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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
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 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…
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…
Removal of current tile roof covering. Re-roof w/ composition shingle and new underlayment (Roof Area = 2 284.8 sq ft).
Tenant improvement for new bathroom (St. Alphonsus Parish School) in south portion of Ground Floor in existing institutional building per plan.
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Grading and alterations to site per plan.
Construct west one family dwelling per plan. (Establish use as single-family residence with detached accessory dwelling unit per land use code. Construct (3) one family dwellings.…
Construct new one family dwelling (Unit 3) per plan. (Establish use as housing for three detached dwelling units per land use code. Construct three new one-family dwellings per pla…
Construct NORTH one-family dwelling (DADU2) per plan. (Allow housing for two new detached dwelling units per land use code. Existing detached dwelling to remain. Construct (2) new…
Construct interior alterations to existing single family residence per STFI
Construct alterations to two-family dwelling [new block window well not to exceed 4'-0"] subject to field inspection (STFI)
Construct middle one-family dwelling SFR2 per plan. (Establish single-family use per Land Use Code. Construct 3 one-family dwellings per plan. Review and process for 3 records unde…
Demolish portable classroom (Bldg C) per plan.
Allow new detached accessory dwelling unit to existing single family use per land use code. Construct new one family dwelling per plan.
Demolish existing one family dwelling and accessory structures subject to field inspection.
Construct alterations to existing one family dwelling at foundation for helical piles per plan.
Construct exterior stairs and platform [not to extend over existing terraced garage] subject to field inspection (STFI).
Construct middle one family dwelling per plan. (Establish use as single-family residence with detached accessory dwelling unit per land use code. Construct (3) one family dwellings…
Remove and replace at-grade concrete stairs to a one-dwelling unit subject to field inspection.
Construct new one family dwelling (Unit 2) per plan. (Establish use as housing for three detached dwelling units per land use code. Construct three new one-family dwellings per pla…