What do 240V Circuit permits in Seattle show?
In Seattle, the middle half of 240V Circuit permit values runs from $1,030 to $1,620, with a median of $1,140. That is from 3,952 permits issued October 2023 to October 2026, adjusted to today's dollars. Seattle is the only West city in our data for this job, so the regional range is the same.
Reviewed by Matt Kovalik, licensed Minnesota journeyworker electrician. License AJ703617 (verify). Updated October 2026.
240V circuit or outlet checker
Fair.
Your quote sits in the middle half of what these permits show.
What 3,952 permits in Seattle show.
Middle half: $1,030 to $1,620.
Across regions, the median permit value runs from $830 in Buffalo and Pittsburgh to $1,140 in Seattle.
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1,470 permits in the tallest bar
Permits in each value band
| Permit value | Permits |
|---|---|
| under $1,000 | 922 |
| $1,000 to $1,500 | 1,470 |
| $1,500 to $2,000 | 883 |
| $2,000 to $2,500 | 261 |
| $2,500 to $3,000 | 188 |
| $3,000 to $3,500 | 54 |
| $3,500 to $4,000 | 32 |
| $4,000 to $4,500 | 28 |
| $4,500 to $5,000 | 11 |
| $5,000 to $5,500 | 16 |
| $5,500 to $6,000 | 6 |
| $6,000 and up | 81 |
- 2023$1,310399 permits
- 2024$1,2401,882 permits
- 2025$1,0501,671 permits
Only years with enough permits for a stable median are shown. Values are adjusted to today's dollars.
Seattle is the only West city in our data for this job, so its range is the West range.
Questions to ask before you sign
Matt's list for this job.
- Which circuit requirements are listed in the instructions for my exact appliance?The appliance instructions establish the connection requirements. Voltage is only the starting point.
- Can the service carry this additional load, and is there room for its breaker?Available slots and available electrical capacity are separate checks.
- Does this appliance need a neutral, and will you install the correct wires and grounding connection?Some loads need a neutral and others do not. The wiring and receptacle have to suit the specific appliance.
- Will this be hardwired or use a receptacle, and is the appliance cord or final hookup included?Installing an outlet can end the electrician's scope while the appliance still needs a cord or hookup.
- Where will the wiring run, and have you allowed for the distance and installation conditions?Distance, insulation, and exposure influence the wiring method and conductor selection.
- Are the permit, inspection, and protective devices included where your code requires them?Required protective devices and inspection costs should already be accounted for when you accept the price.
- At completion, will the circuit be tested and labeled, and who takes care of holes made during the work?A tested connection and useful circuit label finish the electrical side; the wall repair still needs an owner.
Questions people ask
How wide is the range in Seattle?
The middle half of 240V Circuit permits in Seattle runs from $1,030 to $1,620, and a tenth of permits sit below $730 while a tenth sit above $2,580. A quote outside the middle half is not wrong on its own, but it should come with a reason you can see in the scope, so compare it line by line.
Have Seattle permit values changed by year?
Among years with enough permits to report, the median 240V Circuit permit value in Seattle was $1,310 in 2023 and $1,050 in 2025, after adjusting every value to today's dollars. We show only years with enough permits for a stable median, and we do not read a cause into the change.
Source and calibration
Seattle passed the city calibration check: its median AC replacement permit value, $8,880, is within 20% of the survey reference for its region.