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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 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.
Construct alterations to existing multifamily building to convert 2 units into 1 unit occupy per plan.
Grading for new parking structure on existing rail property [AMTRAK] per plan. FOR DRAINAGE REVIEW PURPOSES ONLY.
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.
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Construct interior alterations to existing single family residence per STFI
Window replacement to existing one-family dwelling subject-to-field inspection (STFI).
Demolish one-family dwelling per plan. Includes removal of (1) detached accessory structure (garage).
Tenant improvements for laboratory (UW Lab Roche Automation) on 2nd floor of hospital (A-Wing) per plan. Mechanical included.
Allow housing for one new stacked dwelling unit within an existing structure per land use code. Construct alterations for two family dwelling per plan
Window replacements to existing one-family dwelling subject-to-field inspection (STFI).
Construct new two-family dwelling (South 1A&1B) per plan. (Establish use as TBD per Land Use Code. Construct two new two-family dwellings per plan. Review and processing for two re…
Construct alterations at main and basement levels of one-family dwelling subject to field inspection [STFI]. Voluntary seismic retrofit under 7130016-CN.
Establish use as townhouse and single-family residence with detached accessory dwelling unit per land use code. Construct new south two-family dwelling per plan. Existing dwellings…
Construct interior/exterior alterations to existing Single family residence per STFI
[Establish use a single-family dwelling unit per Land Use Code.] Construct new one-family dwelling per plan
Construct new two-family dwelling (North 2A&2B) per plan. (Establish use as TBD per Land Use Code. Construct two new two-family dwellings per plan. Review and processing for two re…
Construct addition and alterations to existing single family residence per STFI
Construct alterations to existing single family dwelling per plan.
Construct addition and alterations to existing one family dwelling per plan.