Washington Building Permits
1,562 recent building permits filed in Washington.
1,562 permits
Construct interior alterations to existing single family residence per STFI
Allow detached accessory dwelling unit to existing residence per land use code. Construct as one family dwelling per plan.
composite re-roof with re-sheet. The existing roof is on shiplap
Earthquake retrofit plan set per SEHR
Construct new north one-family dwelling per plan. (Establish use as single family residence with detached accessory dwelling unit per land use code. Construct two new one-family dwellings per plan. Re...
Construct additions and alterations to existing single family residence subject to field inspection (STFI).
Demolish existing structures on vacant land per plan.
Construct interior alterations to convert one family dwelling to adult family home per plan.
Replace 20 windows like for like in existing single family residence. No size/structural changes per STFI
Construct alterations to existing one family dwelling at lower level per plan.
Roof Overlay of DuroTuff PVC and 1/4" Coverboard onto existing SBS roofing
Construct alterations to existing one family dwelling per plan.
Construct alterations to existing bank building per plan.
Tenant improvement for offices (MangoApps) on 5th floor of existing commercial building per plan.
Install temporary rooftop telecommunications installation to support increased network capacity for traffic public safety and event operations related to the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Seattle. Equipment...
Change the use from Eating and Drinking Establishment to a Barber and Beauty Shop per land use code. No Construction proposed unless upgrades are needed for new barber and beauty shop (M) and occupy p...
Construct seismic retrofit to existing single family residence per Earthquake Home Retrofit plan set.
We will be removing the current composition shingles. We will then plan to replace 4 sheets of the decking with new 1/2" cdx plywood. We will replace any sheeting if necessary. We will then install ne...
Demolish fire damaged one-family dwelling without basement per plan.
Construct one-family dwelling per plan. (Construct one-family and two-family dwellings per plan. Review and processing for 2 records under 7099409-CN) - Subject to SIP Lite Pilot Program
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.