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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
Establish a emergency transitional encampment with 32 shelter units per the land use code. Construct decks and install buildings accessory to emergency transitional encampment per…
Demolish residential structure per plan
Change of use from general retail sales and services to restaurant per land use code. Construct tenant improvement for a new coffee shop at main floor in Suite D of existing mixed…
Construct alterations to one-family dwelling subject to field inspection (STFI)
Construct alterations to existing one family dwelling subject to field inspection (STFI).
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Construct additions and alterations to one family dwelling per plan.
Construct exterior envelope repairs to existing multifamily building per plan.
Remove and install new 1/2"inch CDX plywood over entire roof. Included in proposalRemoval and disposal of 1 existing layer of old roofing material down to the plywood decking. Inst…
Additions and alteration to a single family residence Subject to field inspection (STFI)
Alterations to upper-level bathroom in a single-dwelling unit subject to field inspection.
Construct interior alterations to existing one family dwelling subject to field inspection (STFI).
Construct interior alterations to existing Single family residence per STFI
We will be removing the current composition shingles. WE are going to install new 1/2" cdx plywood over the existing shiplap. We will then install new composition shingles.
Construct repairs to accessory structure roof per STFI
Construct addition and alterations to institutional building (The Armory emergency generator vault and renewable energy improvements) per plan. Mechanical included.
Alterations to existing house to repair water damage subject to field inspection (STFI).
Construct interior tenant improvement subject to field inspection STFI.
Construct blanket permit tenant improvements to Integrated Design Engineers on the 15th floor of existing commercial building per plan.
Construct foundation repair with helical piles to existing one family dwelling per plan.
Demolish existing one family dwelling only per plan. Existing detached accessory structure to remain.