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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 substantial alteration to one family dwelling subject to field inspection STFI.
Construct blanket permit tenant improvements to Panorama Global on the 17th floor of existing commercial building per plan.
Construct east two-family dwelling per plan. (Establish use as townhouse per land use code. Construct (2) two-family dwellings per plan. Review and processing for two records under…
Construct foundation repairs to existing one family dwelling per plan.
Construct addition and alterations to existing one-family dwelling per plan.
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Construct site improvements to existing Terminal 5 at southwest corner per plan.
Construct alterations at basement level only for one family dwelling Subject to Field Inspection (STFI).
Construct blanket permit tenant improvements to Cisco on the ninth floor of existing commercial building per plan.
Remove existing shingles. No planned plywood but if plywood is needed we will replace with 1/2" CDX. Install Owens Corning Oakridge shingles.
Construct retaining wall and associated site work accessory to an existing apartment building per plans
Construct alterations to Unit 501 of existing condominium building per plan.
Establish use as single-family residence per land use code. Construct new one-family dwelling (SFR 1) per plan
Earthquake retrofit plan set.
Construct addition and alterations to existing one-family dwelling per plan.
Establish use as single-family residence per land use code. Construct new one-family dwelling (SFR 3) per plan.
Construct NORTHWEST one-family dwelling per plan. [Establish use as housing for (4) detached dwelling units per land use code. Construct one-family dwellings per plan. Review and p…
Construct non-structural alterations at both levels of one family dwelling Subject to Field Inspection (STFI).
Interior tenant improvements at level 5 of commercial building Subject to Field Inspection (STFI).
Construct alterations for telecommunications facility (AT&T) at site enclosure and roof level of multifamily building per plan.
Establish use as single-family dwelling with attached accessory dwelling unit per land use code. Construct one-family dwelling per plan. Grading included.