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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 east DADU1 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…
Removing the existing layer of architectural asphalt shingles and replacing with similar type.
We tore off 1 layer of torchdown and install 60mil PVC. Replaced 38 sheets of plywood total (we have photos with them numbered). Replace 3 exhaust vents. Make sure the roof drains…
Allow new attached accessory dwelling unit to existing single-family use per land use code. Construct alterations and additions to convert existing one-family dwelling to two-famil…
Construct alterations with addition to existing one-family dwelling per plan.
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Interior tenant improvement of Port of Seattle building subject to field inspection (STFI)
Construct alterations to existing multifamily building (exterior siding) per plan.
Construct blanket permit tenant improvements to Floor 4 of existing commercial building per plan.
Alterations to a one-dwelling unit subject to field inspection.
Construct alterations to portions of 1st and 2nd story of a one-family dwelling subject to field inspection (STFI)
Construct new detached carport addition accessory to existing one family dwelling per plan. Includes removal of existing detached garage.
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.
Construct alterations at main and basement levels for one-family dwelling subject to field inspection [STFI]. Work this permit is related to Code Compliance record #1062686-VI.
Allow new attached accessory dwelling unit to existing single family dwelling per land use code. Construction alterations for a two family dwelling per plan.
Change use from storage to gallery per land use code. Construct alterations for community exhibition gallery (SODO BIA) in basement of existing commercial building occupy per plan.
Construct substantial alterations and additions to existing one family dwelling per plan.
Construct alterations and addition to expand ground level bedroom for one-family dwelling subject to field inspection [STFI].
Construct addition and substantial alterations to existing single-family dwelling per plans.
We will be removing the current composition shingles. We have no plans to replace sheeting at this time but if needed we will replace with new 1/2" cdx plywood. We will then instal…