Washington Building Permits & Contractor Leads

9,309 indexed permits · 4,430 active contractors · 1,632 code violations · Washington, District of Columbia.

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PermitGrab tracks 4,430 active contractors who pulled 9,309 building permits in Washington, DC as of 2026-06-20. Live tracking of 1,632 code violations in the same area. Updated daily.

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9,309
Indexed Permits
4,430
Active Contractors
1,632
Code Violations
51
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.
2026-06-20
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Washington had 4023 new building permits filed in the last 30 days, led by 1095 electrical, 1091 plumbing and 642 hvac.

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9,309 records — permits and code violations sorted by date

Date Type Value Address Details Contractor / Status Save
2026-05-18 General Construction 905 BRENTWOOD RD NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20018 The purpose of this investigation will be to delineate the vertical and horizont… JOSHUA MARCUS
2026-05-18 General Construction 628 WEBSTER ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20011 ELECTRICAL - GENERAL MARGO RICKS
2026-05-18 General Construction 1327 SOUTH CAROLINA AVE SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20003 BUILDING MARGO RICKS
2026-05-18 Plumbing 2505 BRANCH AVE SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20020 PLUMBING AND GAS BUTLER, ROSCOE L
2026-05-18 HVAC/Mech 1101 NEW YORK AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20005 INTERIOR ALTERATION OF EXISTING MECHANICAL CLOSET TO MAKE ROOM FOR NEW UNIT. SCO… JOSEPH G. JARVIS (RAMCO)
2026-05-18 General Construction 4052 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR AVE SW, WASHINGTON, DC 20032 ELECTRICAL SUITTE, BRYANT P
2026-05-18 General Construction 1453 BRUCE ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20020 ELECTRICAL DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA HOUSING…
2026-05-18 General Construction 1417 SHIPPEN LN SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20020 ELECTRICAL DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA HOUSING…
2026-05-18 HVAC/Mech 1475 BRUCE PL SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20020 MECHANICAL DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA HOUSING…
2026-05-18 Plumbing 913 5TH ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002
Owner: SMI··· 🔒
PLUMBING SMITH EPPS, BRENDA
2026-05-18 General Construction 1442 BRUCE ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20020 ELECTRICAL DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA HOUSING…
2026-05-18 HVAC/Mech 423 5TH ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20003 MECHANICAL SMITH, GENE M
2026-05-18 General Construction 1477 BRUCE ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20020 ELECTRICAL DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA HOUSING…
2026-05-18 General Construction 1440 BRUCE ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20020 ELECTRICAL DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA HOUSING…
2026-05-18 General Construction 1424 SHIPPEN LN SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20020 ELECTRICAL DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA HOUSING…
2026-05-18 HVAC/Mech 901 NEW YORK AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20001 MECHANICAL BP/CRF 901 NEW YORK AVENUE LLC
2026-05-18 HVAC/Mech 1720 STANTON TER SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20020 MECHANICAL ×2 DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA HOUSING…
2026-05-18 Plumbing 1231 SUMNER RD SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20020 PLUMBING AND GAS DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA HOUSING…
2026-05-18 Plumbing 1311 28TH ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20020 Plumbing trade Permit BRANDON JOHNSON
2026-05-18 General Construction 443 JEFFERSON ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20011 ELECTRICAL SIMONE MANAGEMENT, LLC
2026-05-18 Fence 4353 VERPLANCK PL NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20016 INSTALL FENCE W/ GATES NULL NULL; MICHELLE CLANCY
2026-05-18 General Construction 1401 A ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20003 BUILDING DOMINIC DIPIETRO
2026-05-18 Plumbing 3533 O ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20007 PLUMBING AND GAS BEHRENS, CHRISTOPHER F
