Pullman · 2025-08

Pullman's permit value falls 83% despite more filings

Pullman issued 15 permits in August, up from 11 the month before, but their combined value dropped from $594k to $100k. Thirteen were express permits, typically small jobs. Violent crime climbed 44% to 33 incidents. On the 311 side, tree debris cleanup led the pack with 30 requests, followed by 27 basement water complaints. Service requests overall fell 20%. No new businesses opened or closed.

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By the numbers

Building permits	15
Declared construction value	$99,726
New business licenses	1
Business closings (proxy)	0
311 service requests	271
Reported crimes	90
Violent crimes	33
Failed food inspections	1

New businesses

Hale Family McDonald's (Retail Food Establishment)

Top permit types

PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM — 13
PERMIT - WRECKING/DEMOLITION — 1
PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION — 1

Top 311 request types

Tree Debris Clean-Up Request — 30
Water in Basement Complaint — 27
Garbage Cart Maintenance — 21
Tree Emergency — 14
Weed Removal Request — 13

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