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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.
1,697 recent building permits filed in Washington.
1,697 permits
Allow housing for one new stacked dwelling unit within an existing structure per land use code. Construct addition & alterations to convert one-family dwelling to two-family dwelli…
We are re-roofing the south tower at the Swedish Medical Ballard location. Remove the existing roofing system down to the structural concrete deck.Install new tapered insulation wi…
Allow new attached accessory dwelling unit to existing single-family use per land use code. Construct alterations for a two-family dwelling per plan.
Repair existing one-family dwelling roof deck subject to field inspection (STFI)
Demolish existing one-family dwelling and accessory structure subject to field inspection (STFI)
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Tenant Improvement to existing bank building per plan.
Construct new West one family dwelling (unit 1) per plan (Establish use as single family residence per land use code. Construct (3) one family dwellings and (1) two family dwelling…
Construct new accessory structure (shed) to existing one family dwelling per plan.
Construct alterations to one-family dwelling subject to field inspection (STFI)
Construct new North middle one family dwelling (unit 2) per plan (Establish use as single family residence per land use code. Construct (3) one family dwellings and (1) two family…
Construct new one family dwelling (SE - SFR2) per plan. (Establish use as (2) single-family residences and (1) townhouse per land use code. Construct (2) new one-family dwellings a…
Install 27 pallet racks (14ft high) in existing warehouse per plan.
Construct new two family dwelling (W - SFR3 & SFR4) per plan. (Establish use as (2) single-family residences and (1) townhouse per land use code. Construct (2) new one-family dwell…
Construct one-family dwelling per plan
Construct substantial alterations to one-family dwelling subject to field inspection (STFI)
Demolish triplex per plan
Construct site retaining wall per plans
Residential reroof only; no structural changes. Remove existing shingles. No planned plywood replacement but if needed will use 1/2" CDX. Install Owens Corning Duration shingles
Construct new South middle one family dwelling (unit 3) per plan (Establish use as single family residence per land use code. Construct (3) one family dwellings and (1) two family…
Construct new East two family dwelling (unit 4/5) per plan (Establish use as single family residence per land use code. Construct (3) one family dwellings and (1) two family dwelli…