1,636 recent building permits filed in Washington.
1,636 permits
Construct Engineered Seismic Retrofit of a single family dwelling subject to field inspection STFI.
Demo one-family dwelling & detached accessory structures per plan
Construct interior alterations to level G of existing institutional building per plan. Mechanical included.
Interior alterations and deck addition to existing single family residence subject to field inspection (STFI)
Demolish commercial building per plan.
Demolish existing two family dwelling subject to field inspection (STFI).
Construct site improvements for EV charging stations & parking lot per plan
Remove existing shingles. Replace all plywood with 1/2" CDX. Install new Owens Corning Duration shingles.
Construct interior tenant improvements to an existing retail clothing store subject to field inspection (STFI)
Construct interior non-structural alterations to existing second floor office tenant space (First Fed) per plot plan and subject to field inspection (STFI).
Roof replacement on a multifamily building.
Construct new North one family dwelling per plan. ([LU statement]. Construct (2) new one family dwellings per plan. Review and processing for two records under 7104517-CN)
Construct interior alterations to upper floor replace exterior uncovered porch and provide window well for emergency escape and rescue opening to basement of existing single-family dwelling subject to...
Construct interior alterations to one family dwelling subject to field inspection STFI.
Construct interior alterations to existing single-family residence per STFI
Demolish commercial building per plan.
Construct site alterations for existing one-family dwelling per plan
Construct alterations to existing monopole for minor telecommunication antenna facility per plan.
Construct addition and alterations to existing one family dwelling per plan.
Construct alterations 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.