# Building permits at 5911 20th Ave S, Seattle, WA New buildings permitted at five addresses within a quarter mile since May 1, the largest $545,695. One permit on record here. The newest, Dec 30, 2025: Construct alterations to one family dwelling. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 7 more permits since May 1. The nearest permit for a new building is 820 ft away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Dec 30, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Construct alterations to one family dwelling per plan. | $65,000 | [7092979-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7092979-CN/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 7 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 4 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 12, 2026 | [6002 22nd Ave S](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/6002-22nd-ave-s/) | 830 ft SE | New building | Construct south one-family dwelling (Unit A) per plan. (Establish use as housing for two attached dwelling units and one attached dwelling unit within the new structure per land use code. Existing detached dwelling unit to remain. Construct (1) one-family dwelling & (1) two-family dwelling per plan. | $506,139 | [7109151-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7109151-CN/) | | Oct 7, 2026 | [6000 22nd Ave S](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/6000-22nd-ave-s/) | 820 ft SE | New building | Construct north two-family dwelling (Unit B) per plan. (Establish use as housing for two attached dwelling units and one attached dwelling unit within the new structure per land use code. Existing detached dwelling unit to remain. Construct (1) one-family dwelling & (1) two-family dwelling per plan. | $545,695 | [7133796-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7133796-CN/) | | Sep 30, 2026 | [5568 22nd Ave S](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/5568-22nd-ave-s/) | 990 ft NE | New building | Allow a detached housing unit maintaining an existing detached unit (no work) per the land use code. Construct a one-family dwelling per plans | $227,646 | [7136612-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7136612-CN/) | | Jul 7, 2026 | [1931 S Orcas St](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1931-s-orcas-st/) | 510 ft N | Fence, wall or deck | Remove and replace deck/stairs subject to field inspection. | $3,000 | [7151394-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7151394-CN/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 3 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 2, 2026 | [5535 22nd Ave S](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/5535-22nd-ave-s/) | 0.22 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Construct exterior alterations to existing single family residence per STFI | $8,000 | [7137979-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7137979-CN/) | | Jul 20, 2026 | [1708 S Orcas St](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1708-s-orcas-st/) | 0.19 mi NW | New building | Allow housing for one new detached dwelling unit per land use code. Existing detached dwelling to remain. Construct new one-family dwelling per plan. | $238,451 | [7138484-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7138484-CN/) | | Jun 3, 2026 | [5553 23rd Ave S](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/5553-23rd-ave-s/) | 0.21 mi NE | New building | Allow housing for one new detached dwelling unit per land use code. Construct one-family dwelling per plan. Existing detached accessory garage to be removed. Existing one-family dwelling to remain. | $220,826 | [7128352-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7128352-CN/) | ## 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 | | 5955 23rd Ave S | 880 ft SE | Land Use Application to subdivide one development site into three unit lots | [3044335-LU](https://services.seattle.gov/portal/customize/LinkToRecord.aspx?altId=3044335-LU) | "Corrections Required" | 2026-07-14 | ## More on this street Other addresses on 20th Ave S with permits, nearest house number first: - [5533 20th Ave S](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/5533-20th-ave-s/): newest permit Nov 3, 2024 - [5526 20th Ave S](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/5526-20th-ave-s/): newest permit Dec 8, 2025 - [5515 20th Ave S](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/5515-20th-ave-s/): newest permit May 15, 2025 - [5514 20th Ave S](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/5514-20th-ave-s/): newest permit Nov 2, 2024 - [5404 20th Ave S](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/5404-20th-ave-s/): newest permit Dec 8, 2025 - [5402 20th Ave S](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/5402-20th-ave-s/): newest permit Dec 16, 2025 - [5104 20th Ave S](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/5104-20th-ave-s/): newest permit Oct 8, 2024 - [4849 20th Ave S](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/4849-20th-ave-s/): newest permit Jun 3, 2026 - [3062 20th Ave S](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/3062-20th-ave-s/): newest permit Jul 3, 2025 - [3061 20th Ave S](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/3061-20th-ave-s/): newest permit Mar 24, 2025 --- Source: Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections permit data (https://cos-data.seattle.gov/d/76t5-zqzr), City of Seattle. Checked 2026-10-16 00:01 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 15, 18:48 UTC. Map, the one permit at this address and 7 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/5911-20th-ave-s/