Washington Building Permits & Contractor Leads

9,539 indexed permits · 4,517 active contractors · 1,644 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 1,644 code violations in the same area. Updated daily.

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9,539
Indexed Permits
4,517
Active Contractors
1,644
Code Violations
70
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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 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
2026-04-13 Windows/Doors — 309 12TH ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20003 IN CAPITOL HILL HISTORIC DISTRICT IN THE REAR OF HOME, REMOVE AND REPLACE 1 WIND… NULL NULL; KARLEN MURRAY
2026-04-13 General Construction — 1140 19TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20036 ELECTRICAL 1140 19TH LLC
2026-04-13 Windows/Doors — 810 E ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20003 IN CAPITOL HILL HISTORIC DISTRICT IN THE REAR OF HOME, REMOVE AND REPLACE 1 WIND… NULL NULL; KARLEN MURRAY
2026-04-13 General Construction — 2024 4TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20001
Owner: GRE··· 🔒
BUILDING ERRIN E GREEN
2026-04-13 General Construction — 5107 SHERIFF RD NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20019 ELECTRICAL ALLAN BERGER
2026-04-13 General Construction — 4470 RESERVOIR RD NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20007 ELECTRICAL BECKER, CHRISTIAN
2026-04-13 General Construction — 2474 ALABAMA AVE SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20020 ELECTRICAL YOKE ALABAMA LLC
2026-04-13 Plumbing — 1413 GIRARD ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20017 Plumbing trade Permit WILL NELSON
2026-04-13 General Construction — 316 ATLANTIC ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20032 ELECTRICAL ALFORD, JOHN W
2026-04-13 General Construction — 2107 S ST NW K, WASHINGTON, DC 20008
Owner: NEV··· 🔒
In the Sheridan-Kalorama Historic District INTERIOR ALTERATION AND REPAIR OF UNI… OLIVIA AKINSAN
2026-04-13 HVAC/Mech — 3100 DUMBARTON ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20007
Owner: FEL··· 🔒
Mechanical trade Permit FELLOWES, MATTHEW C
2026-04-13 Plumbing — 113 W ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20001
Owner: 113··· 🔒
PLUMBING AND GAS 113 W STREET LLC
2026-04-13 General Construction — 2400 EAST CAPITOL ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20003
Owner: DIS··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
2026-04-13 General Construction — 4200 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW APT 112, WASHINGTON, DC 20016 EXPEDITED —
2026-04-13 HVAC/Mech — 3300 BROWN ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20010 MECHANICAL COOK, BRIAN J
2026-04-13 General Construction — 500 NEW JERSEY AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20001
Owner: NAT··· 🔒
Electrical Trade Permit DAVID NEWTON
2026-04-13 General Construction — 1226 HALF ST SW, WASHINGTON, DC 20024 BUILDING ANNA HU
2026-04-13 Windows/Doors — 1214 INDEPENDENCE AVE SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20003 IN CAPITOL HILL HISTORIC DISTRICT IN THE REAR OF HOME, REMOVE AND REPLACE 3 WIND… NULL NULL; KARLEN MURRAY
2026-04-13 General Construction — 1625 Q ST NW 102, WASHINGTON, DC 20009 ELECTRICAL DOWD, BRIAN
2026-04-13 HVAC/Mech — 3814 1ST ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20032 Mechanical trade Permit MANNING SAVAGE
2026-04-13 General Construction — 3546 WHITEHAVEN PKWY NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20007 Interior remodeling and Addition at cellar, first floor, second floor and a new … GEORGE GORDON; ;
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 Plumbing — 2801 TENNYSON ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20015 PLUMBING AND GAS JOAN ELSA SCHAFFNER TRUSTEE
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 General Construction — 716 DECATUR ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20011 BUILDING ALEJANDRO SANGUINETTI
