1,646 recent building permits filed in Washington.
1,646 permits
Construction of new one family dwelling per plan.
Emergency Repair to beam in unit #102 (Denny Way Condos) subject to field inspection.
Establish use as eating and drinking establishment (restaurant) per land use code. Tenant improvements for restaurant (Golden Daisy) at existing commercial building occupy per plan.
Repair of pedestrian access bridge of a existing one family dwelling per plan.
Establish use as sales and services general per land use code. Tenant improvements for beauty salon at ground level of existing mixed use building occupy per plan.
Change use from warehouse to drinking establishment/craft manufacturing and construct alterations for tap room & brewery at ground level of existing commercial building occupy per plan
Replace 1 window like for like nail fin installation vinyl window U-factor .30 or better per manufacturer's specifications STFI
Interior alterations to a one-dwelling unit subject to field inspection.
Construct alterations to existing one-family dwelling per plan.
Allow new detached accessory dwelling unit to existing single-family use per land use code. Construct north one family dwelling with attached garage per plan.
Demolish existing one family dwelling per plan
Establish use as single-family dwelling unit per land use code. Construct new one-family dwelling per plan.
Allow new attached accessory dwelling unit to existing single-family use per land. use code. Construct alterations for a two-family dwelling per plan.
Establish use as townhouse per land use code. Construct new townhouse building occupy per plan.
Construct interior alterations to existing single-family residence per STFI
Construct alterations to existing Seattle Public Library's Fremont Branch. Mechanical included
Construct deck to rear of one family dwelling subject to field inspection STFI.
voluntary seismic retrofit of a single family dwelling per SEHR
Construct foundation repair with push piles to existing one family dwelling per plan.
Allow additional detached accessory dwelling unit to single family residence per land use code. Construct new middle one-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.