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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
Allow a detached accessory dwelling unit per Land Use Code. Construct a one-family dwelling per plans.
Demolish existing one-family dwelling and detached garage per plan.
Construct interior alterations to one family dwelling subject to field inspection STFI.
Construct interior alterations to existing one family dwelling subject to field inspection.
Construct interior alterations to existing one family dwelling at bathroom Subject to Field Inspection (STFI)
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Demolish existing one family dwelling per plan.
Construct alterations to SFR subject to field inspection STFI.
Establish use as housing for one detached dwelling unit per land use code. Existing detached dwelling unit to remain. Demolish existing detached garage. Construct new one detached…
Demolish one-family dwelling without basement subject to field inspection (STFI).
Allow a detached accessory dwelling unit per Land Use Code (Parent 6881469-CN). Deck addition to sfr per plan
Residential reroof only; no structural changes. Remove existing shingles. No planned plywood replacement but if needed will use 1/2" CDX. Install Owens Corning Duration shingles.
Construct new detached garage for existing one-family dwelling per plan. (Establish use as single-family dwelling units with a detached accessory garage. Construct (2) new one-fami…
Construct interior alterations to existing one family dwelling per plan.
Construct alterations & exterior deck addition to one-family dwelling subject to field inspection (STFI).
Construct voluntary engineered seismic retrofit for one family dwelling subject to field inspection STFI.
Construct tenant improvements in commercial building on 3rd floor per plan.
Residential reroof only; no structural changes. Remove existing shingles. Replace planned 35 sheets of 1/2" OSB. Install Owens Corning Duration shingles.
Demolish existing one-family dwelling with partial basement subject to field inspection (STFI).
Construct new deck for existing one family dwelling per plan.
Remove existing shingles. Replace planned 11 sheets 1/2" CDX. Install Owens Corning Duration shingles.