1,621 recent building permits filed in Washington.
1,621 permits
Remodel existing Single Family Residence Family Room with 68 s.f. heated addition and 260 s.f. covered porch addition
Construct tenant improvement to administrative space in warehouse storage subject to field inspection (STFI)
Shoring and excavation to existing commercial property to remove existing foundation per plan.
Construct Interior only non-structural tenant improvement including construction of new walls doors glazing casework finishes and lighting subject to field inspection STFI.
Construct alterations to existing commercial building (North Transfer Station) per plan. Construct alterations to 2 existing commercial buildings (North Transfer Station and Recycling Building) per pl...
Demolish existing two-family dwelling and detached accessory garage per plan.
Allow new detached accessory dwelling unit to existing single family residence per land use code. Construct substantial alterations and additions for new north one-family dwelling per plan
Construct dormer addition and alterations to one-family dwelling per plan.
Construct alterations to existing theater building (McCaw Hall) per plan.
Establish use and construct new one-family dwelling on north side of lot per plan. Existing one-family dwelling to remain.
Construct interior non-structural alterations on the 53rd floor in existing tenant space (BCG Seattle) subject to field inspections.
Construct engineered seismic retrofit of an existing single family residence. STFI.
Construct substantial alterations for one-family dwelling per plan.
Construct new south one-family dwelling per plan. (Establish use as two (2) single family residence and one (1) townhouse per land use code. Construct two (2) new one- and one (1) new two-family dwell...
Construct east two-family dwelling per plan. (Establish use as townhouse per land use code. Construct (2) two-family dwellings per plan. Review and processing for two records under 7100088-CN)
Construct alterations at 2nd and 3rd levels of existing dwelling unit [UNIT B] of an existing multifamily building per plan.
Demolish two-family dwelling with basement and accessory structures per plan.
Allow attached accessory dwelling unit to existing single-family use per land use code. Construct substantial alterations and additions and convert one-family dwelling to two-family dwelling per plan.
Construct west two-family dwelling per plan. (Establish use as townhouse per land use code. Construct (2) two-family dwellings per plan. Review and processing for two records under 7100088-CN)
Construct initial tenant improvement to existing mixed use building on levels 1-3 (Youth Care Academy) 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.