1,636 recent building permits filed in Washington.
1,636 permits
Foundation repair to existing single family residence per plan.
Construct alterations to exterior enclosure adjacent to existing commercial building per plan.
Change of use from accessory detached garage to artist's studio/dwelling per land use code. Construct substantial alterations for one family dwelling per plan.
Change of use from office to sales and services general per land use code. Tenant improvements for hair salon (Liana Hair Salon) at ground level of existing mixed use building occupy per plan.
Construct alterations and deck addition to one-family dwelling per plan
Establish a mixed use of arts facility offices and general retail sales and services per land use code. Construct tenant improvements for multi-use arts facility at level 2 of existing commercial buil...
Construct foundation repair with helical-piles to portions of an existing single-family residence per plans.
Construct alterations for diagnostic imaging on second floor of existing outpatient clinic (Optum Madison Center) per plan. Mechanical work included this permit.
Construct blanket permit tenant improvements to future tenant on the 15th floor of existing commercial building per plan.
[Land Use statement here] Construct substantial alterations to convert existing garage to one-family dwelling per plan
Construct north one-family dwelling per plan. (Establish use as two single family residences per land use code. Construct (2) new one-family dwellings per plan. Review and processing for two records u...
Allow new detached accessory dwelling unit to existing single-family use per land use code. . Construct substantial alterations to a detached garage for a one-family dwelling per plans
Construct tenant improvement project at 1812 Boren Ave to Install full height demountable partition wall STFI
Construct southeast (A1) single family dwelling per plan. (Establish use as single-family dwelling units per land use code. Construct four new one family dwellings per plan. Review and processing for...
Construct northeast (A2) single family dwelling per plan. (Establish use as single-family dwelling units per land use code. Construct four new one family dwellings per plan. Review and processing for...
Repairs to front porch of one-family dwelling subject to field inspection (STFI)
Construct blanket permit tenant improvements to Shannon & Wilson Engineers on the first floor of existing commercial building per plan.
Roof replacementdemo and legally dispose of existing roof membrane base flashings tapered insulation at all roof areas including above deck insulation at tji roof and concrete roof deck.
Construct new South one family dwelling per plan. Establish use as single-family dwelling unit with detached dwelling unit per land use code. Construct (2) new one family dwellings per plan. Review an...
Interior alterations at existing single family residence subject to field inspection (STFI)
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.