1,621 recent building permits filed in Washington.
1,621 permits
Construct substantial alterations to one family dwelling per plan.
Construct alterations to existing two family dwelling per plan.
Allow housing for one new stacked dwelling unit within an existing structure per land use code. Construct alterations at basement for a two family dwelling per plan.
Construct SW one family dwelling (SFR3) per plan. (Establish use as single family residences and detached accessory dwelling units per land use code. Construct (5) new one-family dwelling per plan. Re...
Construct alterations to existing one-family dwelling subject-to-field inspection (STFI).
Construct a detached accessory structure accessory to existing one-family dwelling subject to field inspection (STFI)
Construct new (SE SFR#3) one-family dwelling per plan. (Establish use as three single family residences with one detached accessory dwelling unit per Land Use Code. Construct four new one-family dwell...
Construct site work on private property for future Sound Transit street improvements per plan
Residential reroof only; no structural changes. Remove existing shingles. Install all new 1/2" CDX for roof. Install Owens Corning Duration shingles.
Construct interior alterations to one family dwelling subject to field inspection STFI.
Construct alterations to replace radiology equipment at Level 1 of lab building [FOREST] on institutional campus [SEATTLE CHILDRENS HOSPITAL] per plan. Mechanical included.
Remove and replace siding windows railings and site wood fences and repair roof per plan.
Construct interior alterations to bathroom of one family dwelling subject to field inspection STFI.
Construct addition and alterations to existing two-family dwelling per plan.
Construct new middle one family dwelling per plan. (Establish use as (2) new single family residences per land use code. Construct (2) new one family dwellings per plan. Existing SFR to remain. Review...
Construct interior alterations to existing single family residence per STFI
Construct interior alterations to existing single family residence per STFI
Replace 16 windows like for like nail fin installation vinyl windows U-factor .30 or better per manufacturer's specifications subject to field inspection STFI.
Change of use from office to religious facility per Land Use Code. Construct alterations to existing office building occupy per plan.
Construct alterations to existing two-family dwelling per plan
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.