1,636 recent building permits filed in Washington.
1,636 permits
Allow new attached dwelling unit to existing single family use per land use code. Construct addition and substantial alterations for a two-family dwelling per plan.
Allow new detached accessory dwelling unit to existing single family use per land use code. Construct new one family dwelling per plan.
Construct substantial alterations and repairs to unit #5849 of an existing two-family dwelling Subject to Field Inspection (STFI).
Install foundation underpinning on existing single-family residence per plan.
Construct substantial alterations to existing one family dwelling per plan.
Construct voluntary seismic retrofit upgrade to basement of SFR per engineered plan set (STFI)
Construct alterations to one-family dwelling per plan
Construct alterations to portions of floors 1-2 for office in existing office building per plan.
Construct new pavilion per plan. (Construct new pavilion and alterations to existing institutional building (Iu-Mien community center) per plan. Review and processing for two records under 7105217-CN)
Grading for transportation terminal facility [AMTRAK] per plan. FOR DRAINAGE REVIEW PURPOSES ONLY.
Construct EAST two-family dwelling per plan (Establish use as townhouses (multifamily) per land use code. Construct as EAST and WEST two-family dwellings review and process for two records under 70978...
[Establish one new single-family dwelling unit per land use code existing single-family dwelling unit to remain.] Construct one-family dwelling per plan.
Construct WEST two-family dwelling per plan (Establish use as townhouse residences per land use code. Construct as EAST and WEST two-family dwellings review and process for two records under 7097845-C...
Construct addition and alterations to one-family dwelling per plan.
Construct alterations to repair and replace portions of existing residential moorage / docks within existing dock footprints on Lake Washington remove boat cover and swim step per plan.
Demolish existing one family dwelling per plan.
Allow new stacked accessory dwelling unit to existing single family use per land use code. Construct alterations for a two-family dwelling per plan.
Change of use from general retail sales and services to office per land use code. Construct tenant improvements for office at basement and 1st floor of existing commercial building occupy per plan.
Construct alterations to existing one-family dwelling per plan
Construct alterations and addition to one family dwelling per plan.
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.