1,636 recent building permits filed in Washington.
1,636 permits
Construct alterations to existing one famiy dwelling per STFI
Interior repair in kind multifamily building subject to field inspection STFI.
We are re-roofing the Rainier Avenue Church.
Construct tenant improvements to existing commercial building (Madison Centre) at 1st floor lobby per plan.
Establish use as medical services per land use code. Construct tenant improvement for spa (Medica Spa) in the northeast corner of building on ground floor of existing commercial building occupy per pl...
Interior tenant improvement to an existing restaurant subject to field inspection.
Construct alterations to existing one-family dwelling subject-to-field inspection (STFI).
Construct alterations to existing detached garage of existing one family dwelling Subject to Field Inspection (STFI).
Allow new attached accessory dwelling unit to existing single family use per land use code. Construct alterations for a two family dwelling per plan.
Construct deck and repairs to detached garage at existing single family residence subject to field inspection (STFI)
Demolish existing one family dwelling existing foundation to remain per plan.
Construct alterations to one-family dwelling subject to field inspection (STFI)
Demolish existing one-family dwelling and detached accessory garage per plan.
Demolish existing church per plan.
Construct replacement retaining walls for existing one-family dwelling per plan
(Establish use as an attached accessory dwelling unit per land use code.) Construct alterations to convert one-family dwelling to two-family dwelling per plan
Replacement of the existing failed roof.
Replace and relocate antennas on existing rooftop and install new equipment and battery cabinets on ground for existing minor communication utility (T Mobile) per plan.
Demolish one-family dwelling per plan
Construct alterations at upper level of one-family dwelling subject to field inspection (STFI)
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.