2026-04-13 HVAC/Mech — 18 10TH ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002 MECHANICAL MBUGUA, HELEN
2026-04-13 General Construction — 4117 LANE PL NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20019 ELECTRICAL - HEAVY UP HYMES, ELAINE O
2026-04-13 General Construction — 3507 20TH ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20018 BUILDING MICHAEL KINYANJUI WAMUYU
2026-04-13 Plumbing — 4436 Q ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20007 PLUMBING AND GAS SHAWN WALLACK TRUSTEE
2026-04-13 Plumbing — 715 31ST ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20019
Owner: CAP··· 🔒
PLUMBING AND GAS CAPITAL CUSTOM CONSTRUCTION LLC
2026-04-13 HVAC/Mech — 715 31ST ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20019
Owner: CAP··· 🔒
MECHANICAL CAPITAL CUSTOM CONSTRUCTION LLC
2026-04-13 Plumbing — 610 KENYON ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20010 PLUMBING AND GAS COHEN, KARI B
2026-04-13 General Construction — 3507 24TH ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20018 BUILDING OPPONG GYAMFI
2026-04-13 Plumbing — 1348 JEFFERSON ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20011 PLUMBING AND GAS SARGEANT, BERNADETTE C
2026-04-13 Structural — 3210 GRACE ST NW 309, WASHINGTON, DC 20007 CFA / H THIS WILL BE AN INTERIOR ALTERATION WITHOUT STRUCTURAL MODIFICATION. REN… KORAY BOZKURT
2026-04-13 General Construction — 1801 PENNSYLVANIA AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20006 ELECTRICAL 1801 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE LLC
2026-04-13 Structural — 1140 19TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20036 INTERIOR RENOVATIONS TO 7TH FLOOR FOR NEW OFFICE TENANT. PARTITIONS, FURNITURE, … SAM HOLLEN
2026-04-13 Plumbing — 3819 S ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20007 PLUMBING ZER, ILKNUR
2026-04-13 HVAC/Mech — 1620 L ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20036 INTERIOR RENOVATION TO 5TH FLOOR OFFICE SPACE FOR NEW OFFICE TENANT. PARTITIONS,… SAM HOLLEN
2026-04-13 HVAC/Mech — 3630 DAVENPORT ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20008 MECHANICAL DAMODARAN, NIMMI
2026-04-13 Plumbing — 3883 CONNECTICUT AVE NW 418, WASHINGTON, DC 20008 Plumbing trade Permit CHRISTOPHER HARTMAN
2026-04-13 Plumbing — 821 4TH ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002
Owner: FOU··· 🔒
PLUMBING AND GAS FOUR CORNERS PROPERTY MANAGEMENT LLC
2026-04-13 General Construction — 1730 PENNSYLVANIA AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20006 ELECTRICAL 1730 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE LP
2026-04-13 General Construction — 2829 CONNECTICUT AVE NW 107, WASHINGTON, DC 20008 ELECTRICAL SWANN, MARIA
2026-04-13 General Construction — 4720 16TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20011
Owner: KAM··· 🔒
Advancement of six (6) soil borings for environmental assessment CARI FINCH
2026-04-13 Plumbing — 1415 HEMLOCK ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20012 Plumbing trade Permit WILL NELSON
2026-04-13 Fire Protection — 700 2ND ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002
Owner: KAI··· 🔒
CFA THIS PROJECT IS FOR THE LIMITED REMODELING OF AN EXISTING FAMILY RESIDENCY S… ELIZABETH FROST
2026-04-13 Plumbing — 1908 BILTMORE ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20009 Plumbing trade Permit CHRISTOPHER HARTMAN
2026-04-13 Plumbing — 4220 50TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20016 Plumbing trade Permit KENNETH BEECHNER
2026-04-13 General Construction — 6312 SOUTHERN AVE NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20019 ELECTRICAL CUNNINGHAM, WENDY
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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
SUPPLEMENTAL
5,111 53.6%
CONSTRUCTION
2,592 27.2%
POST CARD
1,388 14.6%
HOME OCCUPATION
348 3.6%
SHOP DRAWING
100 1.0%
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 1,644 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

1,644 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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