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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
Underpin foundation at western portion of existing one-family dwelling per plan.
Allow housing for one new detached dwelling unit per land use code. Existing detached dwelling to remain. Construct new one-family dwelling per plan. Remove existing detached garag…
Construct alterations for two-family dwelling per plan.
Construct alteration to existing one-family dwelling per plan.
Construct substantial alterations to existing detached dwelling unit per plan.
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Construct substantial alterations and additions for one family dwelling per plan.
Construct EAST DPLX per plan [Allow for 4 additional residential townhouse units per land use code. Construct as west and east two-family dwelling (DPLX.); review and process for t…
Replace 6 windows and 1 patio door like for like for one family dwelling nail fin installation vinyl windows U-factor .30 or better per manufacturer's specifications STFI.
Construct pool addition for existing one-family dwelling per plan
Construct alterations for shade structures (UW Soccer Field) at south side of field of existing sports stadium per plan.
Establish use as housing for one detached dwelling unit per land use code. Construct new one-family dwelling per plan
Rebuild existing detached garage in kind for one family dwelling per SMC 23.42.112 subject to field inspection STFI.
Construct new retaining walls and alterations to existing one family dwelling per plan.REFERENCE CODE NOTICE OF VIOLATION CASE NO. 1061260-VI
Construct WEST DPLX per plan [Allow for 4 additional residential townhouse units per land use code. Construct as west and east two-family dwelling (DPLX.); review and process for t…
Construct alterations to minor telecommunications facility (AT&T) on rooftop of existing residential building (UW Landers Hall) per plan.
Exterior alteration to deck at existing dwelling unit Subject To Field Inspection. (STFI)
Alterations to main and upper-level of a one-dwelling unit subject to field inspection.
Construct additions and substantial alterations to one-family dwelling per plan.
Demolition and reconstruction of an existing non-conforming detached garage in kind per SMC 23.42.112 subject to field inspection STFI.
Construct voluntary seismic retrofit of one family dwelling subject to field inspection STFI.