Washington Building Permits & Property Data

22,581 indexed permits · 3,513 code violations · Washington, District of Columbia.

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Newest permit 2026-10-14

PermitGrab tracks 22,581 building permits in Washington, DC as of 2026-10-14. 3,513 code violations in the same area, newest violation date 2026-10-16.

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22,581
Indexed Permits
3,513
Code Violations
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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. We do not treat those applicant names as contractor-business records. Permit, address, project-value, and available public owner context remain visible where this source publishes them; check the displayed source date for recency.
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Permit data through 2026-10-14

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2026-08-15 HVAC
Source type: SUPPLEMENTAL
 — 5731 3RD PL NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20011
Owner: SEL··· 🔒
MECHANICAL Contact: SELLERS, EVELYN C
role unverified
2026-08-14 Plumbing
Source type: SUPPLEMENTAL
 — 140 S ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20001
Owner: UPA··· 🔒
Plumbing trade Permit Contact: CHRISTOPHER HARTMAN
role unverified
2026-08-14 Electrical
Source type: SUPPLEMENTAL
 — 1146 ABBEY PL NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002
Owner: YUC··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL Contact: YUCHI, GEORGE
role unverified
2026-08-14 General Construction
Source type: CONSTRUCTION
 — 2020 K ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20006
Owner: 202··· 🔒
The JLL document coordination center is downsizing and relocating from the basem… 895 sf Contact: DAN WILLIAMS
role unverified
2026-08-14 Plumbing
Source type: POST CARD
 — 1237 OATES ST NE 1, WASHINGTON, DC 20002
Owner: ATO··· 🔒
PLUMBING Contact: ATOM VENTURES L.L.C.
role unverified
2026-08-14 General Construction
Source type: CONSTRUCTION
 — 223 PEABODY ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20011
Owner: JAM··· 🔒
Remodel the Front Porch: remove the existing flagstone floor, stair treads & ris… 15A New installation Contact: NULL NULL; GREG BUITRAGO
role unverified
2026-08-14 General Construction
Source type: CONSTRUCTION
 — 4509 BURLINGTON PL NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20016
Owner: KNI··· 🔒
Install 185' of 6' tall wood fence. Remove existing fence. Contact: NULL NULL; CAYCE WERTS
role unverified
2026-08-14 Roofing
Source type: CONSTRUCTION
 — 4500 BROOKS ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20019
Owner: SUS··· 🔒
Revised roof framing and truss installation per stamped plans. Repair and replac… replacement Roof repair Contact: SUSIE M FOSKEY TRUSTEE
role unverified
2026-08-14 General Construction
Source type: CONSTRUCTION
 — 2200 PENNSYLVANIA AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20037
Owner: GEO··· 🔒
Full renovations for the 2nd floor of 2200 Penn to include (1) new room layouts,… Contact: ANTHONY LEONE
role unverified
2026-08-14 HVAC
Source type: SUPPLEMENTAL
 — 3275 ARCADIA PL NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20015
Owner: NAT··· 🔒
MECHANICAL Contact: NATHAN, DAVID A
role unverified
2026-08-14 Electrical
Source type: SUPPLEMENTAL
 — 1823 L ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20036
Owner: L S··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL Contact: L STREET HOTEL LLC
role unverified
2026-08-14 Electrical
Source type: SUPPLEMENTAL
 — 123 KENNEDY ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20011
Owner: 123··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL Contact: 123 NW KENNEDY STREET LLC
role unverified
2026-08-14 Plumbing
Source type: POST CARD
 — 614 L ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002
Owner: ALL··· 🔒
PLUMBING Contact: ALLSTON, CHRISTINE L
role unverified
2026-08-14 Landscaping & Exterior
Source type: HOME OCCUPATION
 — 2229 46TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20007
Owner: NOR··· 🔒
Home Office - Consulting Contact: NORMAN A BROWN
role unverified
2026-08-14 Demolition
Source type: CONSTRUCTION
 — 3315 DENT PL NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20007
Owner: EDW··· 🔒
Demolition of existing concrete slab in rear of property as per plans. Contact: AMANDA BARLEY
role unverified
2026-08-14 Plumbing
Source type: SUPPLEMENTAL
 — 3500 13TH ST NW 409, WASHINGTON, DC 20010
Owner: REI··· 🔒
PLUMBING AND GAS Contact: REINHARDT, WESLEY
role unverified
2026-08-14 HVAC
Source type: SUPPLEMENTAL
 — 3309 12TH ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20017
Owner: 330··· 🔒
MECHANICAL Contact: 3309 12TH STREET HOLDINGS LLC
role unverified
2026-08-14 Plumbing
Source type: SUPPLEMENTAL
 — 228 V ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002
Owner: STE··· 🔒
Plumbing trade Permit Contact: NA NA; BRYCE CARRINGTON
role unverified
2026-08-14 General Construction
Source type: CONSTRUCTION
 — 607 EMERSON ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20011
Owner: GON··· 🔒
New 13'x22' detached garage at the back of the house. Contact: NULL NULL; TUAN DUC
role unverified
2026-08-14 Plumbing
Source type: SUPPLEMENTAL
 — 1533 9TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20001
Owner: GMJ··· 🔒
PLUMBING AND GAS Contact: GMJ FACILITIES LLC
role unverified
2026-08-14 Electrical
Source type: SUPPLEMENTAL
 — 1875 MINTWOOD PL NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20009
Owner: MIN··· 🔒
Electrical Trade Permit Contact: RUDY CARCAMO
role unverified
2026-08-14 Plumbing
Source type: SUPPLEMENTAL
 — 3910 LIVINGSTON ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20015
Owner: RAI··· 🔒
PLUMBING AND GAS Contact: RAINES, ANDREA
role unverified
2026-08-14 Plumbing
Source type: SUPPLEMENTAL
 — 3800 RESERVOIR RD NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20007
Owner: PRE··· 🔒
PLUMBING AND GAS Contact: PRESIDENT & DIRECTORS OF GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY
role unverified
2026-08-14 Plumbing
Source type: POST CARD
 — 12 16TH ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002
Owner: DAV··· 🔒
PLUMBING Contact: DAVID HINSON TRUSTEE
role unverified
2026-08-14 HVAC
Source type: POST CARD
 — 4235 MEADE ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20019
