Washington Building Permits & Contractor Leads

15,243 indexed permits · 4,526 active contractors · 1,672 code violations · Washington, District of Columbia.

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Washington building permits — key stats
Permits (last 90 days) 12,297
Active contractors 4,526
Newest permit 2026-07-31

PermitGrab tracks 4,526 active contractors who pulled 15,243 building permits in Washington, DC as of 2026-07-31. Live tracking of 1,672 code violations in the same area. Permits updated daily.

Lagging · Expected daily • newest record 3d old

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Washington building permit activity

Contractors pulled 4,009 building permits in Washington over the last 30 days — down 1.8% from the prior 30 days. Over 90 days: 12,297 permits.

Most active contractors (last 6 months)

  1. MARGO RICKS — 431 permits
  2. NA NA; BRYCE CARRINGTON — 397 permits
  3. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA HOUSING AUTHORITY — 207 permits
  4. MARCOS ARREDONDO TORRES — 137 permits
  5. CHRISTOPHER HARTMAN — 127 permits
  6. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA — 109 permits
  7. NULL NULL; KARLEN MURRAY — 102 permits
  8. DOMINIC DIPIETRO — 96 permits
  9. DFM PERMITS — 88 permits
  10. NULL NULL; RAQUEL FLORES — 76 permits
15,243
Indexed Permits
4,526
Active Contractors
1,672
Code Violations
73
Verified Phones
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.
2026-08-03
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Updated recently · 2026-07-31
Washington had 4009 new building permits filed in the last 30 days, led by 1162 plumbing, 949 electrical and 704 hvac.

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15,243 records — permits and code violations sorted by date

