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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
Demolish apartment building with basement and parking per plan.
Construct alterations at main floor entry kitchen and dining area of existing one-family dwelling per plan.
Construct substantial alterations to one family dwelling per plan
Construct front porch alterations to existing one-family dwelling subject-to-field inspection (STFI).
Temporary use / permit for the WOSCA site to be used as charter bus staging for the FIFA World Cup June -July 2026. Scope of work will include bicycle racks for parking security fe…
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Change of use from indoor sports and recreation to general retail sales and services per land use code. Construct tenant improvements existing commercial building at ground level (…
Construct alterations at basement level of one-family dwelling subject to field inspection (STFI)
Construct alterations to existing one-family dwelling per plan.
Construct minor alterations to telecommunications facility (Verizon) at existing grade level compound accessory to existing industrial structure per plan.
Construct a new accessory structure per STFI
Construct foundation repair with helical-piles of existing one-family dwelling per plan.
Construct interior alterations to existing condominiums (Continental Place) at the ground and 5th floor levels per plan.
Allow housing for detached dwelling unit per land use code. Existing two-family dwelling to remain. Construct substantial alterations to existing accessory structure for one family…
Construct alterations and additions to a one family dwelling per plan.
Construct alterations to existing one family dwelling subject to field inspection (STFI).
Construct engineered voluntary seismic upgrade to basement of SFR STFI
Construct alterations to existing office building at level 1 per plan.
Construct engineered voluntary seismic upgrade to basement of SFR STFI
Change use from general retail sales and service to restaurant per land use code. Construct tenant improvements for restaurant (Westman's Bagel and Coffee) at south end ground leve…
Replace window siding and roofing of multifamily structure in kind subject to field inspection STFI.