Washington Building Permits & Contractor Leads

9,539 indexed permits · 4,517 active contractors · 1,646 code violations · Washington, District of Columbia.

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PermitGrab tracks 4,517 active contractors who pulled 9,539 building permits in Washington, DC as of 2026-06-22. Live tracking of 1,646 code violations in the same area. Updated daily.

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9,539
Indexed Permits
4,517
Active Contractors
1,646
Code Violations
71
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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.
2026-06-22
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Washington had 3932 new building permits filed in the last 30 days, led by 1076 electrical, 1075 plumbing and 629 hvac.

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9,539 records — permits and code violations sorted by date

Date Type Value Address Details Contractor / Status Save
2026-04-14 General Construction 4521 IOWA AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20011
Owner: EZ ··· 🔒
PERMIT
2026-04-14 General Construction 4403 38TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20016 ELECTRICAL - GENERAL MARGO RICKS
2026-04-14 General Construction 1507 22ND ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20037 PERMIT
2026-04-14 Plumbing 1336 KEARNY ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20017 PLUMBING VALDES-CURIE, ROBERT D
2026-04-14 Plumbing 619 H ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20001 PLUMBING AND GAS BALTIMORE MIDTOWN LLC
2026-04-14 Plumbing 1100 NEW YORK AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20005
Owner: AZ ··· 🔒
PLUMBING AND GAS AZ JH REIT DC LP
2026-04-14 Plumbing 701 PENNSYLVANIA AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20004 PLUMBING AND GAS BARBARA L Y SLAWECKI TRUSTEE
2026-04-14 General Construction 1400 41ST ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20020 THIS IS A SUPPORT OF EXCAVATION PERMIT FOR THE PROPOSED NEW FORT DAVIS COMMUNITY… DC DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES…
2026-04-14 Pool/Spa 1400 16TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20036
Owner: C M··· 🔒
INTERIOR RENOVATION TO 2ND FLOOR OFFICE SPACE. PARTITIONS, FURNITURE, FINISHES, … SAM HOLLEN
2026-04-14 HVAC/Mech 1772 KILBOURNE PL NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20010 MECHANICAL BATTJER, AMY L
2026-04-14 HVAC/Mech 3940 1ST ST SW, WASHINGTON, DC 20032
Owner: OME··· 🔒
Changing interior layout, and it will include new, plumbing & HVAC JUAN TORRES-DOUGLAS
2026-04-14 General Construction 2415 CALIFORNIA ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20008 ELECTRICAL GOVERNMENT OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF BRAZIL
2026-04-14 General Construction 4508 28TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20008 ELECTRICAL VERONICA CAMPBELL TRUSTEE
2026-04-14 General Construction 1839 D ST NE UNIT 2, WASHINGTON, DC 20002 EXPEDITED ASHARA FORD
2026-04-14 General Construction 3516 NEWARK ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20016 ELECTRICAL BEABER, JAMIE B
2026-04-14 General Construction 1319 HAMLIN ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20017 ELECTRICAL MONTIEL, ANA M
2026-04-14 HVAC/Mech 2600 SHERMAN AVE NW 302, WASHINGTON, DC 20001 MECHANICAL SCHELLHAMMER, JOSHUA R
2026-04-14 General Construction 116 T ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002 Scope of work is a repair in kind for water damage: 1. Replace gypsum board fini… GREGORY MINKOFF
2026-04-14 HVAC/Mech 5509 14TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20011 MECHANICAL BEECH STREET HOLDINGS LLC
2026-04-14 Solar 7400 8TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20012 Installation of solar panels on the rooftop NULL NULL; MORGAN MALONE
2026-04-14 Plumbing 3119 15TH ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20017 PLUMBING SCHRAL, KIMBERLY
2026-04-14 General Construction 1917 BILTMORE ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20009 ELECTRICAL BELLMAN, JEDD
2026-04-14 Plumbing 1005 E ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002 PLUMBING AND GAS HILLENBRAND, BENNETT
2026-04-14 General Construction 5331 JAY ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20019 ELECTRICAL JEFFERSON, DELANO
2026-04-14 General Construction 1652 IRVING ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20010 ELECTRICAL FLEMING ROBERT H
2026-04-14 General Construction 1534 D ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002 ELECTRICAL VILLARROEL, ELIZABETH G
2026-04-14 HVAC/Mech 1715 15TH ST NW 303, WASHINGTON, DC 20009 MECHANICAL MARTELLA, THOMAS
2026-04-14 Plumbing 406 11TH ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20003 PLUMBING AND GAS ANNICK, ALLISON M
2026-04-13 General Construction 1201 NEW YORK AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20005 ELECTRICAL 1201-1225 NEW YORK AVE SPE LLC
2026-04-13 General Construction 1520 PENNSYLVANIA AVE SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20003 PERMIT
2026-04-13 Solar 4934 B ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20019
Owner: FIR··· 🔒
Revision to permit SOL2504376 Racking (Attachment Type) change from AEROCOMPACT … NICK HAYES
2026-04-13 General Construction 2400 EAST CAPITOL ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20003
Owner: DIS··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
2026-04-13 General Construction 1801 PENNSYLVANIA AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20006 ELECTRICAL 1801 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE LLC
2026-04-13 General Construction 1462 OGDEN ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20010 BUILDING KATHLEEN MCCONNELL
2026-04-13 Plumbing 762 QUEBEC PL NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20010 Plumbing trade Permit NA NA; BRYCE CARRINGTON
2026-04-13 General Construction 2341 HUNTER PL SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20020 ELECTRICAL - HEAVY UP WORTHAM, DELOIS
2026-04-13 General Construction 3412 TEXAS AVE SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20020 Create a new bathroom directly beside existing bathroom BROOKINS, KENT
2026-04-13 General Construction 40 CHANNING ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20001 ELECTRICAL JOHNSON, COLETTE D
2026-04-13 Structural 1140 19TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20036 INTERIOR RENOVATIONS TO 7TH FLOOR TO BUILD OUT CORRIDOR AND A SPEC SUITE. PARTIT… SAM HOLLEN
2026-04-13 Windows/Doors 3415 QUEBEC ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20016 IN CLEVELAND PARK HISTORIC DISTRICT IN THE REAR OF HOME, REMOVE AND REPLACE PATI… NULL NULL; KARLEN MURRAY
2026-04-13 Demolition 251 H ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20001 BUILDING IMPROVEMENT TO INCLUDE DEMOLITION OF EXISTING PARTITIONS. CONSTRUCTION … ELIZABETH FROST
2026-04-13 Plumbing 428 TAYLOR ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20011 Plumbing trade Permit NA NA; BRYCE CARRINGTON
2026-04-13 Plumbing 3883 CONNECTICUT AVE NW 418, WASHINGTON, DC 20008 Plumbing trade Permit CHRISTOPHER HARTMAN
2026-04-13 Plumbing 1908 BILTMORE ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20009 Plumbing trade Permit CHRISTOPHER HARTMAN
2026-04-13 General Construction 6312 SOUTHERN AVE NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20019 ELECTRICAL CUNNINGHAM, WENDY
2026-04-13 Plumbing 1539 3RD ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20001 PLUMBING PARKER, KENNETH
2026-04-13 Plumbing 223 10TH ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20003 Plumbing trade Permit JESS GORDON
2026-04-13 HVAC/Mech 3630 DAVENPORT ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20008 MECHANICAL DAMODARAN, NIMMI
2026-04-13 Plumbing 1136 JEFFERSON ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20011 PLUMBING MONTERROSO, LAURA G
2026-04-13 Plumbing 4220 50TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20016 Plumbing trade Permit KENNETH BEECHNER
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Top Contractors

