1,621 recent building permits filed in Washington.
1,621 permits
Establish use as single-family residence per land use code. Construct new one-family dwelling per plan.
Construct alteration to replace (2) windows & (1) glass door with four-panel glass door in existing one-family dwelling subject to field inspection.
Allow new attached accessory dwelling unit to existing single-family use per land use code. Construct new one family dwelling per plan. Construction alterations for two family dwelling per plans.
Construction exterior deck addition to existing one family dwelling Subject to Field Inspection (STFI).
Replace existing deck at east side of existing single family dwelling per plan.
Construct foundation repair with helical piers to existing one family dwelling per plan.
Establish use as townhouse per land use code. Construct new two family dwelling per plan. Shoring included. Existing one family dwelling to remain.
Soil remediation and associated alterations for foundation support to existing single family residence per plan.
Tenant improvement to existing warehouse per plan.
Construct substantial alterations and addition to one family dwelling per plan.
Change of use from office to general retail sales and services per land use code. Construct alterations to convert ground level tenant space in mixed-use building [ATWATER PARK CONDOMINIUM] from offic...
Establish use as single family residences with attached accessory dwelling unit per land use code. Construct two family dwelling and detached garage per plan.
Replacing windows and siding in kind at existing multi-family building subject to field inspection (STFI)
Window replacements (17) to existing one-family dwelling subject-to-field inspection (STFI).
Construct alterations to west side and deck of existing single-family residence per plan.
Construct additions and alterations to two-family dwelling per plan
Construct addition to one family dwelling subject to field inspection STFI.
Construct foundation repairs to existing single-family residence per plan
Construct substantial alterations to existing one-family dwelling per plan.
Construct tenant improvements for ceramic studio at southeast portion of first floor in existing mixed use building and occupy per plan.
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.