1,621 recent building permits filed in Washington.
1,621 permits
Construct interior alterations to existing institutional building per plan.
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 and processing for...
Construct pool and retaining walls for existing one family dwelling per plan.
Construct substantial alterations additions foundation repairs and new detached garage for existing one-family dwelling 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 dwellings. Review and proces...
Construct alterations to existing one family dwelling per plan
Allow new attached accessory dwelling unit to existing single family use per land use code. Construct substantial alterations for two 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 interior alterations to SFR subject to field inspection STFI.
Establish medical services [dental office] per land use code. Interior tenant improvements for dental office (MAPLE LEAF SMILES) at level 1 of existing mixed use building occupy per plan.
Construct replacement in-ground swimming pool accessory to existing single-family dwelling per plan.
Construct site improvements to replace existing site retaining walls stair and modifications to existing pathways for accessibility per plan.
Allow new detached accessory dwelling unit to existing single family use per land use code. Construct new one-family dwelling per plan.
Construct tenant improvements to existing mixed use building at ground level west suite (Ant Frye Gallery) occupy per plan.
Construct additions and alterations to existing one-family dwelling per plan.
Construct interior alterations to lower level of one family dwelling subject to field inspection STFI.
Construct substantial alterations and addition to one family dwelling per plan.
Construct addition and alterations for a two-family dwelling per plan. (Allow new detached and attached accessory dwelling units to existing single family use per land use code. Construct new one-fami...
Demolish two-family dwelling and detached accessory garage per plan. [Work on adjacent property under associated demo permit #7079243-DM.]
Change of use from general retail sales and services to medical services per land use code. Tenant improvement in existing commercial building at ground level per plan. Mechanical included.
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.