1,621 recent building permits filed in Washington.
1,621 permits
Establish use as single-family dwelling unit with attached accessory dwelling unit per land use code. Construct new two-family dwelling per plan
Construct new detached garage structure site work and alterations to existing one family dwelling per plan.
Construct tenant improvements to offices on 17th floor of existing commercial building per plan.
Construct bldg. 13 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 bldg. 18 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 bldg. 1 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. Rev...
Construct alterations and deck addition to existing single family residence per plan.
Construct alterations throughout existing one-family dwelling subject to field inspection (STFI)
Demolish existing warehouse structure (CFS building) at Terminal 5 per plan.
Construct bldg. 3 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. Rev...
Construct bldg. 10 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 bldg. 11 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 housing for one new detached dwelling unit per land use code. Construct new one family dwelling per plan.
This project will replace failed waterproofing at an existing 4th floor roof area. The existing low-slope roof assembly is split-slab construction consisting of a structural concrete substrate a water...
Interior alterations to a single dwelling subject to field inspection.
Construct bldg. 2 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. Rev...
Construct bldg. 6 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. Rev...
Demolish one-family dwelling per plan.
Residential reroof only; no structural changes. Remove existing shingles. Replace planned 85 sheets of 1/2" CDX. Install Owens Corning Duration shingles.
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.