Washington Building Permits
1,562 recent building permits filed in Washington.
1,562 permits
Construct alterations to existing one family dwelling Subject to Field Inspection (STFI).
Construct addition and alterations to existing single-family residence per STFI
Construct interior alterations and deck addition to existing one-family dwelling subject to field inspection (STFI)
Replace 3 windows in a multi-unit structure (unit D) subject to field inspection.
Construct additions and alterations to existing (west) one-family dwelling per plan. (Allow new detached accessory dwelling unit to existing single family use per land use code. Construct addition to...
Change of use from restaurant to retail per Land Use Code. Tenant improvements for retail (Latin Market Society) at suite 201 of existing commercial building occupy per plan
Establish use as Sports and recreation indoor per land use code. Initial TI for exercise studio (Club Pilates) on level 1 of mixed-use building occupy per plan mech incld.
Construction alterations to existing one family dwelling per plan. Substantial alterations completed on issued 7107852-CN.
Construct additions and alterations to existing single-family residence per plan.
Residential reroof only; no structural changes. Remove existing shingles. No planned plywood but if plywood is needed we will replace with 1/2" CDX. Install new Owens Corning Duration shingles.
Construct alterations to minor telecommunications facility (AT&T) on rooftop of existing mixed-use building per plan.
Construct repairs to accessory structure per STFI
Construct to decommission telecommunications facility on tower (Nokia) and alterations in existing commercial building (AT&T) per plan.
Construct tenant Improvements in existing commercial building on floors 46 & 48 (for Seattle Public Utilities) occupy per plan.
Tenant improvement in existing commercial building at level 2 per plan.
Demolish existing one family dwelling and detached accessory garage per plan.
Construct Voluntary seismic retrofit to one family dwelling STFI
Construct alterations to minor telecommunications facility (AT&T) at ground and roof level of commercial building per plan.
Construct alterations to existing park building per plan.
Construct alterations to expand kitchen bay window area and repair replace skylights at existing single family residence subject to field inspection (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.