Washington Building Permits
1,562 recent building permits filed in Washington.
1,562 permits
Construct alterations to one family dwelling subject to field inspection STFI.
Demolish residential structure per plans
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
Construct alterations to basement of existing one-family dwelling subject-to-field inspection (STFI).
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...
Repair and maintain exterior coverings of chimneys of existing west condominium building per plan. (Repair and maintain exterior coverings of chimneys of two existing condominium buildings. Review and...
Construct interior alterations to existing single family residence per STFI
Construct hoistway from main floor to second floor for a home elevator in existing one family dwelling per plan.
Construct alterations to piles supporting existing commercial marine terminal pier per plan.
Construct temporary event space for FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour by Coca Cola (4/5/26 - 4/6/26) per plan
Construct NW one family dwelling (SFR1) 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...
Demolish residential structure per plans
Construct tenant improvements to offices on 17th floor of existing commercial building per plan.
Demolish existing warehouse structure (CFS building) at Terminal 5 per plan.
Construct bldg. 17 per plans (Establish use as townhouse and single-family dwellings [28 units/20 buildings] per the land use code. Construct development of one- and two-family dwellings per plans. Re...
Allow new detached accessory dwelling unit to existing single family use per land use code. Construct new one family dwelling per plan and standard plan 6800134-SP.
Construct bldg. 19 per plans (Establish use as townhouse and single-family dwellings [28 units/20 buildings] per the land use code. Construct development of one- and two-family dwellings per plans. Re...
Construct tenant improvements to existing commercial building at ground floor tenant (cafe) subject to field inspection
Construct tenant improvements for Yoga Studio (Kora Collective) at south west corner on the ground floor of existing commercial building per plans.
Allow new detached accessory dwelling unit to existing single-family use per land use code. Construct new one family dwelling per plan.
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.