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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 replace generator/pad and install site retaining wall to support new equipment between commercial buildings (WSP Crime Lab and Test Firing Range) at Airpor…
Scope of work includes replacement of ground level perimeter guardrails topping slab repairs and new pedestrian traffic coating at the ground level terrace and replacement of toppi…
Construct alterations to one-family dwelling [retained earth not to exceed 4'-0"] subject to field inspection (STFI)
Construct alterations and addition at roof level of two-family dwelling per plan.
Construct alterations and addition to a mixed-use building per plans
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Allow housing for one new stacked dwelling unit within an existing structure (Establish use as single-family residence with attached accessory dwelling unit) per land use code. Con…
Construct east one-family dwelling per plan. (Establish use as single-family residence with attached accessory dwelling unit per land use code. Construct new one- and two-family dw…
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…
Construct tenant improvements to portion of an academic building subject torld inspection(STFI)
Allow a single-family residence with an attached accessory dwelling unit per the land use code. Construct a two-family dwelling per plans.
Construct alterations to portions of a private school per plan.
Construct alterations and deck additions to existing one family dwelling per plan.
Construct interior alterations for bar at existing karaoke venue (Nova Box) occupy per plan.
Construct alterations to existing one family dwelling per plan.
Construct alterations to one family dwelling subject to field inspection STFI.
Construct basement alterations to one family dwelling Subject to Field Inspection (STFI).
Construct exterior deck accessory to existing one-family dwelling per plan
Construct substantial alterations and additions to existing one family dwelling per plan.
Construct alterations to existing bulkhead accessory to existing multifamily building per plan.
Interior renovations for existing single family home. STFI. Drawings per plan.