Washington Building Permits & Contractor Leads

8,303 indexed permits · 3,999 active contractors · 1,524 code violations · Washington, District of Columbia.

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PermitGrab tracks 3,999 active contractors who pulled 8,303 building permits in Washington, DC as of 2026-06-13. Live tracking of 1,524 code violations in the same area. Updated daily.

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8,303
Indexed Permits
3,999
Active Contractors
1,524
Code Violations
Heads up — limited source for this city Washington DC's permit feed publishes the licensed individual who filed each permit (architect, engineer, or expediter), not the contracting company. So in the contractor column you'll see person names rather than business names. We're wiring DC's Basic Business License feed to add a separate 'Active DC Contractors' directory. Permits, addresses, project values, and code violations all flow daily.
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Washington had 3966 new building permits filed in the last 30 days, led by 1099 electrical, 1053 plumbing and 640 hvac.

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8,303 records — permits and code violations sorted by date

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2026-05-05 Plumbing 723 EMERSON ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20017 PLUMBING AND GAS COLOMA, MIKHAIL
2026-05-05 Plumbing 2501 33RD ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20020 Plumbing trade Permit SAMEER ALI
2026-05-05 General Construction 4827 46TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20016 ELECTRICAL BURTON, PAUL R
2026-05-05 Plumbing 1616 WEBSTER ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20011 Project involves replacing approximately 10 linear feet of cast iron 4-inch sewe… ODAY, KEVIN
2026-05-05 General Construction 3238 R ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20007 Electrical Trade Permit TRACY GEBHARD
2026-05-05 Roofing 3342 C ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20019 REMOVE EXISTING ROOFING AND INSTALL NEW ROOFING. REPLACE ROOF SHEATHING AS NEEDE… NA NA; GERARDO PEREZ
2026-05-05 Plumbing 1251 OATES ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002 PLUMBING PRESSLEY, RACHEL C
2026-05-05 Signage 50 M ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20003 updating signage for Homewood Suites 1 New sign 3 signs removed and not replaced… ELIZABETH MARTINEZ
2026-05-05 General Construction 4912 ASTOR PL SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20019 ELECTRICAL ASTORDC INVESTENT LLC
2026-05-05 General Construction 3287 1/2 M ST NW C5, WASHINGTON, DC 20007 ELECTRICAL FC, LLC
2026-05-05 General Construction 2021 K ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20006 ELECTRICAL EPC DC 2021 K STREET LLC
2026-05-05 Plumbing 4437 A ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20019 PLUMBING AND GAS DISTRICT PROPERTIES.COM INC
2026-05-05 General Construction 881 3RD ST NW 707, WASHINGTON, DC 20001 Home Office - Sales Agent LIBERTY PLACE APARTMENTS LLC
2026-05-05 Plumbing 2206 WYOMING AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20008 Plumbing trade Permit CHRISTOPHER HARTMAN
2026-05-05 General Construction 4201 RIVER RD NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20016 EXPEDITED
2026-05-05 General Construction 2321 LINCOLN RD NE APT 207, WASHINGTON, DC 20002 EXPEDITED
2026-05-05 General Construction 820 TUCKERMAN ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20011 BUILDING AFOLAKE E. SHOKUNBI
2026-05-05 Roofing 1918 BRUCE PL SE A, WASHINGTON, DC 20020 HISTORIC General Existing, single-family, 1-story dwelling, constructed after 19… DOUG GIEBEL
2026-05-04 Plumbing 600 14TH PL NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002 Plumbing trade Permit NA NA; BRYCE CARRINGTON
2026-05-04 HVAC/Mech 626 A ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002 MECHANICAL DILAN INVESTMENT 1007 LLC
2026-05-04 General Construction 43 Q ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002 ELECTRICAL DYE, JACKIE W
2026-05-04 General Construction 1100 VERMONT AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20005 Electrical Trade Permit DENNIS WOODE
2026-05-04 General Construction 6 HANOVER PL NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20001 Repair/rebuild existing patio with concrete/gravel base and curb. Add two drains… NA NA; SAPP, JACQUELINE
2026-05-04 HVAC/Mech 605 I ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20001 Change of use from residential (R-2) to mixed-use (R-2 and B), incorporating a c… ESTEBAN AYALA
2026-05-04 Plumbing 1300 NEW HAMPSHIRE AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20036 PLUMBING AND GAS NATIONAL SOCIETY COLONIAL DAMES XV…
2026-05-04 Plumbing 2115 49TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20007 PLUMBING AND GAS NEALE, JOSEPH H
2026-05-04 Plumbing 2755 ORDWAY ST NW 405, WASHINGTON, DC 20008 PLUMBING AND GAS DAVID, HAGIT
2026-05-04 General Construction 1800 M ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20036 Interior construction work on the 10th floor of building, inclusive of drywall f… NICOLE ANSTADT
2026-05-04 HVAC/Mech 1006 SHEPHERD ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20017 MECHANICAL TLP INVESTMENTS LLC
2026-05-04 General Construction 1213 U ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20009 4' x 8' Riser 2' high with stairs Location: Front of Ben's Chili Bowl COURTNEY SCOTT
2026-05-04 HVAC/Mech 3114 N ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20007 MECHANICAL 3114 N STREET REVOCABLE TRUST
2026-05-04 Fence 3745 OLIVER ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20015 Replacement fence. 137' of 4' tall wood fence and 129' of 6' tall wood fence. NULL NULL; CAYCE WERTS
2026-05-04 General Construction 1105 46TH ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20019 water damage repair to original condition. Repair broken water line in 2nd floor… NULL NULL; HAMID FAKRI
2026-05-04 General Construction 1368 G ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20003 BUILDING MARGO RICKS
2026-05-04 HVAC/Mech 7808 ORCHID ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20012 MECHANICAL THERESA C WILSON TRUSTEE
2026-05-04 General Construction 4403 GARRISON ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20016 BUILDING MARGO RICKS
2026-05-04 Plumbing 4615 COLORADO AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20011 Plumbing trade Permit CHRISTOPHER BREW
2026-05-04 Fence 3206 TENNYSON ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20015 INSTALL FENCE NULL NULL; MICHELLE CLANCY
2026-05-04 General Construction 4444 B ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20019 ELECTRICAL HARRISON, JORDAN E
2026-05-04 General Construction 3134 17TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20010 PERMIT
2026-05-04 Plumbing 7409 ALASKA AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20012 PLUMBING CARTER, GRACIELA R
2026-05-04 Roofing 2735 MACOMB ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20008 Historic District Renovation of the existing single family house and addition of… OLUSOLA PYNE
2026-05-04 Solar 1600 M ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20036 HISTORIC This application is a revision to the previously approved permit SOL250… STEVEN G STAHL
2026-05-04 HVAC/Mech 1331 21ST ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20036 MECHANICAL BUSHELL, ALISTAIR M
2026-05-04 General Construction 4717 6TH PL NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20017 ELECTRICAL YANCEY, MARCUS
2026-05-04 General Construction 1300 36TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20007 EXPEDITED JACQUES ANDRE ARSENAULT
2026-05-04 General Construction 2041 GEORGIA AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20060 n the LeDroit Park Historic District Abandon 3 monitoring wells ZOE L VULGAROPULOS
2026-05-04 General Construction 424 53RD ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20019 ELECTRICAL LIGHTHOUSE ASSETS LLC
2026-05-04 General Construction 2129 RHODE ISLAND AVE NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20018 construct a 14'x19' aluminum pergola attached to the existing building. pergola … ALIC CITRANO
2026-05-04 General Construction 1233 42ND ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20020 Electrical Trade Permit BRANDON SHORES
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Most active contractors by permit volume — last 90 days of activity shown in parentheses. Contact info is being verified — check back soon or subscribe to unlock full contacts.

