1,621 recent building permits filed in Washington.
1,621 permits
Residential reroof only; no structural changes. Remove existing shingles. No plywood replacement planned but if needed we will replace with 1/2" CDX. Install Owens Corning Duration shingles.
Construct exterior deck for single-family residence per plan.
Construct new north one-family dwelling per plan. (Establish use as two (2) single family residence and one (1) townhouse per land use code. Construct two (2) new one-family and one (1) new two-family...
Install helical piles to stabilize portions of foundation of a single-family residence per plans
Establish use as SFR w/ AADU per land use code. Construct additions and substantial alterations to existing one-family dwelling and change to two-family dwelling per plan
Construct retaining walls and site work for one-family dwelling per plan
Construct tenant improvement for vestibule space at level one of existing warehouse per plan
Construct new two-family dwelling per plan. (Establish use as two (2) single family residence and one (1) townhouse per land use code. Construct two (2) new one- and one (1) new two-family dwellings p...
Erie to remove existing roofing and properly dispose. Erie to furnish and installice and water shield where applicable.Erie to furnish and install fiberglass dimensional shingle.Erie to furnish and in...
Construct west one-family dwelling (Establish use as single-family residence & allow detached accessory dwelling unit (DADU) per land use code. Construct (2) one-family dwellings per plan. Review & pr...
Construct blanket permit tenant improvements to BGO on the 54th floor of existing commercial building per plan.
Construct deck addition/replacement to existing one-family residence per plan
Construct alterations and change use for existing commercial building (T&C Pavilion) occupy per plan
"Construct alterations to existing one-family dwelling subject to field inspection (STFI)"
Recovering existing 1 layer roofing with new 1/2" EPS separator and new TPO 60mil membrane roofing mechanically attached.
Exterior door replacement on roof of existing single family residence subject to field inspection (STFI)
Construct addition and substantial alterations to existing one family dwelling per plan.
Erie to remove existing roofing and properly dispose. Erie to furnish and installice and water shield where applicable.Erie to furnish and install stone-coated metal roofing.Erie to furnish and instal...
Construct accessory structure per STFI
Change of use and construct initial tenant improvements for a mixed-use grocery/pharmacy distribution facility occupy per plan [CofO issued for area under Seattle Jurisdiction Only; Occupancy per Tukw...
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.