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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
Remove existing shingles. No planned plywood replacement but if plywood is needed we will replace with 1/2" CDX. Install IKO Cambridge shingles.
Construct deck addition to existing one-family dwelling per plan.
Demolition of a detached garage accessory to a single-family dwelling per STFI
Demolish one-family dwelling per plan. Includes removal of accessory structure (garage).
Construct interior non-structural alterations to create (4) total new bedrooms within (4) total dwelling units at basement 2nd and 3rd levels of multi-family apartment building sub…
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Construct alterations to basement of existing one-family dwelling subject-to-field inspection (STFI).
Construct alterations to multi-use building exits and means of egress on level P-1 per plans
Construct deck addition to existing one-family dwelling per plan.
Allow two attached accessory dwelling units per land use code. Construct alterations to add two dwelling units to a one-family dwelling for a multi-family building occupy per plans
PVC membrane re-cover over the existing hot tar roof. Install a 60mil white PVC membrane to manufacturer's specification.
Construct addition and alteration to existing one family dwelling per plan.
Construct alterations to portions of 1st and 2nd story of a one-family dwelling subject to field inspection (STFI)
Interior tenant improvement of Port of Seattle building subject to field inspection (STFI)
Construct alterations to existing multifamily building (exterior siding) per plan.
Construct interior tenant improvements to existing office building (level 9) subject to field inspection (STFI).
Change of use from multipurpose retail sales to indoor sports and recreation per land use code. Tenant improvements for dance studio occupy per plan.
Construct alterations to entry stair and pathway of existing one family dwelling per plan.
Construct west DADU2 per plan. Allow new detached accessory dwelling unit to existing single-family use per land use code. Construct (2) one-family dwellings per plan. Reviews and…
Establish use as housing for two attached dwelling units per land use code. Construct new two family dwelling per plan.
Construct an exterior deck on existing one-family dwelling per plan.