Washington Building Permits
1,562 recent building permits filed in Washington.
1,562 permits
Construct west one-family dwelling per plan. (Allow new single family dwelling unit in addition to existing single-family use per land use code. Construct new one-family dwelling and alterations to ex...
Tenant Improvements to 9th floor office space (1015 2nd AVENUE BLDG) subject to field inspection.
Construct bathroom remodel in a single-family residence subject to field inspection [STFI].
Construct north one-family dwelling (Establish use as single-family residence & allow attached accessory dwelling unit (AADU) & detached accessory dwelling unit (DADU) per land use code. Construct (1)...
Allow new attached accessory dwelling unit to existing single family use per land use code. Construct additions and substantial alterations to convert existing one-family dwelling to two-family dwelli...
Construct engineered voluntary seismic retrofit to SFR STFI
Change of use from general sales and service to restaurant per land use code. Construct initial tenant improvements for same at street level of existing commercial building occupy per plan.
Demolish existing one family dwelling per plan
Construct alterations to east existing one-family dwelling per plan. (Allow new detached accessory dwelling unit to existing single family use per land use code. Construct new one-family dwelling and...
Construct alterations to club (Sunset Club) to basement and first floor levels of existing building per plan.
Construct storage shed accessory to existing one family dwelling subject to field inspection STFI.
Construct alterations to existing single-family residence subject to field inspection (STFI)
Construct west one-family dwelling per plan. [Establish single-family use with detached accessory dwelling unit [DADU] per Land Use Code. Construct one-family dwellings per plan. Shoring included. Rev...
Construct interior alterations in existing multifamily building in Unit #2 subject to field inspection (STFI)
Construct south two-family dwelling (Establish use as single-family residence & allow attached accessory dwelling unit (AADU) & detached accessory dwelling unit (DADU) per land use code. Construct (1)...
Construct alterations for replacement of existing exterior handrails and guardrails at existing multifamily dwelling (Charles Apartments) per plan.
Construct east bldg. [IA - IB} per plan. (Establish use as townhouses per the land use code. Construct (2) two-family dwellings per plan. Reviews and processing for (2) -CN's under 7097843).
Establish use as rowhouse per land use code. Construct new townhouse building per plan.
Construct foundation repair with piles to an existing apartment building per plan.
Construct repairs to existing detached garage accessory to single family residence (no change to overall configuration) per 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find new construction leads in Washington?
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.
Which cities in Washington have the most building permits?
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.
What types of permits are most common in Washington?
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.