Owner: JAI··· 🔒
MECHANICAL Contact: JAIME BELTRAN
role unverified
2026-08-14 Plumbing
Source type: SUPPLEMENTAL
 — 4300 HAREWOOD RD NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20017
Owner: JOH··· 🔒
PLUMBING AND GAS Contact: JOHN CARROLL CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL
role unverified
2026-08-14 Plumbing
Source type: SUPPLEMENTAL
 — 1829 SWANN ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20009
Owner: VIN··· 🔒
PLUMBING AND GAS Contact: VINNER, PERRY
role unverified
2026-08-14 HVAC
Source type: SUPPLEMENTAL
 — 54 NICHOLSON ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20011
Owner: DAV··· 🔒
MECHANICAL Contact: DAVIS, CHANEL
role unverified
2026-08-14 Plumbing
Source type: SUPPLEMENTAL
 — 1120 PARK ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002
Owner: JOR··· 🔒
Plumbing trade Permit Contact: NA NA; BRYCE CARRINGTON
role unverified
2026-08-14 Electrical
Source type: SUPPLEMENTAL
 — 125 KENNEDY ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20011
Owner: GRO··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL Contact: GROWTH HOLDINGS LLC
role unverified
2026-08-14 General Construction
Source type: CONSTRUCTION
 — 1447 CORCORAN ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20009
Owner: JUL··· 🔒
HISTORIC REPLACEMENT OF THE FRONT EXTERIOR BASEMENT STAIRS DUE TO FAILING RETAIN… Contact: NA NA; TERRILL HAWKINS
role unverified
2026-08-14 Plumbing
Source type: SUPPLEMENTAL
 — 1418 TOBIAS DR SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20020
Owner: DIS··· 🔒
PLUMBING AND GAS Contact: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA HOUSING…
role unverified
2026-08-14 Plumbing
Source type: POST CARD
 — 1400 C ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002
Owner: SAR··· 🔒
PLUMBING Contact: SARAH THOMSON TRUSTEE
role unverified
2026-08-14 Windows & Doors
Source type: CONSTRUCTION
 — 5274 CHILLUM PL NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20011
Owner: JIR··· 🔒
Amendment to an approved building permit B2504111. The owner seeks to install ne… Contact: THOMAS DORSEY
role unverified
2026-08-14 Electrical
Source type: SUPPLEMENTAL
 — 72 RHODE ISLAND AVE NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002
Owner: AYA··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL Contact: AYARI, MOEZ
role unverified
2026-08-14 General Construction
Source type: CONSTRUCTION
 — 3949 GARRISON ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20016
Owner: MEC··· 🔒
FINISH ATTACHED GARAGE TO INCLUDE A NEW POWDER ROOM. NEW REAR PATIO AND MASONRY … Contact: NA NA; GRANT SALLER
role unverified
2026-08-14 Electrical
Source type: POST CARD
 — 4235 MEADE ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20019
Owner: JAI··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL - GENERAL Contact: DONRICO WASHINGTON
role unverified
2026-08-14 Plumbing
Source type: SUPPLEMENTAL
 — 1426 SHIPPEN LN SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20020
Owner: DIS··· 🔒
PLUMBING AND GAS Contact: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA HOUSING…
role unverified
2026-08-14 General Construction
Source type: CONSTRUCTION
 — 133 YUMA ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20032
Owner: 54 ··· 🔒
REVISION FOR PERMIT SOL2504338 System / Equipment Updates: Revised the PV module… 53.68 kW solar Solar PV Contact: JOSEPH ACKERMAN
role unverified
2026-08-14 General Construction
Source type: CONSTRUCTION
 — 1333 LINDEN CT NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002
Owner: H S··· 🔒
Renovation of the first floor and second floor to accommodate future tenant fit-… Contact: JONATHAN ASKARINAM
role unverified
2026-08-14 General Construction
Source type: CONSTRUCTION
 — 1641 WEST VIRGINIA AVE NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002
Owner: MAD··· 🔒
Rebuilding and restoration of interior drywall in Units 3 and 4, including 2"x4"… Contact: SUKH SINGH
role unverified
2026-08-14 Plumbing
Source type: SUPPLEMENTAL
 — 251 14TH PL NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002
Owner: HEL··· 🔒
Plumbing trade Permit Contact: NA NA; BRYCE CARRINGTON
role unverified
2026-08-14 Electrical
Source type: SUPPLEMENTAL
 — 133 YUMA ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20032
Owner: 54 ··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL Contact: 54 CONGRESS HEIGHTS L.L.C
role unverified
2026-08-14 HVAC
Source type: SUPPLEMENTAL
 — 1407 37TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20007
Owner: GEO··· 🔒
MECHANICAL Contact: GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY
role unverified
2026-08-14 HVAC
Source type: SUPPLEMENTAL
 — 1432 T ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20020
Owner: JON··· 🔒
MECHANICAL Contact: JONES, CHRYSTAL L
role unverified
2026-08-14 Roofing
Source type: CONSTRUCTION
 — 1130 51ST ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20019
Owner: HAM··· 🔒
To install 18.9 KWdc on the roof of the building. New installation New roof Contact: NA NA; MARGO RICKS
role unverified
2026-08-14 Electrical
Source type: SUPPLEMENTAL
 — 2029 P ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20036
Owner: JAM··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL Contact: JAMAL'S 2029 P STREET LLC
role unverified
2026-08-14 Roofing
Source type: CONSTRUCTION
 — 2847 HILLCREST DR SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20020
Owner: DAL··· 🔒
Remove existing slates down to wood decking, Inspect wood for rot and replace an… 4 sq shingle replacement Roof repair Contact: NULL NULL;
role unverified
2026-08-14 General Construction
Source type: POST CARD
 — 4235 MEADE ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20019
Owner: JAI··· 🔒
BUILDING Contact: DONRICO WASHINGTON
role unverified
2026-08-14 Roofing
Source type: CONSTRUCTION
 — 5916 2ND PL NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20011
Owner: WOL··· 🔒
94 feet of interior waterproofing 26 feet on the front wall 21 feet on the right… Contact: NULL NULL; NICOLE PINNICK
role unverified
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The public source does not publish reliable contractor-of-record names for Washington. The source identifies a permit contact but not the contractor of record. Property-owner and permit details are still available below.

