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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.
2,496 recent building permits filed in Washington.
2,496 permits
Interior repairs to multifamily building Subject to field inspection (STFI)
Construct east one-family dwelling per plan. (Establish use as townhouse and single-family dwelling unit per land use code. Construct one and two-family dwelling per plan. Review a…
Establish use as housing for two stacked dwelling units per land use code. Construct new two family dwelling per plan.
Renovation of existing kitchen and bath within existing SFR in existing locations. Changes to interior partitions exterior envelope openings appliance and fixture locations.
Construct interior alterations to existing multifamily building subject-to-field-inspection (STFI).
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Construct repairs for dormitory deck (UW McCarty Hall) at 2nd Floor of existing residential building per plan.
Construct alterations to install worker fall protection for institutional building [SFD STATION 30] per plan.
Construct alterations to portion of Pike Place Market to combine (3) tenant spaces into a single space per plans Separate permit(s) required to occupy this new tenant space
Construct alterations to existing (1) family dwelling (Allow (1) single-family residence & (2) detached accessory dwelling units (DADU) to existing single-family residence per land…
Construct alterations to existing dwelling per plan (Allow housing for one new detached dwelling unit per land use code. Existing detached dwelling to remain with alterations. Cons…
Construct new one-family dwelling per plan (Allow housing for one new detached dwelling unit per land use code. Existing detached dwelling to remain with alterations. Construct new…
Construct west two-family dwelling per plan. (Establish use as townhouse and single-family dwelling unit per land use code. Construct one and two-family dwelling per plan. Review a…
Construct alterations to repair & replace portions of roof of existing institutional building (UWMC) at B Wing per plan.
Construct interior alterations for lactation room to the existing level 5 offices at Duolingo subject to field inspection STFI.
Installation of 50mil Single-Ply PVC membrane and 3/8" FanFold Insulation over (1) existing layer of granulated torch down. No revisions to existing sheathing structural or R-Value…
Construct new deck and site improvements adjacent to existing one family dwelling per plan.
Construct alterations to install worker fall protection for institutional building [SFD STATION 26] per plan.
Residential reroof only; no structural changes. Remove existing shingles. Replace planned 3 sheets of 1/2" CDX. Install Owens Corning Duration shingles.
Construct substantial alterations to one family dwelling subject to field inspection STFI.
Allow 2nd detached accessory dwelling unit [DADU] to existing single-family use per land use code. Construct northeast one-family dwelling per plan. Existing (2) one-family dwellin…