1,621 recent building permits filed in Washington.
1,621 permits
Construct interior alterations to lower level of SFR subject to field inspection STFI.
Demolish existing one family dwelling and accessory structure subject to field inspection.
Establish use as single-family dwelling unit per land use code. Construct new one-family dwelling per plan.
Demolish existing single-family residence to the foundation per plan.
Allow attached accessory dwelling unit to existing single family use per land use code. Construct addition and substantial alterations for a two family dwelling per plan.
Water Damage Repair at the base of select corridors on floors 3 - 10 and the loading dock ceiling (STFI)
Construct tenant improvements to exiting restaurant at Seattle Art Museum subject to field inspection (STFI).
Construct alterations to add window wells for one-family dwelling per plan. [Related to issued STFI permit #7099709-CN.]
Construct engineered voluntary seismic retrofit of a single family residence STFI
Repair rotten wood framing at existing single family residence subject to field inspection (STFI)
Construct alterations to SFR subject to field inspection STFI.
Construct addition and alterations to existing one family dwelling per plan.
Construct tenant improvements to Office/Broadcast Studio (Fox KCPQ 13) Suite 200 level 2 of existing office building occupy per plan.
Voluntary seismic retrofit of single family home per engineered plan stfi
Allow an attached accessory dwelling unit per the land use code. Construct alterations to basement level for a two-family dwelling per plans
Foundation repair to existing single family residence per plan.
Construct alterations to convert detached accessory garage to accessory office/studio for one-family dwelling subject to field inspection [STFI].
Interior basement remodel of bathroom and new beam at basement of single family dwelling subject to field inspection (STFI).
Construct alterations to replace siding and roofing and to replace doors in kind for pump house and storage sheds within neighborhood swimming pool facility [BLUE RIDGE COMMUNITY CLUB] subject to fiel...
Construct tenant improvements for existing Coffeeholic cafe at ground floor of existing mixed use building 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.
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.