# Building permits at 8053 20th Ave NW, Seattle, WA

New buildings permitted at six addresses within 700 ft since May 1, the largest $475,574.

Two permits on record here. The newest, Mar 8, 2025: Alterations to finish the basement to a single-family residence subject to field inspection. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 20 more permits since May 1. The nearest permit for a new building is 610 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 8, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Alterations to finish the basement to a single-family residence subject to field inspection. | $60,000 | [7074315-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7074315-CN/) |
| Mar 14, 2018 | Alteration or repair | Construct alterations to kitchen to an existing single family residence subject to field inspection (STFI). | $30,000 | [6650673-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/6650673-CN/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 2 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 22, 2026 | [8050 20th Ave NW](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/8050-20th-ave-nw/) | 140 ft E | Alteration or repair | Construct seismic retrofit to existing single family residence per Earthquake Home Retrofit plan set. | $5,000 | [7145466-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7145466-CN/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [8050 20th Ave NW](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/8050-20th-ave-nw/) | 140 ft E | Alteration or repair | Construct alterations to add bedrooms and bathroom at basement level and remodel bathroom at main level of one-family dwelling subject to field inspection [STFI]. | $150,000 | [7148691-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7148691-CN/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 16 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10, 2026 | [8004 22nd Ave NW](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/8004-22nd-ave-nw/) | 620 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Construct exterior entry stairs and landing to replace existing for one-family dwelling subject to field inspection [STFI]. | $10,000 | [7161930-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7161930-CN/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [7750 21st Ave NW](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/7750-21st-ave-nw/) | 690 ft S | Demolition | Demolish existing religious facility building per plan. | $700,000 | [7077918-DM](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7077918-DM/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [8023 18th Ave NW](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/8023-18th-ave-nw/) | 620 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Construct alterations to one-family dwelling at attached garage to create habitable space subject to field inspection (STFI). | $18,000 | [7154635-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7154635-CN/) |
| Aug 2, 2026 | [8337 22nd Ave NW](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/8337-22nd-ave-nw/) | 770 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Add egress window and alterations to exterior stairs to one-dwelling unit subject to field inspection. | $39,120 | [7155237-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7155237-CN/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [7750 21st Ave NW](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/7750-21st-ave-nw/) | 690 ft S | New building | Construct new east two family dwelling per plan.(Establish use as single-family residence with two townhouse dwelling units per Land Use Code. Construct new one and two family dwellings per plan. Review and processing for two records under 7081134-CN) | $475,574 | [7115534-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7115534-CN/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [7758 21st Ave NW](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/7758-21st-ave-nw/) | 650 ft S | New building | Construct east duplex per plan (Establish use as Single family dwelling and two unit townhouse per land use code. Construct as a two-family and a one-family dwelling; review and process for two records under 7081133-CN) | $439,114 | [7112352-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7112352-CN/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [2015 NW 80th St](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/2015-nw-80th-st/) | 610 ft S | New building | Construct east single family dwelling unit adjacent alley permitted under 7077917-CN | $242,550 | [7112137-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7112137-CN/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [7752 21st Ave NW](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/7752-21st-ave-nw/) | 680 ft S | New building | Construct new west one family dwelling per plan.(Establish use as single-family residence with two townhouse dwelling units per Land Use Code. Construct new one and two family dwellings per plan. Review and processing for two records under 7081134-CN) | $415,050 | [7081134-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7081134-CN/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [7754 21st Ave NW](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/7754-21st-ave-nw/) | 660 ft S | New building | Construct west one-family dwelling per plan (Establish use as Single family dwelling and two unit townhouse per land use code. Construct as a two-family and a one-family dwelling; review and process for two records under 7081133-CN) | $375,243 | [7081133-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7081133-CN/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [7760 21st Ave NW](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/7760-21st-ave-nw/) | 620 ft S | New building | Construct west one-family dwelling (Establish