1,636 recent building permits filed in Washington.
1,636 permits
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.
Construct site improvements for single-family residence at north side of property per plan.
Construct Interior alterations to Children's Hospital on Level 1 of Forest A wing (CT Scan) per plan. Mechanical included this permit.
Construct WEST new two-family dwelling (BLDG A) and site improvements per plan. (Establish use as two single family residences per Land Use Code. Construct two new two-family dwellings per plan. Revie...
Construct retaining walls and associated site work accessory to existing single family dwelling per plan.
Construct alterations to existing accessory structure per STFI
Demolish existing 2 family dwelling subject to field inspection (STFI).
Construct alterations at rear yard of single family dwelling per plan.
Construct alterations in existing single-family residence around kitchen per plan.
Construct tenant improvements to add unit to existing multifamily building occupy per plan
Demolition of vacant greenhouse and tree removal per plan.
Construct addition and alterations to existing one family dwelling subject to field inspection STFI.
Allow new detached accessory dwelling unit to existing single family use per land use code. Construct new one family dwelling remove detached accessory garage and shed per plan.
Replace exterior decks of existing one family dwelling per plan.
Construct east one family dwelling per plan. (Establish use as single family residences and duplex per land use code. Construct new one and two family dwellings per plan. Review and processing for thr...
Tenant improvements to restaurant/lounge Subject to field inspection STFI.
Construct addition and alterations to existing one-family dwelling and accessory structure per plan.
Establish use as single-family residence & allow attached accessory dwelling unit (AADU) per land use code. Construct two-family dwelling per plan
Establish use as single family residence with attached accessory dwelling unit per land use code. Construct new two family dwelling per plan.
Construct north one-family dwelling per plan. (Establish use as single-family residence and detached accessory dwelling unit (DADU) per land use code. Construct (2) one-family dwellings per plan. Revi...
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.