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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
Demolish existing one-family dwelling per plan.
Construct Tenant Improvement Project at 400 9th Ave N. Installing full height demountable partition walls subject to field inspection STFI.
Convert existing west one-family dwelling to DADU per plan. (Establish use as single family residence with attached accessory dwelling units per land use code. Convert existing sin…
Remove and install new 1/2"inch CDX plywood over entire roof. Included in proposalRemoval and disposal of 1 existing layer of old roofing material down to the plywood decking. Inst…
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Construct interior alterations to existing two family dwelling at first floor subject to field inspection (STFI)
Construct repairs to west side of damaged commercial building (Triumph Motorcycles) per plan.
Construct Partial interior renovation of Level 28 subject to field inspection STFI.
Construct interior alterations to portions of a one-family dwelling subject to field inspection (STFI)
Construct interior non-structural alterations to reconfigure existing bathroom and add a second bathroom within Unit 106 of multi-family building [MADISON PARK WATERFRONT CONDOMINI…
Construct interior alterations to Unit #401 subject to field inspection STFI.
Work done to house only. Tear off 2 layers composition roofing replace with composition roofing. Some plywood to be replaced.
Construct alterations to existing single family residence subject to field inspection (STFI).
Allow a detached accessory dwelling unit per the land use code. Construct substantial alterations for a one-family dwelling per plans
Construct Partial interior renovation of Level 29 subject to field inspection STFI.
Erect temporary stage speaker tower and cover for Woodland Park Zoo for intermittent concerts June - September 2026. All stage components are provided by stage company and assemble…
Construct alterations to parking garage facade per plan
Construct alterations to existing one family dwelling to replace existing south deck subject to field inspection (STFI).
Construct alterations to the basement and main floor of an existing one family dwelling per plan.
Construct interior alterations to existing single family residence subject-to-field inspection (STFI).