use as single-family residence per land use code. Construct (3) one-family dwellings per plan. Review & processing for 3 records under 7077917-CN) | $356,932 | [7077917-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7077917-CN/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [8001 22nd Ave NW](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/8001-22nd-ave-nw/) | 730 ft SW | New building | Demolition of the existing detached carport and construction of a new detached carport in existing footprint subject to field inspection. | $50,000 | [7147359-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7147359-CN/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [1902 NW 83rd St](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1902-nw-83rd-st/) | 350 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Interior alteration to dwelling unit Subject To Field Inspection (STFI) | $150,000 | [7151081-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7151081-CN/) |
| Jun 12, 2026 | [8339 18th Ave NW](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/8339-18th-ave-nw/) | 770 ft NE | Roofing | Residential reroof only; no structural changes. Remove existing shingles. Replace planned 5 sheets of 1/2" CDX. Install Owens Corning Duration shingles. | $10,234 | [7147874-RR](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7147874-RR/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [7739 19th Ave NW](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/7739-19th-ave-nw/) | 850 ft S | Alteration or repair | Construct interior alterations to one family dwelling subject to field inspection STFI. | $60,000 | [7146963-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7146963-CN/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [8322 22nd Ave NW](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/8322-22nd-ave-nw/) | 560 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Construct alterations to remodel kitchen at main floor level of one-family dwelling subject to field inspection [STFI]. | $7,097 | [7146361-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7146361-CN/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [1713 NW 80th St](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1713-nw-80th-st/) | 940 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Construct alterations to basement of existing one-family dwelling subject-to-field inspection (STFI). | $10,000 | [7142148-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7142148-CN/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 2 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2026 | [8055 15th Ave NW](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/8055-15th-ave-nw/) | 0.25 mi E | Roofing | I am re roofing the upper roof and lower flanking roof only (Partial roof of building) | $30,000 | [7157791-RR](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7157791-RR/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [8314 16th Ave NW](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/8314-16th-ave-nw/) | 0.23 mi E | Alteration or repair | Construct alterations to one-family dwelling [retained earth not to exceed 4'-0"] subject to field inspection (STFI) | $2,000 | [7140979-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7140979-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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|  |  | 7750 21st Ave NW | 680 ft S | Land Use Application to subdivide one development site into three unit lots | [3043830-LU](https://services.seattle.gov/portal/customize/LinkToRecord.aspx?altId=3043830-LU) | "Published" | 2026-02-05 |
|  |  | 7760 21st Ave NW | 620 ft S | Land Use Application to subdivide one development site into three unit lots | [3043831-LU](https://services.seattle.gov/portal/customize/LinkToRecord.aspx?altId=3043831-LU) | "Published" | 2026-02-05 |
|  |  | 7754 21st Ave NW | 660 ft S | Land Use Application to subdivide one development site into three unit lots | [3043861-LU](https://services.seattle.gov/portal/customize/LinkToRecord.aspx?altId=3043861-LU) | "Published" | 2026-02-12 |
|  |  | 8338 20th Ave NW | 570 ft N | Land Use Application to subdivide one development site into three unit lots | [3043658-LU](https://services.seattle.gov/portal/customize/LinkToRecord.aspx?altId=3043658-LU) | "Completed" | 2025-12-05 |

## More on this street

Other addresses on 20th Ave NW with permits, nearest house number first:

- [8050 20th Ave NW](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/8050-20th-ave-nw/): newest permit Jun 22, 2026
- [8021 20th Ave NW](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/8021-20th-ave-nw/): newest permit Apr 13, 2025
- [8336 20th Ave NW](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/8336-20th-ave-nw/): newest permit Feb 1, 2026
- [8338 20th Ave NW](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/8338-20th-ave-nw/): newest permit Feb 1, 2026
- [8340 20th Ave NW](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/8340-20th-ave-nw/): newest permit Feb 1, 2026
- [8347 20th Ave NW](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/8347-20th-ave-nw/): newest permit Sep 10, 2025
- [8349 20th Ave NW](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/8349-20th-ave-nw/): newest permit Apr 29, 2026
- [7352 20th Ave NW](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/7352-20th-ave-nw/): newest permit Feb 26, 2026
- [7342 20th Ave NW](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/7342-20th-ave-nw/): newest permit Dec 3, 2024
- [7024 20th Ave NW](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/7024-20th-ave-nw/): newest permit Jun 10, 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 2026-10-12 14:53 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 12, 12:48 UTC.

Map, both permits at this address and 20 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/8053-20th-ave-nw/
