# Building permits at 4040 46th Ave SW, Seattle, WA

New buildings permitted at seven addresses within 1,000 ft since May 1, the largest $751,330.

Two permits on record here. The newest, Jul 29: Convert existing covered carport into an enclosed private garage subject to field inspection STFI. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 21 more permits since May 1. The nearest permit for a new building is 630 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 29, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Convert existing covered carport into an enclosed private garage subject to field inspection STFI. | $50,000 | [7155612-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7155612-CN/) |
| Nov 18, 2016 | New building | Construct detached carport accessory to single family residence subject to field inspection. | $4,500 | [6567864-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/6567864-CN/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

21 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months).

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 12 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 13, 2026 | [3826 B 48th Ave SW](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/3826-b-48th-ave-sw/) | 960 ft NW | New building | Construct south one-family dwelling per plans. (Establish use as housing for (2) detached units per the land use code Construct (2) one-family dwellings per plans maintaining an existing one-family dwelling (no work). Reviews and processing for (2) -CN's under 7141209. Existing garage demolition und | $274,263 | [7150178-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7150178-CN/) |
| Oct 13, 2026 | [3826 A 48th Ave SW](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/3826-a-48th-ave-sw/) | 980 ft NW | New building | Construct north one-family dwelling per plans. (Establish use as housing for (2) detached units per the land use code Construct (2) one-family dwellings per plans maintaining an existing one-family dwelling (no work). Reviews and processing for (2) -CN's under 7141209. Existing garage demolition und | $245,016 | [7141209-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7141209-CN/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [4712 SW Dakota St](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/4712-sw-dakota-st/) | 630 ft W | New building | Construct new east one family dwelling (SFR3) per plan. (Establish use as 3 single family residences with 1 attached dwelling unit per land use code. Construct new one and two family dwellings per plan. Review and processing of 3 records under 7122550-CN.) | $521,867 | [7129992-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7129992-CN/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [4714 SW Dakota St](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/4714-sw-dakota-st/) | 660 ft W | New building | Construct new middle one family dwelling (SFR2) per plan. (Establish use as 3 single family residences with 1 attached dwelling unit per land use code. Construct new one and two family dwellings per plan. Review and processing of 3 records under 7122550-CN.) | $517,499 | [7129990-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7129990-CN/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [4054 48th Ave SW](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/4054-48th-ave-sw/) | 680 ft W | New building | Construct new west two family dwelling (SFR1 + AADU) per plan. (Establish use as 3 single family residences with 1 attached dwelling unit per land use code. Construct new one and two family dwellings per plan. Review and processing of 3 records under 7122550-CN.) | $580,959 | [7122550-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7122550-CN/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [4136 44th Ave SW](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/4136-44th-ave-sw/) | 930 ft SE | Demolition | Demolish existing one-family dwelling subject to field inspection (STFI) | $800,000 | [7106886-DM](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7106886-DM/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [4054 48th Ave SW](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/4054-48th-ave-sw/) | 680 ft W | Demolition | Demolish existing detached dwelling unit and accessory structures per plan. | $600,000 | [7122551-DM](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7122551-DM/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [4136 A 44th Ave SW](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/4136-a-44th-ave-sw/) | 960 ft SE | New building | Construct east two-family dwelling per plan. (Establish use as townhouse per land use code. Construct (2) two-family dwelling per plan. Review and processing for two records under 7106885-CN) | $705,384 | [7121039-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7121039-CN/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [4138 A 44th Ave SW](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/4138-a-44th-ave-sw/) | 910 ft SE | New building | Construct west two-family dwelling per plan. (Establish use as townhouse per land use code. Construct (2) two-family dwelling per plan. Review and processing for two records under 7106885-CN) | $671,017 | [7106885-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7106885-CN/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [4147 44th Ave SW](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/4147-44th-ave-sw/) | 890 ft SE | New building | Construct west two-family dwelling Duplex 2 per plan. (Establish use as rowhouse and townhouse per land use code. Construct (2) new two-family dwellings per plan. Review and processing for two records under 7107131-CN) | $751,330 | [7123234-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7123234-CN/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [4149 44th Ave SW](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/4149-44th-ave-sw/) | 900 ft SE | New building | Construct east two-family dwelling Duplex 1 per plan. (Establish use as townhouses per land use code. Construct (2) new two-family dwellings per plan. Review and processing for two records under 7107131-CN) | $697,932 | [7107131-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7107131-CN/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [4132 48th Ave SW](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/4132-48th-ave-sw/) | 900 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Construct alterations to existing only family residence subject to field inspection (STFI). | $75,000 | [7142659-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7142659-CN/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 9 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2026 | [4057 49th Ave SW](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/4057-49th-ave-sw/) | 0.22 mi W | Addition | Construct additions and substantial alterations to existing one-family dwelling per plan. | $387,109 | [7112540-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7112540-CN/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [3902 California Ave SW](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/3902-california-ave-sw/) | 0.23 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Construct alterations to apartment/retail services for a retail sales and food service per the land use code. Construct alterations for a grocery/deli on ground floor of a mixed-use building occupy per plans. | $45,000 | [7130917-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7130917-CN/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [4008 B California Ave SW](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/4008-b-california-ave-sw/) | 0.19 mi E | Roofing | We are removing the current composition shingles. We will replace decking as necessary with new 1/2" cdx however no replacement is planned at this time. We will install new underlayment and then new composition shingles. This is a like for like replacement with no structural changes. | $18,850 | [7156177-RR](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7156177-RR/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [4006 A California Ave SW](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/4006-a-california-ave-sw/) | 0.21 mi E | Roofing | We are going to remove the current composition shingles. We will replace any decking if necessary with new 1/2" CDX plywood. We will then install new underlayment and new composition shingles. This is a like for like install with no structural changes. | $18,851 | [7156118-RR](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7156118-RR/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [4522 SW Charlestown St](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/4522-sw-charlestown-st/) | 0.22 mi N | Fence, wall or deck | Construct deck for existing one-family dwelling subject to field inspection (STFI) | $35,000 | [7154869-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7154869-CN/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [4008 B California Ave SW](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/4008-b-california-ave-sw/) | 0.19 mi E | Roofing | We are removing the current composition shingles down to the decking. We will replace decking as needed but no planned replacement at this time. We will then install new underlayment and new composition shingles. No structural changes. We are doing both A&B units. | $9,450 | [7154796-RR](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7154796-RR/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [4008 A California Ave SW](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/4008-a-california-ave-sw/) | 0.19 mi E | Roofing | We are removing the current composition shingles down to the decking. We will replace decking as needed but no planned replacement at this time. We will then install new underlayment and new composition shingles. No structural changes. | $9,450 | [7154795-RR](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7154795-RR/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [3828 48th Ave SW](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/3828-48th-ave-sw/) | 0.19 mi NW | Addition | Construct additions and alterations to existing single family residence per STFI | $100,000 | [7147566-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7147566-CN/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [4140 California Ave SW](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/4140-california-ave-sw/) | 0.23 mi SE | Alteration or repair | PVC membrane re-cover over the existing hot tar roof. Install a 60mil white PVC membrane to manufacturer's specification. | $45,000 | [7142332-RR](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7142332-RR/) |