Most active contractors by permit volume — last 90 days of activity shown in parentheses. 1 of 25 have verified phone numbers below.

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Contractor Permits (90d) Trade Avg Value Contact
1. MARGO RICKS 🔥 148 permits/30d Active 294 (294) Electrical - Verifying…
2. NA NA; BRYCE CARRINGTON 🔥 85 permits/30d Active 224 (224) Plumbing - Verifying…
3. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA HOUSING… 🔥 57 permits/30d Active 141 (141) Electrical - Verifying…
4. MARCOS ARREDONDO TORRES 🔥 43 permits/30d Active 95 (95) Electrical - Verifying…
5. NULL NULL; KARLEN MURRAY 🔥 33 permits/30d Active 80 (80) HVAC - Verifying…
6. DOMINIC DIPIETRO 🔥 32 permits/30d Active 66 (66) - Verifying…
7. CHRISTOPHER HARTMAN 🔥 24 permits/30d Active 66 (66) Plumbing - Verifying…
8. DFM PERMITS 🔥 42 permits/30d Active 65 (65) New Construction - Verifying…
9. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA 🔥 26 permits/30d Active 63 (63) Electrical - 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 🔥 17 permits/30d Active 46 (46) Roofing - Verifying…
13. NICK HAYES 🔥 10 permits/30d Active 45 (45) HVAC - 🔒 Reveal
14. WILL NELSON 🔥 22 permits/30d Active 45 (45) Plumbing - Verifying…
15. STEVEN G STAHL 🔥 12 permits/30d Active 45 (45) Electrical - Verifying…
16. SAM HOLLEN 🔥 17 permits/30d Active 42 (42) Interior Renovation - Verifying…
17. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 📞 🔥 14 permits/30d Active 41 (41) Electrical - 🔒 Reveal
18. NULL NULL; RAQUEL FLORES 🔥 23 permits/30d Active 39 (39) Plumbing - Verifying…
19. MATTHEW YOUNG 🔥 14 permits/30d Active 37 (37) Roofing - Verifying…
20. NULL NULL; MICHELLE CLANCY 🔥 13 permits/30d Active 35 (35) Landscaping & Exterior - Verifying…
21. BRANDON SHORES 🔥 13 permits/30d Active 34 (34) Electrical - Verifying…
22. NULL NULL; MORGAN MALONE 9 permits/30d Active 29 (29) Solar - Verifying…
23. NULL NULL; GERARDO PEREZ 🔥 13 permits/30d Active 29 (29) Roofing - Verifying…
24. MANNING SAVAGE 🔥 13 permits/30d Active 28 (28) Plumbing - Verifying…
25. INSPECTOR STEVENS 🔥 13 permits/30d Active 26 (26) HVAC - 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 9539+ 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 4,517 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 2026-06-20. Updated daily • newest record from 2d ago. 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 3,932 new building permits alongside 1,646 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

1,646 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 9539 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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Contractors find leads in Washington by filtering PermitGrab by trade and ZIP code, then contacting the permit applicant (owner or general contractor) directly. Pro subscribers get verified phone numbers and can set up saved-search email alerts so new matches land in their inbox the same day they’re filed.

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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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