Washington Building Permits
1,562 recent building permits filed in Washington.
1,562 permits
(Change of use from general retail sales and services to restaurant per land use code.) Construct tenant improvement for coffee shop (Mokhacccino) north portion of ground floor of existing commercial...
Construct new one family dwelling per plan. (Establish use as single family dwelling with attached and detached accessory dwelling units per land use code. Construct new one and two family dwellings p...
Construct new two family dwelling per plan. (Establish use as single family dwelling with attached and detached accessory dwelling units per land use code. Construct new one and two family dwellings p...
Allow new detached accessory dwelling unit to single family use per land use code. Construct new one family dwelling per plan.
Establish new rooftop minor communications antenna facility above a multi-family building per the land use code. Construct rooftop telecom facility structure and visual shielding per plans
Construct west bldg. [2A - 2B] 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).
Construct interior alterations to basement of SFR subject to field inspection STFI.
Construct interior alterations to one family dwelling subject to field inspection STFI.
Demolish existing one-family dwelling (red tagged) and accessory structure subject to field inspection.
Demolish existing multifamily building per plan.
Demolish existing attached garage establish off-street parking construct alterations to existing single family residence and associated site work subject to field inspection (STFI).
Demolish single-family residence per plan.
Construct temporary telecommunications facility (Verizon Wireless) on rooftop of existing commercial building [Event Date - 2/11/2026; Removal Date - 2/15/2026] per plan
Construct addition and alterations to existing one family dwelling subject to field inspection (STFI)
Construct new accessory structure per STFI
Construct alterations for EAST one-family dwelling per plan. [Allow attached and detached accessory dwelling units to existing single-family use per Land Use Code. Construct two-family dwelling and co...
Construct alterations to existing single-family residence per plan.
Construct interior alterations at level 2 of existing one family dwelling Subject to Field Inspection (STFI).
Construct alterations and install diagnostic equipment at ground level lab of institutional building [HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER] per plan. Mechanical included.
Construct addition & substantial alterations to one-family dwelling 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.
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.