1,621 recent building permits filed in Washington.
1,621 permits
Demolish existing commercial building per plan.
Construct East two-family dwelling per plan. (Establish use as townhouses per land use code. Construct two-family dwellings per plan. Review and processing for (2) construction records under 7095078-C...
Construct alterations to one-family dwelling subject to field inspection (STFI)
Construct alterations to existing one family dwelling to remove and replace front deck per plan.
Alterations to existing minor telecommunications facilities (AT&T) at ground level and monopole per plan.
Construct deck addition/replacement for existing one-family dwelling per plan
Window replacements to existing one-family dwelling subject-to-field inspection (STFI).
Construct tenant improvements for Banfield Pet Hospital at ground floor of existing mixed-use building subject to field inspection (STFI)
Demolish residential building per plans
Construct tenant improvement to install demountable partitions to north portion of 2205 8th Ave office space subject to field inspection STFI.
Construct slab for emergency backup generator per plan [electrical work under separate permit]
Demo existing single family residence and detached accessory structure and construct new single family residence
Demolish single family residence subject to field inspection.
Allow detached accessory dwelling unit (DADU) per land use code. Construct as one-family dwelling per plan.
Construct alterations for commercial storefront repair of existing northern retail tenant space per plan.
Construct alterations to 3rd floor of multifamily building (combine Unit 307 and Unit 309) per plan.
Demo existing house with basement and driveway.
Construct front porch/deck per reasonable accommodation to a single dwelling unit subject to field inspection.
Construct engineered seismic retrofit for SFR subject to field inspection STFI.
Residential reroof only; no structural changes. Remove existing shingles. No planned plywood but if plywood is needed we will replace with 1/2" CDX. Install new Owens Corning Duration shingles.
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.