Washington Building Permits & Contractor Leads

8,909 indexed permits · 4,267 active contractors · 1,604 code violations · Washington, District of Columbia.

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PermitGrab tracks 4,267 active contractors who pulled 8,909 building permits in Washington, DC as of 2026-06-18. Live tracking of 1,604 code violations in the same area. Updated daily.

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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. 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 3994 new building permits filed in the last 30 days, led by 1083 electrical, 1075 plumbing and 635 hvac.

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8,909 records — permits and code violations sorted by date

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2026-04-21 Plumbing 2446 20TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20009 Plumbing trade Permit NA NA; BRYCE CARRINGTON
2026-04-21 General Construction 1401 I ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20005 ELECTRICAL 1401 EYE HOLDINGS LLC 5TH FL
2026-04-21 General Construction 1955 VALLEY TER SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20032 ELECTRICAL - GENERAL MARGO RICKS
2026-04-21 General Construction 1145 17TH ST NW 4TH FL, WASHINGTON, DC 20036 Revision to issued permit B2504911 to reduce the scope of work. Eliminating some… DAVID T FONTANA
2026-04-21 Windows/Doors 1611 MARION ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20001 Removing current linoleum floor, replacing with tile. New kitchen cabinets, new … BOLLIGER, SERENA
2026-04-21 General Construction 1511 NEAL ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002 Home Office - Property Management 1511 NEAL ST TRUSTE
2026-04-21 HVAC/Mech 1600 ISHERWOOD ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002 INTERIOR RENOVATION OF UNIT #3 NEW KITCHEN, FINISHES, FLOORING, WOOD DRYWALL, TR… 1600 ISHERWOOD ST NE LLC 1600 ISHERWOOD ST NE LLC
2026-04-21 General Construction 121 MADISON ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20011 ELECTRICAL GERASIMOWICZ, RYAN S
2026-04-21 HVAC/Mech 4109 13TH ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20017 Provide Alterations to the Existing 2 Story Brick Structure.Alterations Include … ; DAVID CUNNINGHAM
2026-04-21 Plumbing 4319 IOWA AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20011 PLUMBING WHITE, DORIANE V
2026-04-21 General Construction 4453 GREENWICH PKWY NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20007 ELECTRICAL BARTH, PETRA
2026-04-21 HVAC/Mech 1004 I ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002 MECHANICAL WHARTON, ADAM
2026-04-21 Pool/Spa 0 2ND & UPSAL ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20032 DDOT Public Space - Project consists of construction of a new storm drain system… STEVE ZEENDER
2026-04-21 Windows/Doors 2909 KANAWHA ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20015 REMOVE AND REPLACE 15 WINDOWS AND 1 DOOR, RENEWAL by ANDERSEN, NO STRUCTURAL CHA… NULL NULL; KARLEN MURRAY
2026-04-21 General Construction 760 NEWTON PL NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20010 ELECTRICAL - GENERAL ×2 MEGHAN CALLAHAN
2026-04-21 General Construction 1425 3RD ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20001 BUILDING ANTHONY JONES
2026-04-21 General Construction 760 NEWTON PL NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20010 BUILDING MEGHAN CALLAHAN
2026-04-21 General Construction 1201 SYCAMORE DR SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20032 ELECTRICAL STE 17 PHASE D LLC
2026-04-21 General Construction 1354 GIRARD ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20009
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Interior renovation of existing two unit building, all new MEP and finishes, no … SAMSON GIGSA
2026-04-21 Plumbing 3138 17TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20010 PLUMBING AND GAS STOLTZFUS, EMILIE S
2026-04-21 Windows/Doors 2001 I ST NE 10, WASHINGTON, DC 20002 REMOVE AND REPLACE 1 WINDOW AND 1 DOOR, RENEWAL by ANDERSEN, NO STRUCTURAL CHANG… NULL NULL; KARLEN MURRAY
2026-04-21 HVAC/Mech 1201 SYCAMORE DR SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20032 MECHANICAL STE 17 PHASE D LLC
2026-04-21 Plumbing 400 NORTH CAPITOL ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20001 PLUMBING AND GAS MEBA PENSION PLAN
2026-04-21 General Construction 2238 12TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20009 In the Greater U Street Historic District Interior Renovation. New finishes thro… LEX FOX
2026-04-21 HVAC/Mech 1913 35TH PL NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20007 Mechanical trade Permit JEREMY RIVERA
2026-04-21 Plumbing 1917 16TH ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20020 Plumbing trade Permit NULL NULL; KEVIN LOPEZ
2026-04-21 Plumbing 117 13TH ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20003 Plumbing trade Permit NULL NULL; KEVIN LOPEZ
2026-04-21 General Construction 1506 CRITTENDEN ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20011 Electrical Trade Permit MARCOS ARREDONDO TORRES
2026-04-21 HVAC/Mech 1335 MARYLAND AVE NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002 MECHANICAL DANIEL LERNER AND MICHELLE LERNER REVOCABLE TRUST
2026-04-21 General Construction 1337 MAPLE VIEW PL SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20020 HISTORIC Installation of 3 IntelliJacks. NULL NULL; MANASSAS PERMITS
2026-04-21 General Construction 1217 29TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20007 Interior alterations to include a powder room on the main floor. No change to th… LIAH MEBRAHTU
2026-04-21 Solar 5623 EADS ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20019 Rooftop solar installation 15 435w panels. Roof repair or replacement as needed NULL NULL; MATTHEW YOUNG
2026-04-21 Plumbing 1250 OATES ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002 PLUMBING JULIANO, NICHOLAS
2026-04-21 Roofing 1220 JEFFERSON ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20011 to install -20.24KW DC on the roof of the building NA NA; MARGO RICKS
2026-04-21 General Construction 106 IRVING ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20010 ELECTRICAL WASHINGTON HOSPITAL CENTER
2026-04-21 Fence 1808 ROSEDALE ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002 INSTALL FENCE NULL NULL; MICHELLE CLANCY
2026-04-21 Plumbing 1800 M ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20036 PLUMBING AND GAS 1800 M PROPERTY OWNER LLC
2026-04-21 Plumbing 3701 R ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20007 PLUMBING AND GAS EDWARDS, CHRISTINE L
2026-04-21 Fence 3040 DUMBARTON ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20007 CFA & HISTORIC INSTALL FENCE NULL NULL; MICHELLE CLANCY
2026-04-21 General Construction 6820 9TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20012 BUILDING DOMINIC DIPIETRO
2026-04-21 General Construction 620 MICHIGAN AVE NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20064 Site of Marist College Pin all hoistway landings to prevent and public from ente… LILLY ARIAS
2026-04-21 Plumbing 4107 HARRISON ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20015 Plumbing trade Permit NA NA; BRYCE CARRINGTON
2026-04-21 General Construction 2148 O ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20037 ELECTRICAL CORNELL UNIVERSITY
2026-04-21 General Construction 5412 9TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20011 ELECTRICAL VISIONCRAFT PROPERTIES LLC
2026-04-21 General Construction 1438 18TH PL SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20020 EXPEDITED
2026-04-21 Roofing 737 WHITTIER ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20012 CONSTRUCT A NEW FRONT PORCH WITH ROOF AND COLUMNS OVER EXISTING FRONT CONCRETE L… NULL NULL; OLUSOLA PYNE
2026-04-21 General Construction 3601 VAN NESS ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20008 Interior work only Replace existing basement bath vanity Partially remodel exist… NULL NULL; PETER SCHANS
2026-04-21 General Construction 620 I ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20001 Bracing and shoring of existing historic structures to remain, refer to permits … COMAN ILAHI
2026-04-21 General Construction 3015 PARK DR SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20020 BUILDING LISA NEYHART
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Top Contractors

