Washington Building Permits
1,562 recent building permits filed in Washington.
1,562 permits
Establish use as and construct new single family residence per plan.
Establish use as and construct new single-family residence with attached garage per plan.
Construct blanket permit tenant improvements to Intracorp on the sixth floor of existing commercial building per plan.
Construct alterations to expand tenant control of entire floor 16 of in existing commercial office building per plan.
Establish use as single-family dwelling unit per land use code. Construct new 1-family dwelling per plan.
Construct alterations and addition for one-family dwelling subject to field inspection [STFI].
Construct interior alterations to SFR subject to field inspection STFI.
Demolish existing one-family dwelling and accessory structure (green house) per plan.
Construct alterations to existing detached pool building accessory to single family residence subject-to-field inspection (STFI).
Interior alterations at existing single family residence subject to field inspection (STFI)
Install push and helical piles to stabilize portions of existing one-family residence per plan
Construct blanket permit tenant improvements to Spectrum Development Solutions on the tenth floor of existing commercial building per plan.
Demolish existing one family dwelling per plan.
Construct substantial alterations to convert multifamily dwelling to two-family dwelling per plan
Construct addition and alterations to a single family residence throughout per plans
Construct NW one-family dwelling A per plan. (Establish use as single-family residences and townhouse per land use code. Construct (3) one-family dwellings and (1) two-family dwelling per plan. Review...
Construct middle one-family dwelling C per plan. (Establish use as single-family residences and townhouse per land use code. Construct (3) one-family dwellings and (1) two-family dwelling per plan. Re...
Construct SW one-family dwelling B per plan. (Establish use as single-family residences and townhouse per land use code. Construct (3) one-family dwellings and (1) two-family dwelling per plan. Review...
Construct southwest two-family dwelling per plan. Establish use as a two-unit townhouse with parking per land use code. Construct new 1- and 2-family dwellings with existing 1-family dwelling to remai...
Regrade and restripe parking lots C12B and C12C and construct curb ramp per plans
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.