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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
Establish use as a restaurant per land use code. Tenant improvement for a restaurant kiosk in concourse of a commercial high-rise per plans
Demolish existing residence and accessory structures.
Construct tenant improvements in existing commercial building shell at levels 1 2 & 3 primarily to add restrooms 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 middle one-family dwelling #2 per plan. (Establish use as single family residence per land use code. Construct (3) one-family dwellings per plan. Review and processing fo…
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Interior alterations to existing single family residence subject to field inspection (STFI)
Construct new pedestrian walkway addition to existing residential building (Olympic Tower) above 8th Ave occupy per plan. (Review and processing for two records under 7045746-CN)
Construct portions of new foundation attached garage exterior deck & stair additions and substantial alterations to a single-family residence per plans.
Additions and alterations to a Single Family Residence subject to field inspection (STFI)
Voluntary seismic retrofit to existing single family dwelling subject to field inspection.
Construct interior alterations to basement of one family dwelling subject to field inspection STFI.
Remove existing shingles. Replace planned 9 sheets 1/2" CDX. Install new Iko Cambridge shingles.
Replace 7 windows like for like in existing single family residence subject to field inspection STFI.
Construct interior non-structural tenant improvements to prepare vacant retail tenant Suite 300 in Pacific Place for pop-up FIFA market space Subject to Field Inspection (STFI).
Remove and replace the existing shingle roof with new shingle roof.
Remove and replace the existing shingle roof with new shingle roof.
Demolish one family dwelling and accessory structure (shed) subject to field permit (STFI)
Change use from warehouse to indoor participant sports per land use code. Construct alterations to existing commercial building (Aspire Kinetic Arts) occupy per plan.
Establish use as single family residence per land use code. Construct new one family dwelling per plan.
Construct interior alterations to basement of one family dwelling subject to field STFI.