Washington Building Permits
1,562 recent building permits filed in Washington.
1,562 permits
Interior alterations to basement in a single dwelling unit subject to field inspection.
Construct alterations to existing parking lot per plan. Allow accessory cargo terminal to existing warehouse use per land use code.
Construct substantial alterations and addition to one family dwelling per plan.
Construct EAST one-family dwelling per plan. [Establish use as townhouse and detached single-family residence per land use code. Construct one- and two-family dwellings per plan. Review and processing...
Construct addition and alterations to existing single family dwelling per plan.
Construct SW one family dwelling (SFR2) per plan (Establish use as single family residence and townhouse per land use code. Construct new two-family dwelling and 2 new one family dwellings per plan. R...
Construct SW one-family dwelling per plan. (Establish single-family and two-family use per land use code. Construct 2 one-family dwellings and 1 two-family dwelling per plan. Review and processing for...
Construct NW one-family dwelling per plan. (Establish single-family and two-family use per land use code. Construct 2 one-family dwellings and 1 two-family dwelling per plan. Review and processing for...
Construct alterations to piles supporting existing commercial marine terminal pier per plan.
Construct hoistway from main floor to second floor for a home elevator in existing one family dwelling per plan.
Residential reroof only; no structural changes. Remove existing shingles. Replace planned 3 sheets 1/2" CDX. Install Owens Corning Oakridge shingles.
Construct WEST two-family dwelling per plan. [Establish use as townhouse and detached single-family residence per land use code. Construct one- and two-family dwellings per plan. Review and processing...
Construct East two-family dwelling per plan. (Establish single-family and two-family use per land use code. Construct 2 one-family dwellings and 1 two-family dwelling per plan. Review and processing f...
Construct new South one family dwelling (SFR3) per plan. (Establish use as single family residence per land use code. Construct 3 new one family dwellings per plan. Review and process for three record...
Construct interior alterations to existing single family residence per STFI
Construct tenant improvement at 500 9th Ave N. Relocating of existing full height demountable partitions and associated ceiling track systems to desk above subject to field inspection STFI
Change of use from Sports and recreation indoor to medical services per land use code. Construct alterations to convert yoga studio to Pilates/physical therapy studio [ELIZABETH RODGERS PILATES & PHYS...
Construct new East two family dwelling per plan (Establish use as single family residence and townhouse per land use code. Construct new two-family dwelling and 2 new one family dwellings per plan. Re...
Construct alterations to existing one family dwelling per plan.
Construct alterations to existing Seattle Public Library's West Seattle Branch. Mechanical included
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find new construction leads in Washington?
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.
Which cities in Washington have the most building permits?
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.
What types of permits are most common in Washington?
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.