Permit Types in Washington
SUPPLEMENTAL
11,951 52.9%
CONSTRUCTION
6,224 27.6%
POST CARD
3,246 14.4%
HOME OCCUPATION
943 4.2%
SHOP DRAWING
216 1.0%
Construction Activity in Washington

New building permits in Washington, District of Columbia show where construction activity is occurring. Filter the public records by trade, date, address, and project value to research active projects and property activity. Contractor lead coverage is not currently available for this city.

About Washington Building Permits

Washington, District of Columbia processes building permits covering residential construction, commercial buildouts, renovations, and specialty trade work. PermitGrab tracks 22581+ Washington building permits — newest permit date: 2026-10-14 from official city sources.

Each record can show the project address, scope, permit type, and value where the city publishes them. The source-published contractor records do not meet the coverage threshold for this city. PermitGrab does not represent this as contractor-contact coverage. Where property-owner records are available, they are matched to permit addresses separately.

How to use Washington permit data

Filter the current records by trade, date, address, or project value to research construction activity. The most useful workflow in this market is verifying the project signal first, then using the property data that is actually available for that address.

PermitGrab methodology · Page data current as of · Source: DCRA Building Permits - Last 30 Days (DC GIS Open Data).

Who appears in Washington permit records?

PermitGrab indexes 22,581 building permits in Washington. New records appear as they are available from the source.

How fresh is Washington permit data?

The most recent permit indexed for Washington is dated 2026-10-14. Newest permit date: 2026-10-14. Permit records carry filing date, address, project value, and permit type, plus a permit contact where the source publishes it. Use a recent published record for project research; it does not show bid availability or a request for service.

What construction appears in Washington permit records?

Washington permit activity covers 22,581 indexed permits alongside 3,513 active code violations. The records can cover new construction, residential renovations, mechanical/electrical/plumbing upgrades, roof replacements, demolitions, or tenant improvements. Their usefulness for a contractor or supplier depends on the published project details, timing, and service area.

How to look up Washington building permits

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PermitGrab currently tracks 22581 building permits in Washington, District of Columbia. Data is pulled directly from the official municipal source on every collection cycle and includes permit number, address, permit type, status, estimated value, and contractor information where the source publishes it.

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Real estate investors
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Home service companies
An addition or remodel can be useful project context for HVAC, plumbing, or warranty outreach. Review the project signal before outreach.
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Roof permits and electrical upgrades in Washington provide project context for solar-market research. Filter by the current project signal and verify ownership separately.
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Washington renovations can identify properties for a policy-review workflow. Confirm coverage needs independently before contacting a property owner.
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