## Zoning requests nearby

Hearings are public: you can comment or attend. Dates can move; check the city's page before you go.

| Status | Hearing | Address | Distance | Request | Case | City's words | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In review |  | 4054 48th Ave SW | 680 ft W | Land Use Application to subdivide one development site into three unit lots | [3044392-LU](https://services.seattle.gov/portal/customize/LinkToRecord.aspx?altId=3044392-LU) | "Reviews In Process" | 2026-09-17 |
| In review |  | 4147 44th Ave SW | 890 ft SE | Land Use Application to subdivide one development site into four unit lots | [3043363-LU](https://services.seattle.gov/portal/customize/LinkToRecord.aspx?altId=3043363-LU) | "Reviews In Process" | 2026-07-29 |
| In review |  | 4051 42nd Ave SW | 0.22 mi E | Land Use Application to subdivide one development site into four unit lots | [3043101-LU](https://services.seattle.gov/portal/customize/LinkToRecord.aspx?altId=3043101-LU) | "Corrections Required" | 2026-03-23 |
| In review |  | 4055 42nd Ave SW | 0.22 mi E | Land Use Application to subdivide one development site into four unit lots | [3043020-LU](https://services.seattle.gov/portal/customize/LinkToRecord.aspx?altId=3043020-LU) | "Corrections Required" | 2026-03-23 |
|  |  | 4136 44th Ave SW | 930 ft SE | Land Use Application to subdivide one development site into four unit lots | [3043355-LU](https://services.seattle.gov/portal/customize/LinkToRecord.aspx?altId=3043355-LU) | "Reviews Completed" | 2026-08-26 |

## More on this street

Other addresses on 46th Ave SW with permits, nearest house number first:

- [3844 46th Ave SW](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/3844-46th-ave-sw/): newest permit Oct 15, 2024
- [4442 46th Ave SW](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/4442-46th-ave-sw/): newest permit Jun 26, 2025
- [4450 46th Ave SW](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/4450-46th-ave-sw/): newest permit Apr 23, 2025
- [4538 46th Ave SW](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/4538-46th-ave-sw/): newest permit Mar 3, 2026
- [4547 46th Ave SW](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/4547-46th-ave-sw/): newest permit Jun 12, 2026
- [4823 46th Ave SW](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/4823-46th-ave-sw/): newest permit Jun 3, 2026
- [4840 46th Ave SW](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/4840-46th-ave-sw/): newest permit Apr 28, 2026
- [3049 46th Ave SW](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/3049-46th-ave-sw/): newest permit Dec 19, 2025
- [5250 46th Ave SW](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/5250-46th-ave-sw/): newest permit Apr 21, 2026
- [5325 46th Ave SW](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/5325-46th-ave-sw/): newest permit Jul 7, 2026

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Source: Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections permit data (https://cos-data.seattle.gov/d/76t5-zqzr), City of Seattle. Checked 2026-10-17 09:29 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/

Zoning requests come from the Seattle land use permits (https://cos-data.seattle.gov/d/ht3q-kdvx), City of Seattle. We read it Oct 17, 03:18 UTC.

Map, both permits at this address and 21 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/4040-46th-ave-sw/
