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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.
1,697 recent building permits filed in Washington.
1,697 permits
Construct blanket permit tenant improvements to future tenant on the second floor of existing commercial building per plan.
Construct new West single family dwelling per plan. (Establish use as single-family with attached accessory dwelling unit and detached accessory dwelling unit per land use code. Co…
Construct east two-family dwelling (Establish use as single-family residence & allow attached accessory dwelling unit (AADU) & detached accessory dwelling unit (DADU) per land use…
Construct new East two family dwelling per plan. (Establish use as single-family with attached accessory dwelling unit and detached accessory dwelling unit per land use code. Const…
Construct west one-family dwelling (Establish use as single-family residence & allow attached accessory dwelling unit (AADU) & detached accessory dwelling unit (DADU) per land use…
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Change of use from B Office to Restaurant (B <50 Occupants). Construct tenant improvements for existing B occupancy (Footie Darling!) at ground floor of existing commercial buildin…
Reroof existing building and reduce parapet height
Tenant improvements at Seattle Ferry Terminal for restaurant (Knot's Landing) occupy per plan.
Allow housing for one new detached dwelling unit per land use code. Construct new one-family dwelling per plan.
PHASED PROJECT: Construct mixed-use apartment building with below-grade parking occupy per plan. Mechanical included with Phase 2.
Construct blanket permit tenant improvements to Starbucks on floors 2-9 of existing commercial building per plan.
Interior remodel to existing dwelling unit Subject To Field Inspection (STFI)
Construct alterations for apartment unit (Avalon Apartments) at level 1 near Lobby 101 in an existing apartment building occupy per plan.
Construct MIDDLE one-family dwelling (SFR B) per plan. ([Land use description.] Construct (3) one-family dwellings per plan. Review and processing for (3) records under 7093587-CN.…
Allow new detached accessory dwelling unit to existing single family use per land use code. Construct new south one-family dwelling per plan
Remove existing shingles and torchdown. Replace all plywood with 1/2" OSB. Install IKO Cambridge shingles for pitched roof and 60 mil PVC for flat sections.
Construct addition at basement and alterations to existing one family dwelling per plan. Includes foundation repair.
Construct east 4-unit apartment building and occupy per plans. (Establish use as apartments per Land Use Code. Construct two 4-unit apartment buildings. Reviews and processing for…
Construct addition and alterations to existing one family dwelling per plan.
Construct alterations for underpinning of existing foundation and installation of floor supports at existing one-family dwelling per plan.