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Contractor Permits (90d) Trade Avg Value Contact
1. MARGO RICKS 🔥 163 permits/30d Active 260 (260) Electrical - Verifying…
2. NA NA; BRYCE CARRINGTON 🔥 86 permits/30d Active 191 (191) Plumbing - Verifying…
3. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA HOUSING… 🔥 95 permits/30d Active 136 (136) Electrical - Verifying…
4. MARCOS ARREDONDO TORRES 🔥 44 permits/30d Active 87 (87) Electrical - Verifying…
5. NULL NULL; KARLEN MURRAY 🔥 32 permits/30d Active 71 (71) HVAC - Verifying…
6. DOMINIC DIPIETRO 🔥 35 permits/30d Active 63 (63) - Verifying…
7. CHRISTOPHER HARTMAN 🔥 23 permits/30d Active 58 (58) Plumbing - Verifying…
8. DFM PERMITS 🔥 45 permits/30d Active 56 (56) New Construction - Verifying…
9. NULL NULL; JOHN WILLIAMS 🔥 44 permits/30d Active 54 (54) Solar - Verifying…
10. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA 🔥 26 permits/30d Active 53 (53) Electrical - Verifying…
11. MCMILLAN ASSOCIATES LLC 🔥 14 permits/30d Active 53 (53) Electrical - Verifying…
12. NA NA; MARGO RICKS 🔥 30 permits/30d Active 45 (45) Roofing - Verifying…
13. NICK HAYES 🔥 21 permits/30d Active 45 (45) HVAC - 🔒 Reveal
14. STEVEN G STAHL 🔥 17 permits/30d Active 44 (44) Electrical - Verifying…
15. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 🔥 14 permits/30d Active 40 (40) Electrical - 🔒 Reveal
16. WILL NELSON 🔥 17 permits/30d Active 39 (39) Plumbing - Verifying…
17. SAM HOLLEN 🔥 15 permits/30d Active 36 (36) Interior Renovation - Verifying…
18. NULL NULL; RAQUEL FLORES 🔥 23 permits/30d Active 33 (33) Plumbing - Verifying…
19. NULL NULL; MICHELLE CLANCY 🔥 12 permits/30d Active 31 (31) Landscaping & Exterior - Verifying…
20. BRANDON SHORES 9 permits/30d Active 30 (30) Electrical - Verifying…
21. MATTHEW YOUNG 9 permits/30d Active 28 (28) Roofing - Verifying…
22. NULL NULL; GERARDO PEREZ 🔥 15 permits/30d Active 28 (28) Roofing - Verifying…
23. NULL NULL; MORGAN MALONE 8 permits/30d Active 26 (26) Solar - Verifying…
24. INSPECTOR STEVENS 🔥 14 permits/30d Active 25 (25) HVAC - Verifying…
25. BECK VISSAT Active 24 (24) - Verifying…

