1,621 recent building permits filed in Washington.
1,621 permits
Voluntary seismic retrofit to basement of SFR STFI
Install pin piles foundation stabilization for existing one-family dwelling per plan.
Construct addition and substantial alterations to existing one family dwelling Subject to Field Inspection (STFI).
Re-Roof of a commercial office building. Approximately 5 000 sf. Remove existing Torch down roof and replace with new 60 mil PVC roof over 1/2 inch fan fold insulation panels. Replace any damaged plyw...
Construct alterations for a bathroom/laundry room in basement level of a single-family residence subject to field inspection.
Construct interior alterations to existing single family residence per STFI
Establish use as single-family dwelling unit with attached accessory dwelling unit per land use code. Construct new one-family dwelling per plan.
Establish use as eating and drinking establishment per the Land Use Code. Construct tenant improvements covered exterior dining and site improvements for bar (Urban Family Brewing) at first floor of e...
Allow new attached accessory dwelling unit (AADU) to existing single family use per land use code. Construct alterations for a two family dwelling per plan.
Construct blanket permit tenant improvements to Axon on the 13th and 14th floors of existing commercial building per plan.
Establish use as single family residence with attached accessory dwelling unit per land use code. Construction new two family dwelling per plan. Existing dwelling to remain.
Construct new Middle two family dwelling East Unit B per plan. (Establish new single family residences with attached accessory dwelling units per land use code. Construct 3 new two family dwelling per...
Construct alterations to one family dwelling subject to field inspection STFI.
Interior alterations to existing single family residence subject to field inspection (STFI)
Construct repairs to ground level garage portal and adjacent exterior wall subject to field inspection (STFI)
Construct interior alterations to existing single family residence per STFI
Construct alteration to a single family residence to eliminate a basement kitchen and alter other areas throughout the house subject to field inspection (STFI)
Construct alterations and additions for single-family residence per plan.
Construct substantial alterations and repairs to unit in a two-family dwelling subject to field inspection (STFI)
Construct patio cover for existing one-family dwelling 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.