# Building permits at 656 Howe St, Seattle, WA

Two permits on record here. The newest, Apr 20: Construct alterations to mezzanine level of two-family dwelling subject to field inspection (STFI). Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 6 more permits since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 20, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Construct alterations to mezzanine level of two-family dwelling subject to field inspection (STFI) | $60,000 | [7139158-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7139158-CN/) |
| Aug 18, 2021 | Alteration or repair | Construct alterations to create an attached accessory dwelling unit (AADU) to an existing single family residence per plan. | $45,231 | [6791898-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/6791898-CN/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

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

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2026 | [2125 8th Ave N](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/2125-8th-ave-n/) | 900 ft N | Addition | Construct deck addition to single family residence and alterations to existing retaining walls per plans. | $50,000 | [6988361-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/6988361-CN/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 5 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2026 | [1633 Westlake Ave N](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1633-westlake-ave-n/) | 0.22 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Construct interior non-structural alterations to 2nd level tenant floor and P2 level amenity spaces for commercial office building [1633 WESTLAKE BUILDING] per plan. | $600,000 | [7147533-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7147533-CN/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [1700 Westlake Ave N](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1700-westlake-ave-n/) | 0.24 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Construct alterations for security locks at internal egress stairwells within existing commercial building (Lake Union Building) per plan. | $30,000 | [7146971-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7146971-CN/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [1902 Bigelow Ave N](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1902-bigelow-ave-n/) | 0.22 mi W | Alteration or repair | Construct alterations to existing multifamily building to remove fire escape per plan. | $9,208 | [7138915-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7138915-CN/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [2021 5th Ave N](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/2021-5th-ave-n/) | 0.21 mi W | Fence, wall or deck | Construct retaining wall on proposed property (reviews under 7123501-CN) per plan. | Not listed | [7144915-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7144915-CN/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [463 Crockett St](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/463-crockett-st/) | 0.22 mi W | Fence, wall or deck | Construct repairs to existing retaining wall adjacent to single family residence per plan. | $40,000 | [7123501-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7123501-CN/) |

---
Source: Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections permit data (https://cos-data.seattle.gov/d/76t5-zqzr), City of Seattle. Checked 2026-10-06 10:53 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/

Map, both permits at this address and 6 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/656-howe-st/