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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
Construct addition and alterations to existing one-family dwelling per plan.
Construct new one family dwelling (Unit 3) per plan. (Establish use as housing for three detached dwelling units per land use code. Construct three new one-family dwellings per pla…
Construct NORTH one-family dwelling (DADU2) per plan. (Allow housing for two new detached dwelling units per land use code. Existing detached dwelling to remain. Construct (2) new…
Construct alterations to two-family dwelling [new block window well not to exceed 4'-0"] subject to field inspection (STFI)
Construct blanket permit tenant improvements to future tenant on the fourth floor of existing commercial building per plan.
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Construct substantial alterations to the existing dwelling per plan. (Establish use as housing and allow a detached dwelling unit per the land use code. Construct a new one-family…
Blanket permit tenant improvements for BEVERIDGE AND DIAMOND LAW on Floor 16 of existing commercial building per plan.
Shoring & excavation for future apartment per plan
Grading and alterations to site per plan.
Construct in-kind roof repairs for one-family dwelling subject to field inspection (STFI)
Construct alteration for two family dwelling per plan. (Allow new detached accessory dwelling unit to existing duplex use per land use code. Construct alterations for a two family…
Remove and replace at-grade concrete stairs to a one-dwelling unit subject to field inspection.
Demolish portable classroom (Bldg B) per plan.
Removal of existing EPDM roofing membrane only. Existing insulation and roof sheathing to remain. Installation of new coverboard and fully adhered EPDM roofing system including ass…
Comp to comp reroof & resheeting of residential family roof
Construct east one family dwelling per plan. (Establish use as single-family residence with detached accessory dwelling unit per land use code. Construct (3) one family dwellings.…
Interior alternations to existing single family house STFI
Construct new one family dwelling (Unit 1) per plan. (Establish use as housing for three detached dwelling units per land use code. Construct three new one-family dwellings per pla…
Construct middle one family dwelling per plan. (Establish use as single-family residence with detached accessory dwelling unit per land use code. Construct (3) one family dwellings…
Construct additions and alterations to one-family dwelling per plan