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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 housing for one new detached dwelling unit per the land use code. Existing detached dwelling to remain. Construct a one-family dwelling maintaining an existing SFR…
Allow two-attached detached accessory dwelling units per the land use code. Construct a two-family dwelling per plans maintaining an existing one-family dwelling per plans (no work…
Construct interior alterations to the 1st and 3rd floors (Charles Schwab) of existing commercial building per plan
Construct SOUTH one-family dwelling (SFR 3) per plan. (Establish use as single-family residence per land use code. Construct (3) one-family dwellings per plan. Review and processin…
Change of use from restaurant to mercantile per land use code. Construct tenant improvements for mercantile unit within ground level Unit #831 of existing mixed use building and oc…
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Construct alterations to existing office building at levels 53-54 per plan.
Construct MIDDLE one-family dwelling (SFR 2) per plan. (Establish use as single-family residence per land use code. Construct (3) one-family dwellings per plan. Review and processi…
Construct NE 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 for existing one family dwelling per plan.
Establish use as housing for two attached dwelling units per land use code. Construct a new two-family dwelling (SFR 2) per plan.
Construct addition and substantial alterations to existing one-family dwelling per plan.
Construct interior alterations to existing single family residence per STFI
Installation of 50mil Duro-Last PVC membrane over one layer of existing smooth torch down roofing. No revisions to existing R-Value or replacement of roof sheathing.
Demolish existing one family dwelling and detached accessory building (garage) per plan.
Tenant improvements to existing pharmacy (CHM 0B Inpatient Pharmacy) on level 0B of hospital building per plan.
Construct alterations for office café [RIPPLING CAFÉ] at 16th floor level of commercial office building [WEST 8TH] occupy per plan. [Work is related to Blanket permit #7125987-BK.]
Construct interior alterations to Building 2A exhibit areas of Pacific Science Center per plan.
soldier pile retaining wall and deck addition
Construct new north one-family dwelling per plan. (Establish use as single family residence with detached accessory dwelling unit per land use code. Construct two new one-family dw…
Adhere new roofing membrane directly over the existing roof system