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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 south one-family dwelling per plans (Establish use as single family residence with a detached accessory dwelling unit per land use code. Construct (2) one-family dwelling…
Re-roof flat roof of unheated garage (16'x 25') 400 sqft. Add slope for drainage.
Construct repairs throughout fire-damaged one-family dwelling subject to field inspection (STFI).
Construct alterations for marina to replace waler boards on existing floating pier per plan.
Enlarge existing egress window of one family dwelling subject to field inspection STFI.
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Allow new detached accessory dwelling unit to exiting single family use per land use code. Construct new one-family dwelling per plan.
Construct southwest new one family dwelling unit per plan. [Allow housing for (2) new detached dwelling units per Land Use Code. Construct southwest one-family dwellings per standa…
To remove one parking space to allow pedestrian easement Per STFI
Construct south one-family dwelling SFR Unit C per plan. (Establish single family use per land use code. Construct (3) new one-family dwellings per plan. Review and processing for…
Remove and install new 1/2"inch CDX plywood over entire roof. Removal and disposal of 1 existing layer of old roofing material down to the plywood decking. Installed directly on th…
Construct middle one-family dwelling SFR Unit B per plan. (Establish single family use per land use code. Construct (3) new one-family dwellings per plan. Review and processing for…
Allow housing for one new stacked dwelling unit within an existing structure. Existing detached dwelling unit to remain. Construct alterations to convert one-family to two-family d…
Demolish one-family dwelling & detached garage per plan.
Construct alterations to existing pier and install a boat lift per plan.
Construct alterations to existing multifamily building per plan.
Construct alterations to existing one family dwelling Subject to Field Inspection (STFI).
Construct two-family dwelling occupy per plan.
Construct north one-family dwelling SFR Unit A per plan. (Establish use as single-family dwelling units per Land Use Code. Construct (3) new one-family dwellings per plan. Review a…
Construct interior alterations to one family dwelling subject to field inspection STFI.
Allow housing for two attached dwelling units per land use code. Existing detached dwelling to remain. Construct new two-family dwelling per plan