Date Type Value Address Details Contractor / Status Save
2026-04-15 Plumbing 516 CONSTITUTION AVE NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002 PLUMBING AND GAS HOPPES, ERIKA V
2026-04-15 Plumbing 158 U ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002 PLUMBING AND GAS SEP MORTAZAVI
2026-04-15 Electrical 1509 HAMLIN ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20017 ELECTRICAL HENRY, KRISTEN L
2026-04-15 HVAC/Mech 1155 F ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20004 HISTORIC 4TH AND 5TH LEVELS PARTIAL FLOOR TENANT IMPROVEMENT INCLUDING: SELECTIV… WILL RICHEY
2026-04-15 Plumbing 1234 OATES ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002 PLUMBING COLEMAN, KIRK D
2026-04-15 Plumbing 1257 16TH ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002 PLUMBING AND GAS JENNIFER WEINBERG TRUSTEE
2026-04-15 Electrical 2818 NEWTON ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20018 ELECTRICAL TSUI, SIU FAI
2026-04-15 HVAC/Mech 1922 FREDERICK DOUGLASS CT SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20020 Contractor to work on private property on 4/16/2026 from 7am to 7pm. ANTHONY CARROLL
2026-04-15 Electrical 113 W ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20001
Owner: 113··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL 113 W STREET LLC
2026-04-15 Plumbing 5310 BROAD BRANCH RD NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20015 Plumbing trade Permit NULL NULL; RAQUEL FLORES
2026-04-15 Roofing 5215 BLAINE ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20019 Tear off existing underlayment, ice and water, shingle, drip edge, flashing, and… NA NA; RENE DIONNE
2026-04-15 Pool/Spa 4501 SOUTH DAKOTA AVE NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20017
Owner: BEN··· 🔒
Approval to work on Emancipation Day, 4/16/2026, FULL CONSTRUCTION within standa… KURT PHILLIPSON
2026-04-15 Solar 872 BURNS ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20019 INSTALLATION OF A PV ROOF MOUNTED SOLAR SYSTEM WITH A CAPACITY OF 17.6 kW DC / 1… NA NA; STEVEN STAHL
2026-04-15 Electrical 2022 REAR SUMMIT PL NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002 ELECTRICAL 134 U STREET NE LLC
2026-04-15 Plumbing 5317 BROAD BRANCH RD NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20015 Plumbing trade Permit NULL NULL; RAQUEL FLORES
2026-04-15 HVAC/Mech 1220 12TH ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20003 MECHANICAL WASHINGTON GAS LIGHT CO
2026-04-15 Plumbing 303 K ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20003 PLUMBING FOX, DAVID
2026-04-15 HVAC/Mech 2612 HAZEN CT NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20001 Mechanical trade Permit PERRY HUGEE
2026-04-15 Plumbing 1201 NEW YORK AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20005 PLUMBING AND GAS 1201-1225 NEW YORK AVE SPE LLC
2026-04-15 HVAC/Mech 721 NEWTON PL NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20010 MECHANICAL RIFORGIATE, KYRA N
2026-04-15 Fire Protection 1899 PENNSYLVANIA AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20006 New tenant fitout in existing building. Work includes new partitions, millwork, … LILLY HOCHHAUSER
2026-04-14 Plumbing 711 TAYLOR ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20011 Plumbing trade Permit NA NA; BRYCE CARRINGTON
2026-04-14 Plumbing 3529 10TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20010 PLUMBING AND GAS ESTES, CATHERINE
2026-04-14 HVAC/Mech 1772 KILBOURNE PL NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20010 MECHANICAL BATTJER, AMY L
2026-04-14 General Construction 301 NORTH CAROLINA AVE SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20003 SOE JONATHAN KOAGEL
2026-04-14 Electrical 1664 FORT DAVIS ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20020 ELECTRICAL MCCULLOGH, THEODORE
2026-04-14 General Construction 607 14TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20005 Interior build out of partial 2nd floor for office use. KENNY HORTON
2026-04-14 Plumbing 1005 SHEPHERD ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20017 Plumbing trade Permit BRENT ALEXANDER
2026-04-14 General Construction 1100 15TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20005
Owner: 110··· 🔒
After hours for various holidays per approved ANC letter for B2601867: DC Emanci… DAVID T FONTANA
2026-04-14 Electrical 3033 BLADENSBURG RD NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20018 Electrical Trade Permit MARCOS ARREDONDO TORRES
2026-04-14 General Construction 4124 NEW HAMPSHIRE AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20011 BUILDING EYASU ALEMU
2026-04-14 General Construction 1121 K ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002 BUILDING TOUSSAINT WALLACE
2026-04-14 Electrical 3027 CAMBRIDGE PL NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20007 ELECTRICAL ROSENTHAL, ALINA
2026-04-14 Plumbing 814 BURNS ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20019 PLUMBING AND GAS WILLIAMS, GREGORY L
2026-04-14 Electrical 1904 23RD ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20020 ELECTRICAL - GENERAL FELIPE ERNST
2026-04-14 Electrical 1319 HAMLIN ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20017 ELECTRICAL MONTIEL, ANA M
2026-04-14 HVAC/Mech 1225 10TH ST NW 3, WASHINGTON, DC 20001 MECHANICAL GOUGELET, ROBYN E
2026-04-14 Plumbing 4590 INDIAN ROCK TER NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20007 PLUMBING AND GAS TILAHUN, BONA
2026-04-14 HVAC/Mech 5509 14TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20011 MECHANICAL BEECH STREET HOLDINGS LLC
2026-04-14 HVAC/Mech 4213 16TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20011 MECHANICAL KEBEDE, TINSAE T
2026-04-14 Fire Protection 2101 L ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20037 WORK REQUIRED FOR TENANT FIT OUT FOR URBAN LAND INSTITUTE LOCATED ON LEVEL 04 OF… FIKIR KEBEDE
2026-04-14 Windows/Doors 1826 18TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20009 To replace existing front windows and doors - Basement, first and second floor JUAN O. TORRES-DOUGLAS
2026-04-14 Electrical 1917 BILTMORE ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20009 ELECTRICAL BELLMAN, JEDD
2026-04-14 HVAC/Mech 1018 TAUSSIG PL NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20017 MECHANICAL BRAUTIGAM, JESSICA A
2026-04-14 Electrical 1099 NEW YORK AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20001 ELECTRICAL 1099 NEW YORK, LLC
2026-04-14 Plumbing 4124 NEW HAMPSHIRE AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20011 PLUMBING TROWER, ATLENER A
2026-04-14 Plumbing 3703 HANSBERRY CT NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20018 Plumbing trade Permit MANNING SAVAGE
2026-04-14 Electrical 1501 PARK RD NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20010 ELECTRICAL THE FAMILY PLACE PUBLIC CHARTER…
2026-04-14 HVAC/Mech 5733 9TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20011 REPLACE CRACKED RETAINING WALL 5733 9TH ST NW LLC
2026-04-14 Electrical 1424 5TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20001 Electrical Trade Permit MARCOS ARREDONDO TORRES
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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.

