1,636 recent building permits filed in Washington.
1,636 permits
Construct alterations for tenant improvements for expansion to existing retail/office space (Western Ave. Cannabis) per plan.
Construct north substation and associated power vault and sitework per plan. [Construct shore power vaults substations and associated site alterations for container terminal [PORT OF SEATTLE TERMINAL...
Construct two DADU attached housing units per land use code. Construct new two-family dwelling per plan. Existing one-family dwelling to remain.
Construct tenant improvements for church (Sideris Church) at main level of existing institutional building occupy per plan.
Allow new attached accessory dwelling unit to existing single family use per land use code. Construct substantial alterations for a two family dwelling per plan.
Construct new two family dwelling per plan. (Establish use as single family residence with attached and detached accessory dwelling units per land use code. Construct new one and two family dwellings...
Construct alterations to existing institutional building per plan. (Construct new pavilion and alterations to existing institutional building (Iu-Mien community center) per plan. Review and processing...
Construct new one family dwelling per plan. (Establish use as single family residence with attached and detached accessory dwelling units per land use code. Construct new one and two family dwellings...
Change of use from office/warehouse to retail sales and services (Art Gallery) per the land use code. Construct alterations for same in ground floor tenant space of a mixed use building occupy per pla...
Construct alterations to two family dwelling at roof deck per plan and complete and final for 6545940-CN.
Construct alterations to minor telecommunications facility (AT&T) at the roof level of multifamily building per plan.
Interior tenant improvements to existing suites at upper level of existing stadium Subject to Field Inspection (STFI).
Construct new detached accessory structure to existing single family residence per plan
Install poles and net structure on Jefferson Golf course near holes 11 & 12 per plan.
Establish use as apartment per land use code. Construct a new two-family dwelling per plan.
Allow attached accessory dwelling unit to existing single-family use per land use code. Construct alterations to convert one-family dwelling to two-family dwelling per plan.
Residential reroof only; no structural changes. Remove existing shingles. No planned plywood replacement but will use 1/2" CDX if needed. Install IKO Cambridge shingles.
Construct repairs to existing multifamily building at west decks per plan.
Demolish existing one-family dwelling per plan.
Construct alterations to restrooms in Building A of University Village 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.