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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 seismic retrofit to existing single family residence per Earthquake Home Retrofit plan set.
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…
Construct alterations to all floors of existing single family residence subject-to-field inspection (STFI).
Construct substantial alterations to existing one family dwelling and new detached accessory building per plan.
Construct two-family dwelling occupy per plan.
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To remove one parking space to allow pedestrian easement Per STFI
Overlay roofing
Construct addition to single family residence for covered outdoor area with deck above per plan.
Tenant improvements for retail tenant [FIFA] at 3rd floor level Suite 300 of commercial building [PACIFIC PLACE] per plan.
Construct north one-family dwelling #1 per plan. (Establish use as single family residence per land use code. Construct (3) one-family dwellings per plan. Review and processing for…
Construct alterations to existing one family dwelling per plan.
Demolish East warehouse building per plan. [[related 7071295-DM 7071955-DM 7071294-DM 7071296-DM]]
Construct substantial alterations and additions to one family dwelling per plan. Demolish existing detached garage.
Construct south one-family dwelling #3 per plan. (Establish use as single family residence per land use code. Construct (3) one-family dwellings per plan. Review and processing for…
Demolish an industrial building per plans [[related 7071295-DM 7071955-DM 7071568-DM 7071296-DM]]
Remove and replace the existing shingle roof with new shingle roof.
Demolish existing residence and accessory structures.
Demolish a shed wheelhouse and crane per plans [[related 7071294-DM 7071955-DM 7071296-DM 7071568-DM]]
Construct interior alterations to basement of one family dwelling subject to field STFI.
Remove existing roofing and replace roof sheathing (plywood) and install new asphalt shingles. No structural framing changes.We are hoping to start roof replacement April 30th 2020…