1,621 recent building permits filed in Washington.
1,621 permits
Construct alterations to portions of a school building to convert administrative offices to classrooms per plans
Interior alterations to existing single family residence subject to field inspection (STFI)
Construct new East two family dwelling East Unit A per plan. (Establish new single family residences with attached accessory dwelling units per land use code. Construct 3 new two family dwelling per p...
Construct new west one family dwelling per plan. (Establish use as single-family dwelling unit and detached accessory dwelling unit per land use code. Construction (2) new one family dwellings and alt...
Establish use as single-family residence with attached accessory dwelling unit per land use code. Construct new two-family dwelling per plan.
Construct alterations to existing East one family dwelling per plan. (Establish use as detached accessory dwelling units per land use code. Construction (2) new one family dwellings and alterations to...
Construct new one family dwelling per plan. (Establish use as single-family dwelling unit and detached accessory dwelling unit per land use code. Construction (2) new one family dwellings and alterati...
Construct new (east) one-family dwelling per plan. (Allow new detached accessory dwelling unit to existing single family use per land use code. Construct addition to existing one family dwelling and c...
Allow new detached accessory dwelling unit to existing single family use per land use code. Construct substantial alterations to existing garage to convert into one family dwelling per plan.
Allow new detached accessory dwelling unit to existing single family use per land use code. Construct new one family dwelling per plan.
Construct alterations to existing one-family dwelling and detached accessory structure (garage) subject-to-field inspection (STFI)
Construct alterations to minor telecommunications facility (AT&T) on rooftop of existing commercial building per plan.
Construct seismic retrofit to existing single family residence per Earthquake Home Retrofit plan set.
Remove existing shingles. No planned plywood but if plywood is needed we will replace with 1/2" CDX. Install new Owens Corning Duration shingles.
Construct addition to existing one family dwelling per plan.
Construct tenant improvements for new office tenant [SCC SAFETY HUB] at ground level of mixed-use commercial building [SEATTLE CONVENTION CENTER] occupy per plan.
Interior alterations to add bathroom at existing single family residence subject to field inspection (STFI)
Establish use and construct new one family dwelling per plan.
Construct deck addition to one-family dwelling per plan.
Construct Interior alterations to existing single family residence per 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.