Washington Building Permits
1,562 recent building permits filed in Washington.
1,562 permits
Replace 4 windows like for like in one family dwelling subject to field inspection STFI.
Construct blanket permit tenant improvements to Clark Construction on the 17th floor of existing commercial building per plan.
Construction of new concrete reservoir to replace existing reservoir per plan. Mechanical included. Procedural SEPA conducted by Seattle Public Utilities.
Tenant improvements at level 1 of existing nightclub (Neighbors) 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.
Residential reroof only; no structural changes. Remove existing shingles. Replace planned 7 sheets 1/2" CDX. Install new Owens Corning Duration shingles.
Construct NE two-family dwelling per plan. (Establish use as single-family residences and townhouse per land use code. Construct (3) one-family dwellings and (1) two-family dwelling per plan. Review a...
Demolish existing single-family dwelling per plan.
Construct interior alterations to kitchen of one family dwelling subject to field inspection STFI.
Change use from Office to Day Care. Tenant improvements to change office space to day care (el jardin de los ninos) occupy per plan.
Construct interior alterations to existing single-family residence per STFI
Construct engineered voluntary seismic retrofit to one family dwelling STFI
Allow detached accessory dwelling unit to existing single-family use per land use plan. Construct substantial alterations and additions to convert detached accessory structure to one-family dwelling p...
Construct interior structural alterations to existing building subject to field inspection STFI.
Construct blanket permit tenant improvements to Pariveda on the eighth floor of existing commercial building per plan.
Construct alterations on 22nd floor of existing office building for office and associated lounge areas occupy per plan.
Construct middle one-family dwelling B per plan. (Establish single-family use per land use code. Construct 3 one-family dwellings per plan. Review and processing for three records under 7086950-CN )
Construct West one-family dwelling A per plan. (Establish single-family use per land use code. Construct 3 one-family dwellings per plan. Review and processing for three records under 7086950-CN )
Construct east one-family dwelling C per plan. (Establish single-family use per land use code. Construct 3 one-family dwellings per plan. Review and processing for three records under 7086950-CN )
Establish use as and construct new single-family residence with attached garage 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.