1,636 recent building permits filed in Washington.
1,636 permits
Alterations to basement in a one-dwelling structure subject to field inspection.
Construct new detached garage accessory to one family dwelling per plan.
Change use from general retail to restaurant per land use code. Tenant improvements for new cafe at ground level of existing commercial building occupy per plan.
Construct addition and alterations to existing food establishment (Dick's Drive through) and occupy per plans.
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 and detached accessory building (shed) per plan.
Allow new attached accessory dwelling unit to existing single family use per land use code. Construct addition and substantial alterations for a two family dwelling per plan.
Construct east 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...
Foundation repair to existing single family residence per plan.
Allow additional dwelling per land use code. Construct as west side one-family dwelling per plan.
Construct concrete in-ground pool and site work accessory to an 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.
Construct middle 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-fam...
Install card readers and electric locks on non-egress sides of doors in institutional building (Broadview Thomson K-8) subject to field inspection (STFI)
Interior alterations to detached accessory structure at existing single family residence subject to field inspection (STFI)
Construct interior alterations to one family dwelling subject to field inspection STFI.
Construct interior non-structural remodel of existing duplex subject to field inspection STFI.
Single-family residence with attached accessory dwelling unit per Land Use Code. Construct two-family dwelling per plan.
Install card readers and electric locks on non-egress sides of doors in institutional building (Rising Star ES) subject to field inspection (STFI)
Construct new NW one family dwelling (SFR 7) per plans (Establish use as single-family residences per land use code. Construct (4) one-family dwellings per plans. Reviews and processing for (4) -CN's...
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.