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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
Construct alterations to existing one-family dwelling subject-to-field inspection (STFI).
Demolish existing two family dwelling per plan.
Construct tenant improvements to existing commercial building at second floor tenant per plan.
Remove connection stairs and infill floor between 25th & 26th floors of existing commercial building (Madison Centre) per plan.
Construct dormer addition and alterations to existing single family residence subject-to-field inspection (STFI).
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We will be removing the current composition shingles. We will then plan to replace 6 sheets of the decking with new 1/2" cdx plywood. We will replace any sheeting if necessary. We…
Construct and replace sports lighting poles per plan.
Construct substantial alterations to existing single family dwelling per plan.Application in response to Shoreline Violation 1061443-VI & Construction Violation 1061464-VI.
Change use from general commercial to restaurant per land use code. Construct as alterations to live work Unit #2 for coffee shop (Casa Ella Madrona) per plan.
Construct new WEST two family dwelling (THs 2A & 2B) per plan. (Establish use as housing for two attached dwelling units per land use code. Construct (2) new two family dwellings p…
Construct WEST one-family dwelling (SFR A) per plan. ([Land use description.] Construct (3) one-family dwellings per plan. Review and processing for (3) records under 7093587-CN.)
Construct EAST one-family dwelling (SFR C) per plan. ([Land use description.] Construct (3) one-family dwellings per plan. Review and processing for (3) records under 7093587-CN.)
Construct alterations and deck addition to a one-family residence per plans
Demolish existing one-family dwelling per plan.
Construct additions and substantial alterations to existing south one family dwelling per plan. (Allow for one new detached housing unit per land use code. Existing detached dwelli…
Construct retaining walls and fence accessory to existing one-family dwelling per plan
Remove existing composition shingles and replace with like composition shingles.
Construct alterations to existing one-family dwelling subject-to-field inspection (STFI).
Construct new north one family dwelling per plan. Allow for one new detached housing unit per land use code. Existing detached dwelling unit to remain. Construct additions and subs…
Construct alterations to commercial space subject to field inspection STFI.