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 🔥 165 permits/30d Active 273 (273) Electrical - Verifying…
2. NA NA; BRYCE CARRINGTON 🔥 77 permits/30d Active 206 (206) Plumbing - Verifying…
3. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA HOUSING… 🔥 71 permits/30d Active 138 (138) Electrical - Verifying…
4. MARCOS ARREDONDO TORRES 🔥 41 permits/30d Active 88 (88) Electrical - Verifying…
5. NULL NULL; KARLEN MURRAY 🔥 34 permits/30d Active 73 (73) HVAC - Verifying…
6. DOMINIC DIPIETRO 🔥 33 permits/30d Active 63 (63) - Verifying…
7. CHRISTOPHER HARTMAN 🔥 22 permits/30d Active 62 (62) Plumbing - Verifying…
8. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA 🔥 27 permits/30d Active 60 (60) Electrical - Verifying…
9. DFM PERMITS 🔥 43 permits/30d Active 58 (58) New Construction - Verifying…
10. NULL NULL; JOHN WILLIAMS 🔥 46 permits/30d Active 56 (56) Solar - Verifying…
11. MCMILLAN ASSOCIATES LLC 🔥 14 permits/30d Active 53 (53) Electrical - Verifying…
12. NA NA; MARGO RICKS 🔥 21 permits/30d Active 45 (45) Roofing - Verifying…
13. NICK HAYES 🔥 16 permits/30d Active 45 (45) HVAC - 🔒 Reveal
14. STEVEN G STAHL 🔥 15 permits/30d Active 44 (44) Electrical - Verifying…
15. WILL NELSON 🔥 20 permits/30d Active 43 (43) Plumbing - Verifying…
16. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 🔥 14 permits/30d Active 40 (40) Electrical - 🔒 Reveal
17. SAM HOLLEN 🔥 17 permits/30d Active 39 (39) Interior Renovation - Verifying…
18. NULL NULL; RAQUEL FLORES 🔥 23 permits/30d Active 36 (36) Plumbing - Verifying…
19. NULL NULL; MICHELLE CLANCY 🔥 13 permits/30d Active 33 (33) Landscaping & Exterior - Verifying…
20. MATTHEW YOUNG 🔥 12 permits/30d Active 32 (32) Roofing - Verifying…
21. BRANDON SHORES 9 permits/30d Active 30 (30) Electrical - Verifying…
22. NULL NULL; GERARDO PEREZ 🔥 16 permits/30d Active 29 (29) Roofing - Verifying…
23. NULL NULL; MORGAN MALONE 9 permits/30d Active 28 (28) Solar - Verifying…
24. INSPECTOR STEVENS 🔥 13 permits/30d Active 26 (26) HVAC - Verifying…
25. MANNING SAVAGE 🔥 12 permits/30d Active 24 (24) Plumbing - 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 8909+ 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 4,267 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 2026-06-15. 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 3,994 new building permits alongside 1,604 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

1,604 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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Frequently Asked Questions about Washington Building Permits

How many building permits does PermitGrab track in Washington?

PermitGrab currently tracks 8909 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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