Washington Building Permits & Contractor Leads

15,276 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) 12,179
Active contractors 4,526
Newest permit 2026-08-02

PermitGrab tracks 4,526 active contractors who pulled 15,276 building permits in Washington, DC as of 2026-08-02. Live tracking of 1,672 code violations in the same area. Permits updated daily.

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Washington building permit activity

Contractors pulled 4,034 building permits in Washington over the last 30 days — up 4.2% from the prior 30 days. Over 90 days: 12,179 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
15,276
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.
2026-08-04
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Updated recently · 2026-08-02
Washington had 4034 new building permits filed in the last 30 days, led by 1163 plumbing, 960 electrical and 706 hvac.

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15,276 records — permits and code violations sorted by date

Date Type Value Address Details Contractor / Status Save
2026-07-13 Electrical 13 RHODE ISLAND AVE NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002
Owner: RES··· 🔒
Electrical Trade Permit FRED LATIMORE
2026-07-13 Signage 1743 LINCOLN RD NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002
Owner: DEP··· 🔒
Mill asphalt pavement. Remove and recover all tennis court appurtenances includi… ANTHONY CARROLL
2026-07-13 HVAC/Mech 16 GATEHOUSE CT NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20002
Owner: MCM··· 🔒
Mechanical trade Permit PERRY HUGEE
2026-07-13 Electrical 2339 40TH PL NW 202, WASHINGTON, DC 20007
Owner: KLE··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL KLEMENS, ELIZABETH B
2026-07-13 Plumbing 605 10TH ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002
Owner: FIT··· 🔒
PLUMBING AND GAS FITZPATRICK, ERIKA
2026-07-13 HVAC/Mech 3608 ALABAMA AVE SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20020 Replace 28 Windows as insert. Windows have previously been replaced. No structur… NA NA; STEPHEN STEVENS
2026-07-13 Structural 3609 QUESADA ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20015
Owner: LAD··· 🔒
REPLACE EXISTING MASONRY BLOCKRETAINING WALL WITH A KEYSTONERETAINING WALL CHARLES LEVINE
2026-07-13 HVAC/Mech 1461 RHODE ISLAND AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20005
Owner: NAT··· 🔒
In the Greater Fourteenth Street Historic District Site of National Society Unit… CHARLES LEVINE
2026-07-13 General Construction 628 COLUMBIA RD NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20001
Owner: COL··· 🔒
BUILDING MANIF J JAFFA
2026-07-13 HVAC/Mech 432 OGLETHORPE ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20011
Owner: FIN··· 🔒
MECHANICAL FINEST CLEANING & RENOVATION SERVICES INC
2026-07-13 Plumbing 643 K ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002
Owner: FIA··· 🔒
PLUMBING FIALA, ERIC J
2026-07-13 Electrical 2200 19TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20009
Owner: FGH··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL FGH SHAWMUT LLC
2026-07-13 Electrical 4000 WISCONSIN AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20016
Owner: CHA··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL CHARLES B KING TRUSTEE
2026-07-13 Solar 1755 REDWOOD TER NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20012
Owner: STE··· 🔒
SFD/ INSTALL 51 ROOF MOUNTED SOLAR PANELS. SYSTEM SIZE 22.44KW JOE RICE
2026-07-13 HVAC/Mech 4132 7TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20011
Owner: CHA··· 🔒
MECHANICAL CHAPPLE-SOKOL, SAM
2026-07-13 Electrical 4132 7TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20011
Owner: CHA··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL CHAPPLE-SOKOL, SAM
2026-07-13 Electrical 1701 K ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20006
Owner: 170··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL 1701 K LLC
2026-07-13 HVAC/Mech 1108 K ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20003
Owner: CRO··· 🔒
In the Capitol Hill Historic District Exploratory Interior excavation of the Cra… NULL NULL; CHARLES LEVINE
2026-07-13 HVAC/Mech 1700 17TH ST NW 406, WASHINGTON, DC 20009
Owner: ELI··· 🔒
HISTORIC Reline living room fireplace. Work is interior and runs through existin… JOSHUA RECKSON
2026-07-13 Plumbing 1607 MINNESOTA AVE SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20020
Owner: VAL··· 🔒
Plumbing trade Permit NULL NULL; RAQUEL FLORES
2026-07-13 Plumbing 4000 CATHEDRAL AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20016
Owner: WES··· 🔒
PLUMBING AND GAS WESTCHESTER CORPORATION
2026-07-13 Electrical 1735 HARVARD ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20009
Owner: LEH··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL LEHMANN, ANNE C
2026-07-13 Plumbing 2134 R ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20008
Owner: THE··· 🔒
Plumbing trade Permit NULL NULL; RAQUEL FLORES
2026-07-13 Plumbing 1365 PARKWOOD PL NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20010
Owner: LAW··· 🔒
Plumbing trade Permit NA NA; BRYCE CARRINGTON
2026-07-13 Signage 1836 INGLESIDE TER NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20010