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Permit Types in Washington
Construction Activity in Washington

New building permits in Washington, District of Columbia indicate upcoming construction projects. Contractors can identify subcontracting opportunities by monitoring recently issued permits for residential renovations, commercial buildouts, and new construction. Early outreach to permit holders often results in higher close rates before projects go to competitive bid.

About Washington Building Permits

Washington, District of Columbia processes thousands of building permits covering residential construction, commercial buildouts, renovations, and specialty trade work. PermitGrab tracks 8303+ Washington building permits — updated daily from official city sources.

Every new construction project in Washington requires a building permit before work can begin. These public records include the project address, scope of work, estimated cost, and often the general contractor's name — making them valuable leads for subcontractors looking for new projects in Washington.

How Contractors Use Washington Permit Data

HVAC contractors, electricians, plumbers, and roofers in Washington use building permit data to find projects before they hit traditional lead services. When a new commercial buildout or residential renovation permit is filed, it signals upcoming work that needs subcontractors.

Instead of competing for shared leads on HomeAdvisor or Angi, contractors who monitor Washington building permits can reach out to general contractors the day a permit is issued — before anyone else calls. This first-mover advantage leads to higher close rates and better project selection.

PermitGrab sends daily email alerts filtered by trade, so Washington electrical contractors only see electrical permits, HVAC contractors only see mechanical permits, and so on.

Reviewed by Marcus Reeves · Page data current as of · Sources: official Washington open data portal.

Who pulled permits in Washington this week?

The most active contractors filing in Washington right now include MARGO RICKS, NA NA; BRYCE CARRINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA HOUSING…, MARCOS ARREDONDO TORRES and NULL NULL; KARLEN MURRAY. PermitGrab tracks 3,999 active contractors across the metro, with new filings indexed on every refresh.

How fresh is Washington permit data?

The most recent permit indexed for Washington is dated 2026-06-10. Expected daily • newest record 3d old. Permit records carry filing date, address, project value, contractor name (where the source publishes it), and permit type, so a fresh row means a fresh lead.

What construction is happening in Washington right now?

In the last 30 days, Washington permitting activity covers 3,966 new building permits alongside 1,524 active code violations. The mix spans new construction, residential renovations, mechanical/electrical/plumbing upgrades, roof replacements, demolitions, and tenant improvements — every record is a buying signal for a different contractor or supplier persona.

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The motivated-seller list

1,524 open code violations in Washington, each matched to the property owner. An owner facing a citation is the warmest restoration, repair, or wholesale-offer lead there is — and no marketplace sells this list.

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Washington Contractor Guides

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Frequently Asked Questions about Washington Building Permits

How many building permits does PermitGrab track in Washington?

PermitGrab currently tracks 8303 building permits in Washington, District of Columbia. Data is pulled directly from the official municipal open-data source on every collection cycle and includes permit number, address, permit type, contractor, status, and estimated value where available.

How fresh is the Washington permit data?

PermitGrab collects Washington on every daemon cycle. Its municipal source is currently updated daily, so new permits appear here within 1–3 days of the source publishing them. The count above reflects the complete current record from that source.

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Who buys this data?

Washington permit & owner data, by use case

Same data, different angle. Pick the playbook that matches what you sell.

Real estate investors
Code violations in Washington = motivated sellers. Out-of-state landlord + active citation = top of the wholesale call list.
Contractors & subs
Every Washington GC who pulled a permit this week is sourcing labor and materials right now. Phone numbers included.
Home service companies
A Washington addition or remodel signals an HVAC, plumbing, or warranty upsell window. Reach owners while the project is fresh.
Solar installers
Roof permits and electrical upgrades in Washington are the highest-intent solar lead signals. Owner-occupant filter built in.
Insurance agents
Washington renovations trigger updated dwelling-coverage limits. Get the address-level signal before the renewal cycle does.
Material suppliers
Lumber, drywall, roofing, fixtures — every Washington permit is a parts list. Build a route by job type and value tier.
Developers & new construction
Ground-up builds in Washington mean a long runway of subcontractor and material orders. Sort new-construction permits by project value and reach the GC before the trades are locked.
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