Building Permits in District of Columbia

Track construction activity across 1 District of Columbia cities. Get daily-updated permit data and contractor leads.

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Cities Covered
6,697
Active Permits
$1M
Total Value
The short version
  • PermitGrab tracks building permits across 1 District of Columbia cities, updated daily from official municipal sources.
  • 6,697 active District of Columbia building permits are in our database right now.
  • 4,009 new District of Columbia permits were filed in the last 30 days.
  • Washington leads the state with 15,243 tracked permits.

How much does a building permit cost in District of Columbia?

Most building permits in the United States cost between $150 and $2,000, with a national median around $1,300. Permit fees are usually set as a percentage of the declared project value — commonly 0.5% to 2% — or on a per-$1,000-of-valuation schedule, so a larger District of Columbia project pays a proportionally larger permit fee.

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District of Columbia Building Permit Activity

Across 1 District of Columbia cities we tracked 4,009 new building permits in the last 30 days. That's down 1.8% from the prior 30 days.

Fastest-growing District of Columbia markets this month

District of Columbia Cities

Washington building permits

15243 permits
$0.7M value

District of Columbia Construction Market

We're tracking 6,697 active building permits across 1 District of Columbia city, led by Washington with 15243 tracked permits.

PermitGrab pulls this data daily, directly from District of Columbia municipal permit offices — so you see new residential renovations, commercial buildouts, and major developments as they're filed, before your competition finds them.

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Frequently Asked Questions About District of Columbia Building Permits

How many cities have active building permits in District of Columbia?

PermitGrab tracks building permits in 1 District of Columbia cities, updated daily.

Which District of Columbia city has the most building permits?

Washington currently leads District of Columbia with 15243+ active building permits.

How often is District of Columbia permit data updated?

PermitGrab updates District of Columbia building permit data daily, pulling directly from municipal permit offices.

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