1,621 recent building permits filed in Washington.
1,621 permits
Establish use as a single-family residence with two attached accessory dwelling units per the land use code. Construct a multi-family building occupy per plans. Existing detached garage maintained
Establish use as vacant land per land use code. Demolish one-family dwelling and associated detached accessory structures subject to field inspection [STFI].
Repairs to existing pier structure per plan.
Construct new (SFR) one-family dwelling per plan. (Establish use as two single family residences with one detached accessory dwelling unit per Land Use Code. Construct two new one-family dwellings and...
Construct engineered voluntary seismic upgrade to basement of SFR STFI
Construct alterations to basement of existing one-family dwelling 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 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 hoistway from main floor to second floor for a home elevator in existing one family dwelling per plan.
Demolish residential structure per plans
Demolish residential structure per plans
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 existing one family dwelling per plan.
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 tenant improvements for skylight replacement at north area of roof per plan.
Construct alterations to existing one family dwelling per plan.
Construct blanket permit tenant improvements to Russell Investments on the 19th floor of existing commercial building per plan.
Construct alterations to one family dwelling subject to field inspection STFI.
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...
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.