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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
Establish use as single family residence with attached accessory dwelling unit per Land Use Code. Construct new two-family dwelling per plan.
Construct non-structural alterations to existing commercial building subject-to-field inspection (STFI).
Permit existing block wall on northern rockery and cantilevered deck over basement garage entrance on west side of existing single-family residence per plan.
Demolish residential building per plans
Interior remodel of a basement SFR Subject To Field Inspection (STFI)
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Tenant improvement at 6th floor elevator lobby of existing commercial building per plan.
Demolish existing one-family dwelling and accessory structure per plan
Establish use as single-family residence per land use code. Construct 3 new single family residences. Existing SFR to remain. SFR deck to be demolished.
Construct shell improvements for retail space on ground floor of existing commercial building [No change of occupancy; tenant improvement under separate record] subject to field in…
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.
Replace roof membrane at approximately 100 square feet.
Construct SW one-family dwelling (Establish use a single-family residence per land use code. Construct (4) one-family dwellings per plan. Review & process for (4) records under 710…
Construct substantial alterations to existing one family dwelling per subject to field inspection STFI.
Construct voluntary seismic retrofit to existing two family dwelling per plans.
Construct tenant improvements for restaurant at ground level of existing commercial building subject to field inspection (STFI)
Construct addition and alterations to existing one family dwelling per plan.
Interior tenant improvements at the 8th level (#803) of a commercial building Subject to Field Inspection (STFI).
Construct SE one-family dwelling (Establish use a single-family residence per land use code. Construct (4) one-family dwellings per plan. Review & process for (4) records under 710…
Construct NW one-family dwelling (Establish use a single-family residence per land use code. Construct (4) one-family dwellings per plan. Review & process for (4) records under 710…
Construct alterations to repair foundation and stabilize existing foundation with helical piles per plan.