1,636 recent building permits filed in Washington.
1,636 permits
Remove existing shingles. Replace all plywood with 1/2" CDX. Install new Owens Corning Duration shingles. Residential reroof only; no structural changes.
Allow new detached accessory dwelling unit to existing single family use per land use code. Construct new one family dwelling per plan.
Construct alterations to existing one-family dwelling subject-to-field inspection (STFI).
Construct alterations to existing restaurant dining and interior subject to field inspection (STFI).
Construct blanket permit tenant improvements to BCG Seattle on floors: 53 54 and 55 of existing commercial building per plan.
Construct middle one-family dwelling per plan. Remove detached accessory structure.
Construct substantial alterations to existing one family dwelling per plan.
Demolish existing multi-family building per plan
Construct blanket permit tenant improvements to the Joshua Green Office on the fourth floor of existing commercial building per plan.
Complete and final for 6879631-CN STFI
Complete and final for 6879629-CN STFI
Construct interior alterations to one family dwelling subject to field inspection STFI.
Removing shake shingles and replacing with Nu Ray metal with full redecking. 2500 square feet of roof.
Construct NW single-family residence #2 per plan. (Establish use as single family residence per land use code. Construct five one-family dwellings per plan. Reviews and processing for (5) records unde...
Construct interior alterations to one family dwelling subject to field inspection STFI.
Demo existing building(s). combine parcels890000-0141 & 890000-0140. adjust lotboundary and construct 5 unit rowhousewith parking per plan
Construct alterations to expand existing upper floor closet into attic space subject to field inspection (STFI)
Kitchen remodel with small cantilevered addition to one dwelling unit subject to field inspection.
Construct blanket permit tenant improvements to future tenant on the 16th floor of existing commercial building per plan.
Construct SW single-family residence #5 per plan. (Establish use as single family residence per land use code. Construct five one-family dwellings per plan. Reviews and processing for (5) records unde...
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.
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