PERMIT RECORD · WASHINGTON
Washington building permit data
4 markets with normalized permit records in Washington, covering 714,354 permits and 25,291 companies.
Markets on record
| Market | Permits | Companies | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle | 464,070 | 5,762 | 2015–2026 |
| Bellevue | 138,766 | 8,161 | 2015–2026 |
| Everett | 60,941 | 6,165 | 2015–2026 |
| Tacoma | 50,577 | 5,203 | 2016–2026 |
The wider picture
The Census Building Permits Survey lists 296 permit-issuing authorities in Washington, which together reported 34,913 residential units in 2025. We normalize a market only after checking that its published records separate trades and name contractors. All Washington authorities →