1,636 recent building permits filed in Washington.
1,636 permits
Construct alterations to existing one-family dwelling per plan.
Construct new prefabricated detached garage accessory to existing one family dwelling per plan.
Establish use as a single-family residence with an attached accessory dwelling unit per the land use code. Construct a two-family dwelling per plans
voluntary seismic retrofit of a single family dwelling per SEHR
Grading to extend existing driveway for two (2) new one-family dwelling at adjacent property (5010 Puget Blvd SW 704105-CN) per plan
Construct additions & substantial alterations to one-family dwelling [includes detached accessory shed] per plan
Construct alterations to support foundation with push-piers at SW portion of existing residence per plan.
Construct garage and deck additions to existing one-family residence per plan
Construct north west SFR per plans (Allow (3) single-family residences with (2) attached and (1) detached accessory dwelling units per the land use code. Construct (2) two-family dwellings and (2) one...
Establish use as single family residence with attached accessory dwelling unit per land use code. Construct new two family dwelling per plan.
Construct interior (basement only) alterations to existing single family residence per STFI
Construct west duplex per plans (Allow (3) single-family residences with (2) attached and (1) detached accessory dwelling units per the land use code. Construct (2) two-family dwellings and (2) one-fa...
Establish use as rowhouses per land use code. Construct a multi-family building occupy per plan.
Construct alterations at the main level of existing single-family residence subject to filed inspection (STFI)
Construct concrete in-ground pool and site work accessory to an existing one family dwelling per plan.
Establish use as indoor participatory sports per the land use code. Construct initial tenant improvement for a Pilates studio in a mixed-used commercial building occupy per plans
Alterations to basement in a one-dwelling structure subject to field inspection.
Project includes alteration level 1 improvements. roof improvements include roof recover roof access ladders thru-wall scupper and conductor head replacement and fall protection.
Allow new detached accessory dwelling unit to existing single family use per land use code. Construct new one family dwelling per plan using DADU standard plan 6880596-SP. Project includes removal of...
Demolish existing 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.