recent building permits…
Washington has 1,562 building permits on file right now, with 578 new permits filed in the last 30 days. That's steady construction activity across the state, and it means consistent opportunity for contractors who know where to look. Seattle dominates the permit activity with 1,561 permits in our database. If you're a roofer, HVAC tech, plumber, or electrician working in Washington, Seattle is where the volume is. Renovation work leads the pack with 841 permits, followed by roofing (107 permits), demolition (123 permits), and other project types. Permit data is how you beat your competitors to new leads. When a permit gets filed, that's your signal to reach out before the general contractor or property owner has filled all their contractor slots. DigPermit gives you that data sorted by permit type and location, so you can focus on the projects that match your trade.
Monitor new permits filed in your service area. Washington has 578 permits filed in the last 30 days, which means 578 active projects with contractors who need subcontractors or specialty trades. Use DigPermit to filter by permit type (roofing, HVAC, plumbing, electrical) and city. Set up alerts for new filings so you can call leads within hours of permit issuance, before your competition does.
Seattle has the most activity with 1,561 permits in our database. This makes Seattle the primary market for contractors looking for volume. The concentration of permits in Seattle means more competition but also more consistent work if you can move fast on leads and deliver quality.
Renovation permits lead with 841 filed permits, followed by other project types (364), demolition (123), and roofing (107). Pool permits round out the list at 49. If you're a roofer, you have 107 roofing-specific permits to target. For general contractors, renovation work dominates and offers the broadest opportunity.
1,761 recent building permits filed in Washington.
1,761 permits
Construct alterations and deck addition to a one-family residence per plans
Demolish existing accessory structure subject to field inspection (STFI).
Construct in-kind repairs to water damaged units 2212 2312 2412 and 2515 in existing apartment building subject to field inspection (STFI)
Construct Additions to existing Single-family residence per STFI
Demolish residential structure per plans
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Demolish single family dwelling per plan.
Demolish existing one-family dwelling per plan.
Construct mixed-use apartment building with below-grade parking occupy per plan. Mechanical included.
Construct blanket permit tenant improvements to future tenant on the first three floors of existing commercial building per plan.
Construct interior alterations to one family dwelling subject to field inspection STFI.
Remove existing composition shingles and replace with like composition shingles.
Construct alterations to commercial space subject to field inspection STFI.
Remove existing TPO. No planned plywood but if plywood is needed we will install 1/2" CDX. Install 60 mil PVC.
Construct alterations to one family dwelling subject to field inspection STFI.
Construct new shed accessory to existing Single Family residence per STFI
Construct alterations to existing commercial building at level 1 per plan.
Construct retaining walls and fence accessory to existing one-family dwelling per plan
Construct exterior alterations to existing multi-family building per plan
Construct addition and substantial alterations to existing one family dwelling per plan.
Construct blanket permit tenant improvements to future tenant on the fourth floor of existing commercial building per plan.