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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.
1,761 recent building permits filed in Washington.
1,761 permits
Demolish fire damaged one-family dwelling without basement per plan.
Replace 20 windows like for like in existing single family residence. No size/structural changes per STFI
Change the use from Eating and Drinking Establishment to a Barber and Beauty Shop per land use code. No Construction proposed unless upgrades are needed for new barber and beauty s…
Tenant improvement for offices (MangoApps) on 5th floor of existing commercial building per plan.
Construct new north one-family dwelling per plan. (Establish use as two detached accessory dwelling units per land use code. Construct two new one-family dwellings per plan. Review…
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We will be removing the current composition shingles. We will then plan to replace 11 sheets of the decking with new OSB. We will replace any sheeting if necessary. We will then in…
Construct substantial alterations additions foundation repairs and new detached garage for existing one-family dwelling per plan
Construct alterations to rebuild/replace upper level exterior deck for one-family dwelling per plan.
Construct site improvements that connect to related right-of-way work at north property line per plan.
Construct alterations to one-family dwelling subject to field inspection (STFI)
Interior non-structural remodel of kitchen and dining room of existing one family dwelling subject to field inspection.
Construct west one family dwelling per plan. (Establish use as single-family residence with detached accessory dwelling units per land use code. Construct (3) one family dwellings.…
Allow a detached accessory dwelling unit per the land use code. Construct a one-family dwelling per plans
Construct new south one-family dwelling per plan. (Establish use as two detached accessory dwelling units per land use code. Construct two new one-family dwellings per plan. Review…
Construct interior alterations to existing institutional building per plan.
Construct replacement in-ground swimming pool accessory to existing single-family dwelling per plan.
Construct tenant improvement project at 2021 7th Ave. Installation of demountable full-height partitions and associated ceiling track system to deck above subject to field inspecti…
Construct alterations to existing one family dwelling per plan
Complete and Final for 6504863-CN to Construct detached accessory dwelling unit accessory to existing single family residence per plan.
Construct middle one family dwelling per plan. (Establish use as single-family residence with detached accessory dwelling units per land use code. Construct (3) one family dwelling…