Name: Burien construction and building permit dataset
Creator: BuildVue
License: https://buildvue.co/terms

Question 1

How many construction projects does BuildVue track in Burien?

Accepted Answer

BuildVue is tracking 228 construction and development projects in Burien, browsable by neighborhood.

Question 2

How long do building permits typically take in Burien?

Accepted Answer

Building permits in Burien took a median of 465 days from application to issuance over the last 12 months, with half of them landing between 284 and 674 days. That is measured across 91 permits issued in the 12 months ending September 1, 2026.

Question 3

How many residential units are in the Burien development pipeline?

Accepted Answer

The active projects BuildVue tracks in Burien include 509 residential units in the pipeline.

Question 4

What is the estimated construction value of projects tracked in Burien?

Accepted Answer

BuildVue estimates a combined construction value of $59M across the active projects it tracks in Burien.

Question 5

What kinds of projects does BuildVue track in Burien?

Accepted Answer

BuildVue tracks building permits, land use permits, and design review projects in Burien, covering multi family, mixed use, office, retail, and other construction project types.

Question 6

Where does BuildVue get its Burien construction data from?

Accepted Answer

BuildVue sources its Burien permit data from the City of Burien GIS, the public record maintained by the City of Burien Community Development.

Question 7

How often is the Burien permit data updated?

Accepted Answer

Data for Burien is sourced daily from the City of Burien GIS, so new permits and status changes show up on BuildVue on a nightly cycle.

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