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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 single family dwelling per plan.
Construct new one family dwelling (DADU) per plan. (Allow new detached accessory dwelling unit to existing single family use per land use code. Construct new one-family dwelling an…
Construct alterations to portions of basement to add living space bathroom and bedroom in an existing one-family dwelling subject to field inspection (STFI)
Construct new middle one family dwelling per plan. (Establish use as single family residence with attached and detached accessory dwelling units per land use code. Construct 1 two…
Construct east two-family dwelling per plan. (Establish use as townhouses per the land use code. Construct (2) two-family dwellings per plan. Reviews and processing for two records…
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Construct new East two family dwelling per plan. (Establish use as single family dwelling units and townhouses per land use code. Construct 1 two family dwelling and 2 one family d…
Establish use as single family residence per land use code. Construct new one family dwelling per plan.
Enclose existing carport to create garage at single family residence subject to field inspection (STFI)
Demolish detached accessory garage structure per plan.
Establish vacant land per the land use code. Demolish residential structure per plan
Construct new West one family dwelling per plan. (Establish use as single family residence with attached and detached accessory dwelling units per land use code. Construct 1 two fa…
Construct addition to existing one-family dwelling per plan.
Construct bleacher expansion on south side of soccer field at Interbay Stadium per plan
Interior remodel to condominium of existing multifamily building Subject To Field Inspection (STFI)
Construct alterations to one-family dwelling subject to field inspection (STFI)
Alterations to single-family residence STFI
Construct addition and alterations to one family dwelling per plan.
Interior tenant improvements to level 2 of existing office building occupy per plan.
Construct alterations to unit #1000 in existing mixed use building per plan.
Construct alterations to bathroom of one family dwelling subject to field inspection STFI.