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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
Construct two decks for existing one-family dwelling per plan
Construct new north one family dwelling per plan (Construct two new one family dwellings per plan. Existing SFR to remain. Review and processing for two records under 7111669-CN.)
Construct alterations to existing commercial building ( Salmon Bay K-8) per plan.
Construct interior alterations to kitchen of one family dwelling subject to field inspection STFI.
Demolish residential structures per plans
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Allow one detached accessory dwelling unit per land use code. Construct one-family dwelling per plan. Existing one-family dwelling to remain.
Construct alterations to existing one family dwelling per plan.
Construct blanket permit tenant improvements to Mott MacDonald on the eighth floor of existing commercial building per plan.
Demolish single family residence per plans.
Construct new Middle one family dwelling (unit 3) per plan. (Allow new attached and detached accessory dwelling units to existing single family use per land use code. Construct thr…
We are replacing 10 750 sqft of asphalt with 6" thick concrete inside our warehouse in 2 phases.
We will take off all shingles on building roof that is 13 000 sq. ft. We will then install new shingles.
Construct interior alterations to SFR subject to field inspection STFI.
Construct new West two family dwelling (unit 1 & 2) per plan. (Allow new attached and detached accessory dwelling units to existing single family use per land use code. Construct t…
Alterations to upper level of existing two family dwelling subject to field inspection.
Construct new south one family dwelling per plan (Construct two new one family dwellings per plan. Existing SFR to remain. Review and processing for two records under 7111669-CN.)
Construct new garage with roof deck on existing foundations and stem walls per plan
Construct alterations to one-family dwelling subject to field inspection (STFI)
Construct structural repairs at level 2 units 202 205 302 402 & PH2 in existing apartment building subject to field inspection (STFI)
Construct addition and alterations to existing one family dwelling per plan.