Owner: VLA··· 🔒
HISTORIC Revision to Permit B2600184, to add a skylight and modify the structura… ERIK HOFFLAND
2026-07-13 Plumbing 3222 BANNEKER DR NE 3222, WASHINGTON, DC 20018
Owner: SMI··· 🔒
Plumbing trade Permit MANNING SAVAGE
2026-07-13 Electrical 2204 TOWN CENTER DR SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20020
Owner: MIC··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL MICHELLE, BRITTNEY
2026-07-13 Electrical 3621 10TH ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20017
Owner: IND··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL ×2 INDEPENDENCE VIEW 2003 LLC
2026-07-13 Electrical 3911 47TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20016
Owner: WAL··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL - GENERAL MARGO RICKS
2026-07-13 Plumbing 1341 SHEPHERD ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20011
Owner: STO··· 🔒
Plumbing trade Permit NA NA; BRYCE CARRINGTON
2026-07-13 HVAC/Mech 2610 NORTH CAPITOL ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20002
Owner: MCM··· 🔒
Mechanical trade Permit PERRY HUGEE
2026-07-13 Electrical 1209 5TH ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002
Owner: LAT··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL - GENERAL MARGO RICKS
2026-07-13 Windows/Doors 1511 TRINIDAD AVE NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002
Owner: ECH··· 🔒
Installation of free standing roll up door NULL NULL; RACHEL ALVAREZ
2026-07-13 General Construction 800 FLORIDA AVE NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002
Owner: GAL··· 🔒
HISTORIC SCOPE INCLUDES DOEE ESC AND SWN ONLY. NO UTILITIES ARE INCLUDES AS PART… JOSEPH JARVIS JARVIS (RAMCO)
2026-07-13 Plumbing 15 9TH ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002
Owner: ROB··· 🔒
PLUMBING AND GAS ROBERTSON, DAVID P
2026-07-13 HVAC/Mech 1350 MARYLAND AVE NE, UNIT# 202, WASHINGTON, DC 20002
Owner: ROB··· 🔒
MECHANICAL ROBERTSON, ELENA A
2026-07-13 General Construction 3911 47TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20016
Owner: WAL··· 🔒
BUILDING MARGO RICKS
2026-07-13 Fence 1433 GERANIUM ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20012
Owner: VAZ··· 🔒
installation of 41 ft 6 ft high fence aluminum fence one double gate 14 ft wide … NA NA; REYNALDO MADERA
2026-07-13 HVAC/Mech 1666 CONNECTICUT AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20009
Owner: 166··· 🔒
In the Dupont Circle Historic District INTERIOR RENOVATION OF EXISTING FULL FLOO… ELIZABETH FROST
2026-07-13 Fire Protection 800 16TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20006
Owner: HAY··· 🔒
CFA / H SUMMIT SCOPE OF WORK IS A ONE FOR ONE REPLACEMENT OF THE EXISTING FIRE P… WEINTA MAASHO
2026-07-13 Plumbing 3700 O ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20057
Owner: PRE··· 🔒
PLUMBING AND GAS PRESIDENT & DIRECTORS OF GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY
2026-07-13 HVAC/Mech 3700 O ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20057
Owner: PRE··· 🔒
MECHANICAL PRESIDENT & DIRECTORS OF GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY
2026-07-13 Plumbing 125 W ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20001
Owner: ROB··· 🔒
PLUMBING AND GAS ROBERTS, SCOTT G
2026-07-13 General Construction 1718 28TH ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20020 PERMIT
2026-07-13 HVAC/Mech 948 WESTMINSTER ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20001
Owner: BAK··· 🔒
HISTORIC Brick point front facade Remove existing mortar by hand? Replace with l… EDGAR MASONRY
2026-07-13 HVAC/Mech 2016 NORTH CAPITOL ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20002
Owner: JOR··· 🔒
Mechanical trade Permit PERRY HUGEE
2026-07-13 Electrical 7614 GEORGIA AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20012
Owner: EBE··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL EBENEZER BEAUTY, LLC
2026-07-13 General Construction 740 FAIRMONT ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20001
Owner: SER··· 🔒
BUILDING SERGE EYGENSON
2026-07-13 HVAC/Mech 1331 MARYLAND AVE SW, WASHINGTON, DC 20024
Owner: PAR··· 🔒
CFA / H LBN 3C1 This package includes the design and construction of the north f… SF JV
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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 (377) Electrical - Verifying…
2. NA NA; BRYCE CARRINGTON 🔥 115 permits/30d Active 397 (317) 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 (107) 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 (57) 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 (31) HVAC - 🔒 Reveal
20. WILL NELSON 1 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 (38) 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 15276+ 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 2026-08-02. 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 4,034 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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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 15276 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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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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