# Building permits at 7801 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA One permit here in the last two years. The newest, Jun 24, 2025: Construct interior alterations at upper level dwelling unit above adult family home for two-family dwelling. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 7 more permits since May 1. Two are for new buildings, the nearest 790 ft away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Jun 24, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Construct interior alterations at upper level dwelling unit above adult family home for two-family dwelling subject to field inspection [STFI]. | $10,000 | [7091742-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7091742-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 1, 2026 | [7901 Seward Park Ave S](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/7901-seward-park-ave-s/) | 970 ft SE | Roofing | We are removing the current composition shingles. We will then install all new 1/2" cdx plywood over the existing skip sheeting. We will install new underlayment and new composition shingles. This is a like for like install with no structural changes. | $34,388 | [7165345-RR](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7165345-RR/) | | Sep 8, 2026 | [4830 S Austin St](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/4830-s-austin-st/) | 930 ft N | Alteration or repair | Remove existing composition roof install new decking and replace with new composition roof. | $24,000 | [7161676-RR](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7161676-RR/) | | Jun 25, 2026 | [7767 Seward Park Ave S](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/7767-seward-park-ave-s/) | 790 ft E | 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. Remove existing detached garage. | $132,638 | [7098203-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7098203-CN/) | | Jun 5, 2026 | [5140 S Wildwood Ln](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/5140-s-wildwood-ln/) | 760 ft NE | Roofing | Residential reroof only; no structural changes. Remove existing shingles. Full re-sheathing of 1/2" OSB total of 51 sheets. Install Owens Corning Duration shingles. | $20,941 | [7146594-RR](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7146594-RR/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 3 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Jun 23, 2026 | [8307 Wolcott Ave S](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/8307-wolcott-ave-s/) | 0.24 mi S | New building | Construct new west one-family dwelling per plan. Establish use as housing for one detached dwelling unit per land use code. Existing detached dwelling unit to remain. | $391,499 | [7104011-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7104011-CN/) | | May 28, 2026 | [7736 Seward Park Ave S](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/7736-seward-park-ave-s/) | 0.24 mi E | Fence, wall or deck | Construct retaining walls and fence accessory to existing one-family dwelling per plan | $25,000 | [7099030-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7099030-CN/) | | May 18, 2026 | [7778 Seward Park Ave S](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/7778-seward-park-ave-s/) | 0.20 mi E | Alteration or repair | Construct alterations at main floor entry kitchen and dining area of existing one-family dwelling per plan. | $75,000 | [7134155-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7134155-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 | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | | | 7705 Seward Park Ave S | 880 ft NE | Land Use Application to subdivide one development site into four unit lots | [3043995-LU](https://services.seattle.gov/portal/customize/LinkToRecord.aspx?altId=3043995-LU) | "Completed" | 2026-03-20 | ## More on this street Other addresses on Rainier Ave S with permits, nearest house number first: - [8115 Rainier Ave S](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/8115-rainier-ave-s/): newest permit Jan 13, 2025 - [7322 Rainier Ave S](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/7322-rainier-ave-s/): newest permit Sep 30, 2025 - [7112 Rainier Ave S](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/7112-rainier-ave-s/): newest permit Nov 12, 2025 - [8601 Rainier Ave S](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/8601-rainier-ave-s/): newest permit Jan 7, 2026 - [8704 Rainier Ave S](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/8704-rainier-ave-s/): newest permit May 7, 2025 - [6706 Rainier Ave S](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/6706-rainier-ave-s/): newest permit Jan 5, 2026 - [6702 Rainier Ave S](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/6702-rainier-ave-s/): newest permit Jul 7, 2025 - [9019 Rainier Ave S](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/9019-rainier-ave-s/): newest permit Dec 17, 2025 - [9150 Rainier Ave S](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/9150-rainier-ave-s/): newest permit Oct 4, 2024 - [9201 Rainier Ave S](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/9201-rainier-ave-s/): newest permit Apr 7, 2026 --- Source: Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections permit data (https://cos-data.seattle.gov/d/76t5-zqzr), City of Seattle. Checked 2026-10-15 13:46 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, 12:18 UTC. Map, the one permit at this address and 7 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/7801-rainier-ave-s/