Washington Building Permits
1,562 recent building permits filed in Washington.
1,562 permits
Construct new East one family dwelling (SFR1) per plan. (Establish use as single family residence per land use code. Construct 3 new one family dwellings per plan. Review and process for 3 records und...
Construct tenant improvements for office (Seattle Public Utilities) at floors 47 49 & 50 of existing commercial building occupy per plan. Mechanical included
Interior alterations to basement of existing single family residence subject to field inspection (STFI)
Construct east one-family dwelling per plan. [Establish single-family use with detached accessory dwelling unit [DADU] per Land Use Code. Construct one-family dwellings per plan. Shoring included. Rev...
Construct tenant improvements for office (Seattle Public Utilities) at floors 44 & 45 of existing commercial building occupy per plan. Mechanical included
Construct alterations to site for existing single family dwelling per plan.
Construct SOUTH one-family dwelling per plan. (Establish use as detached accessory dwelling units per land use code. Construct (2) one-family dwellings per plan. Review and processing for (2) records...
Demolish existing one family dwelling per plan.
Construct alterations to existing middle multifamily building at foundation level per plan.
Construct new NW one family dwelling (SFR2) per plan. (Establish use as single family residence per land use code. Construct 3 new one family dwellings per plan. Review and process for 3 records under...
Construct new SW one family dwelling (SFR3) per plan. (Establish use as single family residence per land use code. Construct 3 new one family dwellings per plan. Review and process for 3 records under...
Construct alterations to existing single family residence subject-to-field inspection (STFI).
Construct alterations to existing single family residence per STFI
Alterations to bathroom in a multi-family building (Unit #3) subject o field inspection.
Construct 1 story porch addition to existing one family dwelling Subject to Field Inspection (STFI).
Establish use as restaurant per land use code [Legalize permanent location for a food truck at existing parking lot. NO CONSTRUCTION]
Construct blanket permit tenant improvements to future tenant on the second floor of existing commercial building per plan.
Construct NORTH one-family dwelling per plan. (Establish use as detached accessory dwelling units per land use code. Construct (2) one-family dwellings per plan. Review and processing for (2) records...
Construct foundation repairs to include driven piles for one-family dwelling per plan.
Construct interior alterations to one family dwelling subject to field inspection STFI.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find new construction leads in Washington?
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.
Which cities in Washington have the most building permits?
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.
What types of permits are most common in Washington?
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.