🆕 New this week
Contractor Permits (90d) Trade Avg Value Contact
1. MARGO RICKS 🔥 107 permits/30d Active 431 (384) Electrical - Verifying…
2. NA NA; BRYCE CARRINGTON 🔥 115 permits/30d Active 397 (321) Plumbing - Verifying…
3. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA HOUSING… 🔥 57 permits/30d Active 207 (194) Electrical - Verifying…
4. MARCOS ARREDONDO TORRES 🔥 29 permits/30d Active 137 (112) Electrical - Verifying…
5. CHRISTOPHER HARTMAN 🔥 54 permits/30d Active 127 (108) Plumbing - Verifying…
6. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA 🔥 36 permits/30d Active 109 (91) Electrical - Verifying…
7. NULL NULL; KARLEN MURRAY 🔥 12 permits/30d Active 102 (81) HVAC - Verifying…
8. DOMINIC DIPIETRO 🔥 21 permits/30d Active 96 (80) Solar - Verifying…
9. DFM PERMITS 🔥 16 permits/30d Active 95 (84) New Construction - Verifying…
10. NULL NULL; RAQUEL FLORES 🔥 18 permits/30d Active 76 (68) Plumbing - Verifying…
11. STEVEN G STAHL 🔥 24 permits/30d Active 76 (57) Electrical - Verifying…
12. SAM HOLLEN 🔥 17 permits/30d Active 73 (59) Interior Renovation - Verifying…
13. MCMILLAN ASSOCIATES LLC 🔥 15 permits/30d Active 68 (52) Electrical - Verifying…
14. MANNING SAVAGE 🔥 29 permits/30d Active 67 (60) Plumbing - Verifying…
15. NA NA; MARGO RICKS 🔥 13 permits/30d Active 62 (55) Roofing - Verifying…
16. NULL NULL; JOHN WILLIAMS 1 permits/30d Active 58 (48) Solar - Verifying…
17. MATTHEW YOUNG 🔥 12 permits/30d Active 58 (44) Roofing - Verifying…
18. NULL NULL; MICHELLE CLANCY 8 permits/30d Active 50 (40) Landscaping & Exterior - Verifying…
19. NICK HAYES 5 permits/30d Active 50 (32) HVAC - 🔒 Reveal
20. WILL NELSON 4 permits/30d Active 50 (31) Plumbing - Verifying…
21. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 2 permits/30d Active 46 (20) Electrical - 🔒 Reveal
22. NULL NULL; GERARDO PEREZ 🔥 11 permits/30d Active 44 (41) Roofing - Verifying…
23. NULL NULL; MORGAN MALONE 8 permits/30d Active 43 (34) Solar - Verifying…
24. SKYLAND PHASE C-2, LLC 🔥 17 permits/30d Active 42 (42) Plumbing - Verifying…
25. INSPECTOR STEVENS 6 permits/30d Active 40 (36) 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 15243+ 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 CHRISTOPHER HARTMAN. PermitGrab tracks 4,526 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 2026-07-31. 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 4,009 new building permits alongside 1,672 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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Filter Washington to your trade each morning. Every fresh permit shows the contractor with a verified phone — call the GC to sub, call the owner to upsell the next phase, while competitors are still printing postcards.

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Search any competitor's name and see every job they pulled in Washington — where they're working, what they're charging the city in declared value, and which neighborhoods they own. Pitch the follow-on work at each address.

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The motivated-seller list

1,672 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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How to look up Washington building permits

Search recent Washington, DC building permits by address, contractor, and permit type in the table above — pulled from the Washington building department's public permit records and updated as new filings post. Filter by trade or search an address to look up a specific permit. For this week's filing volume and the most active contractors, see the Washington Permit Pulse.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Washington Building Permits

How many building permits does PermitGrab track in Washington?

PermitGrab currently tracks 15243 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 daily. New permits appear here within 1–3 days of the municipal 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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