plan. (Establish use for (3) two-family dwellings per land use code Apartments & townhomes · May 5, 2026 Status unknown
- Construct new west two-family dwelling per plan. (Establish use as housing for 4 attached dwelling units in two structu Apartments & townhomes · May 15, 2026 Approved
- Construct NW two-family dwelling (Duplex 1A&B) per plan. (Establish use for (3) two-family dwellings per land use code Apartments & townhomes · May 5, 2026 Status unknown
- Construct SW two-family dwelling (Duplex 2A&B) per plan. (Establish use for (3) two-family dwellings per land use code Apartments & townhomes · May 5, 2026 Status unknown
- Construct new east two-family dwelling per plan. (Establish use as housing for 4 attached dwelling units in two structu Apartments & townhomes · May 15, 2026 Approved
- Establish use as housing for two attached dwelling units per land use code. Existing detached dwelling to remain. Const Apartments & townhomes · May 30, 2026 Approved
- Construct SE duplex unit 2 per plans (Establish use as housing for three detached and two stacked dwelling units per l Apartments & townhomes · May 18, 2026 In review
- Construct middle two-family dwelling (Establish use as housing for (2) attached dwelling units & (2) detached dwelling u Apartments & townhomes · May 28, 2026 Approved
- Establish use as housing for two stacked dwelling units (one SFR and one AADU) per land use code. Construct new two-fa Apartments & townhomes · May 22, 2026 In review
- Construct substantial alterations to existing South detached garage to create new two-family dwelling per plan. (Allow Apartments & townhomes · May 21, 2026 In review
- Construct North two-family dwelling per plan. (Allow housing for two attached dwelling units one detached dwelling uni Apartments & townhomes · May 21, 2026 In review
- Construct new northeast two-family dwelling (Unit A1) per plan. (Establish use as housing for six attached dwelling un Apartments & townhomes · May 21, 2026 In review
- Construct new east central two-family dwelling (Unit A2) per plan. (Establish use as housing for six attached dwelling Apartments & townhomes · May 20, 2026 In review
- Construct new southeast two-family dwelling (Unit A3) per plan. (Establish use as housing for six attached dwelling uni Apartments & townhomes · May 21, 2026 In review
- Construct new east one family dwelling (unit 2) per plan. (Allow (2) new detached dwelling units per the land use code Apartments & townhomes · May 21, 2026 Approved
- Construct northwest one-family dwelling (Establish use as housing for two detached dwelling units & two attached dwellin Apartments & townhomes · May 19, 2026 In review
- Construct southwest one-family dwelling (Establish use as housing for two detached dwelling units & two attached dwellin Apartments & townhomes · May 19, 2026 In review
- Construct oneplex (Bldg 2) per plans (Establish as housing for three attached two attached and a single unit - (6) tot Apartments & townhomes · May 29, 2026 In review
- Construct new southwest one-family dwelling (Unit B2) per plan. (Establish use as housing for six attached dwelling uni Apartments & townhomes · May 20, 2026 In review
- Construct new northwest one-family dwelling (Unit B1) per plan. (Establish use as housing for six attached dwelling uni Apartments & townhomes · May 20, 2026 In review
- Establish use as housing for (26) stacked dwelling units per land use code. Construct apartment building occupy per p Apartments & townhomes · May 7, 2026 Cancelled
- Establish use as housing for [zoning screener/reviewer insert number here] stacked dwelling units per land use code. C Apartments & townhomes · May 27, 2026 In review
- Establish use as housing for three stacked dwelling units existing detached two-family dwelling to remain per land use Apartments & townhomes · May 22, 2026 In review
- Land Use Application to subdivide one development site into four unit lots. The construction of residential units is und Land use · May 19, 2026 Status unknown
- Land Use Application to subdivide one development site into two unit lots. The construction of residential units is unde Land use · May 22, 2026 Approved
- Land Use Application to subdivide one development site into two unit lots. The construction of residential units is unde Land use · May 20, 2026 Completed
- Land Use Application to subdivide one development site into two unit lots. The construction of residential units is unde Land use · May 22, 2026 Completed
- Land Use Application to subdivide one parcel into two parcels of land. Environmental review under #3044186-LU. Land use · May 21, 2026 In review
- Land Use Application to subdivide one development site into four unit lots. The construction of residential units is und Land use · May 4, 2026 Status unknown
- Land Use Application to subdivide one development site into four unit lots. The construction of residential units is und Land use · May 5, 2026 In review
- Land Use Application to subdivide one development site into four unit lots. The construction of residential units is und Land use · May 20, 2026 In review
- Land Use Application to subdivide one development site into four unit lots. The construction of residential units is und Land use · May 1, 2026 Cancelled
- Land Use Application to subdivide one development site into three unit lots. The construction of residential units is un Land use · May 21, 2026 Approved
- Land Use Application to subdivide one development site into three unit lots. The construction of residential units is un Land use · May 21, 2026 In review
- Land Use Application to allow a new minor communication utility (T-Mobile Wireless) consisting of 6 panel antennas and 2 Land use · May 4, 2026 Approved
- Land Use Application to allow a new parking space. Land use · May 29, 2026 Status unknown
- Land Use Application to demolish 7 buildings and accessory structures. Project includes alterations to stormwater contro Land use · May 13, 2026 Approved
- Land Use Application to subdivide one parcel into two parcels of land. Land use · May 11, 2026 In review
- Land Use Application to subdivide one development site into eight unit lots. The construction of residential units is un Land use · May 1, 2026 Status unknown
- Land Use Application to subdivide one development site into five unit lots. The construction of residential units is und Land use · May 8, 2026 Completed
- Land Use Application to subdivide one development site into four unit lots. The construction of residential units is und Land use · May 4, 2026 In review
- Land Use Application to allow a 6-story research and development laboratory, office with retail and Business Support Ser Land use · May 29, 2026 In review
- Land Use Application to subdivide one development site into four unit lots. The construction of residential units is und Land use · May 29, 2026 Status unknown
- Land use application to adjust the boundary between two parcels of land. Land use · May 29, 2026 In review
- Land Use Application to subdivide one development site into four unit lots. The construction of residential units is und Land use · May 24, 2026 In review
- Land Use Application to subdivide one development site into four unit lots. The construction of residential units is und Land use · May 24, 2026 In review
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