1,636 recent building permits filed in Washington.
1,636 permits
Construct new SE one family dwelling (SFR 6) 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...
Construct new SW one family dwelling (SFR 8) 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...
Allow new attached accessory dwelling unit (AADU) to existing single family use with existing AADU per land use code. Construct alterations to add a unit to multifamily building occupy per plan.
Interior alterations to detached accessory structure at existing single family residence subject to field inspection (STFI)
Install card readers and electric locks on non-egress sides of doors in institutional building (Broadview Thomson K-8) subject to field inspection (STFI)
Construct new NE one family dwelling (SFR 5) 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...
Interior alterations to enlarge and remodel bathroom in a one dwelling structure subject to field inspection.
Demolish existing one family dwelling including accessory structure and site features per plan.
Construct security upgrades for Olympic View Elementary School subject to field inspection (STFI).
Construct additions and alterations to existing single-family residence per STFI.
Construct addition & alterations to one-family dwelling per plan
Construct tenant improvements for existing restaurant (Tandoori Hut) on main floor of mixed use building per plan.
Construct retaining walls and associated site work accessory to existing single family dwelling per plan.
Construct new central two family dwelling per plan. (Establish use as single-family residence and townhouse per land use code. Construct new one and two family dwellings per plan. Review and processin...
Construct alterations to King County Metro sewer station per plan. Mechanical included.
Construct initial tenant improvement to existing mixed use building on ground level suite (201) occupy per plan.
Construct alterations to basement of existing single family residence subject-to-field inspection (STFI).
Construct addition and alterations to one-family dwelling per plan.
Bathroom addition to detached garage in one dwelling unit subject to field inspection.
Residential reroof only; no structural changes. Remove existing shingles. Replace planned 3 sheets 1/2" CDX. Install Owens Corning Duration shingles on pitched roof and 60 mil PVC on low slope roof.
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.