1,636 recent building permits filed in Washington.
1,636 permits
Construct alterations to existing one family dwelling including renovations to bathrooms cabinetry finishes and lighting subject to field inspection (STFI)
Allow additional detached accessory dwelling unit to single family dwelling per land use code. Construct as one-family dwelling per plan.
Construct interior alterations to existing single family residence per STFI
Complete and final for 6856222-CN STFI
Construct substantial alterations to a single-family residence subject to field inspection (STFI)
Construct additions and alterations to existing single family dwelling per plan.
We will be removing the current composition shingles. We will then plan to replace 14 sheets of the decking with new 1/2" cdx plywood. We will replace any sheeting if necessary. We will then install n...
Demolish existing one-family dwelling and accessory structures per plan
Construct interior alterations to existing single family residence per STFI
Construct new parks structure (Woodland Park Zoo) occupy per plan.
Construct foundation repairs with helical ties-back for existing one-family dwelling per plan
Demolish one-family dwelling & detached garage per plan
Construct east two-family dwelling per plans (Establish use as single-family residence with both attached and detached accessory dwelling units per the land use code). Construct both a one- and a two-...
Construct interior alterations to existing single family residence per STFI
New project description (WEST UNIT RECORD):Construct WEST new one family dwelling (SFR3) per plan. (Establish use as (3) single family residences per land use code. Construct (3) new one family dwelli...
Residential reroof only; no structural changes. Remove existing shingles. No planned plywood replacement but if needed will use 1/2" CDX. Install Owens Corning Duration shingles on pitched roof and 60...
Construct SW one-family dwelling per plan. (Establish use as single-family residence per land use code. Construct (4) one-family dwellings per plan. Review and processing for four records under 709875...
Change use from warehouse to automotive sales and services and office per land use code. Construct as tenant improvements at existing commercial building and occupy per plan.
Demolish existing one family dwelling per plan.
Construct alterations to basement of existing 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.
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