# Building permits at 6540 18th Ave NW, Seattle, WA

One permit on record here. The newest, Aug 19: Construct substantial alterations with two-story addition to existing one-family dwelling. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 5 more permits since May 1. One is for a new building, 160 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 19, 2026 | Addition | Construct substantial alterations with two-story addition to existing one-family dwelling per plan. | $250,000 | [7130323-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7130323-CN/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 1 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 7, 2026 | [6524 18th Ave NW](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/6524-18th-ave-nw/) | 160 ft S | New building | [Establish use as housing for one detached dwelling unit per land use code. Existing detached dwelling to remain] Construct new east one-family dwelling unit per plan. Existing west one-family dwelling to remain | $313,238 | [7123345-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7123345-CN/) |

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

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 7, 2026 | [6703 19th Ave NW](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/6703-19th-ave-nw/) | 490 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Construct interior alterations to basement level of one family dwelling subject to field inspection STFI. | $75,000 | [7160291-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7160291-CN/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 3 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 7, 2026 | [7036 19th Ave NW](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/7036-19th-ave-nw/) | 0.25 mi N | Roofing | Residential reroof only; no structural changes. Remove existing shingles. Replace 1 planned sheet of 1/2" CDX. Install Owens Corning Duration shingles. | $14,958 | [7151682-RR](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7151682-RR/) |
| Jun 12, 2026 | [6740 22nd Ave NW](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/6740-22nd-ave-nw/) | 0.24 mi NW | Roofing | Tear off old shingles " inspect plywood "and install new shingles | $20,000 | [7148007-RR](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7148007-RR/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [7010 16th Ave NW](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/7010-16th-ave-nw/) | 0.22 mi NE | Addition | Addition and alteration to a single dwelling unit Subject To Field Inspection (STFI) | $15,000 | [7146494-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7146494-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 |  | 6416 15th Ave NW | 0.20 mi SE | Land Use Application to subdivide one parcel into five parcels of land | [3042463-LU](https://services.seattle.gov/portal/customize/LinkToRecord.aspx?altId=3042463-LU) | "Corrections Required" | 2025-04-04 |
|  |  | 2013b NW 64th St | 0.21 mi SW | Land Use Application to subdivide one development site into four unit lots | [3043473-LU](https://services.seattle.gov/portal/customize/LinkToRecord.aspx?altId=3043473-LU) | "Completed" | 2026-03-10 |

## More on this street

Other addresses on 18th Ave NW with permits, nearest house number first:

- [6524 18th Ave NW](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/6524-18th-ave-nw/): newest permit May 7, 2026
- [6730 18th Ave NW](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/6730-18th-ave-nw/): newest permit Feb 17, 2026
- [7506 18th Ave NW](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/7506-18th-ave-nw/): newest permit Dec 26, 2024
- [7534 18th Ave NW](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/7534-18th-ave-nw/): newest permit May 20, 2026
- [7725 18th Ave NW](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/7725-18th-ave-nw/): newest permit Feb 12, 2026
- [8023 18th Ave NW](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/8023-18th-ave-nw/): newest permit Aug 4, 2026
- [8339 18th Ave NW](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/8339-18th-ave-nw/): newest permit Jun 12, 2026
- [8348 18th Ave NW](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/8348-18th-ave-nw/): newest permit Jan 20, 2026
- [8733 18th Ave NW](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/8733-18th-ave-nw/): newest permit Jun 5, 2026
- [9506 18th Ave NW](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/9506-18th-ave-nw/): newest permit Nov 14, 2025

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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 2026-10-10 12:31 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 10, 08:48 UTC.

Map, the one permit at this address and 5 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/6540-18th-ave-nw/