2026-05-18 General Construction 630 15TH ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002 BUILDING DOMINIC DIPIETRO
2026-05-18 Demolition 1 CONSTITUTION AVE NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002 USAA Interior tenant fitout including limited demolition of interior non-bearing… DFM PERMITS; JEREMIAH WATTS
2026-05-18 Plumbing 2401 PENNSYLVANIA AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20037 PLUMBING AND GAS 7K 2401 LLC
2026-05-18 Plumbing 7015 WESTERN AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20015
Owner: 701··· 🔒
PLUMBING AND GAS 7015 WESTERN AVE LLC
2026-05-18 Windows/Doors 1709 3RD ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002 Afterhours for work at 1709 3rd St NE between 7am-7pm from May 13th, 2026, throu… DFM PERMITS
2026-05-18 General Construction 501 I ST SW, WASHINGTON, DC 20024 New 3 story townhome. Gross floor area 3,446 SF DFM PERMITS
2026-05-18 General Construction 228 JUSTICE CT NE 60, WASHINGTON, DC 20002 ELECTRICAL TOM LANTOS TRUSTEE
2026-05-18 General Construction 822 6TH ST SW, WASHINGTON, DC 20024 3 story + penthouse townhome. Proposed gross floor area 2,840 SF DFM PERMITS
2026-05-18 General Construction 923 UPSHUR ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20017 ELECTRICAL ×2 DOUGHERTY ANNE
2026-05-18 General Construction 4530 MACARTHUR BLVD NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20007 Afterhours permit for work at 4530 MacArthur Blvd NW. For Holidays, Memorial Day… DFM PERMITS
2026-05-18 HVAC/Mech 601 F ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20004 MECHANICAL DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
2026-05-18 General Construction 1771 N ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20036 ELECTRICAL ×3 UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
2026-05-18 General Construction 1655 KALMIA RD NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20012 CFA / H FULL BASEMENT RENOVATIONONLY INTERIOR WORK NULL NULL; PETER SCHANS
2026-05-18 Plumbing 3230 WARDER ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20010 Plumbing trade Permit NULL NULL; PETROS DEMETRIOU
2026-05-18 HVAC/Mech 3411 SUMMIT CT NE 3411, WASHINGTON, DC 20018 Mechanical trade Permit NULL NULL; PETROS DEMETRIOU
2026-05-18 HVAC/Mech 1100 5TH ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002 Mechanical trade Permit NULL NULL; PETROS DEMETRIOU
2026-05-18 HVAC/Mech 406 EAST CAPITOL ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20003 MECHANICAL E412 HOLDINGS, LLC
2026-05-18 HVAC/Mech 2043 ROSEMOUNT AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20010 Mechanical trade Permit NULL NULL; PETROS DEMETRIOU
2026-05-18 General Construction 4441 13TH ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20017 BUILDING EARL HOOKS
2026-05-18 Roofing 305 E ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002 In the Capitol Hill Historic District Slate roof replacement. No visual changes.… NULL NULL; AUSTIN JEWELL
2026-05-18 Fence 611 MORTON PL NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002 Replacing front yard chain fence with iron fence and gate. NULL NULL; ANDERSON, JOSEPH
2026-05-18 General Construction 1475 BRUCE ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20020 ELECTRICAL DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA HOUSING…
2026-05-18 Plumbing 2220 R ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20008 Plumbing trade Permit NULL NULL; RAQUEL FLORES
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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 🔥 160 permits/30d Active 278 (278) Electrical - Verifying…
2. NA NA; BRYCE CARRINGTON 🔥 85 permits/30d Active 216 (216) Plumbing - Verifying…
3. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA HOUSING… 🔥 67 permits/30d Active 141 (141) Electrical - Verifying…
4. MARCOS ARREDONDO TORRES 🔥 42 permits/30d Active 93 (93) Electrical - Verifying…
5. NULL NULL; KARLEN MURRAY 🔥 33 permits/30d Active 80 (80) HVAC - Verifying…
6. DOMINIC DIPIETRO 🔥 32 permits/30d Active 65 (65) - Verifying…
7. CHRISTOPHER HARTMAN 🔥 24 permits/30d Active 65 (65) Plumbing - Verifying…
8. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA 🔥 28 permits/30d Active 62 (62) Electrical - Verifying…
9. DFM PERMITS 🔥 43 permits/30d Active 62 (62) 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 🔥 17 permits/30d Active 46 (46) Roofing - Verifying…
13. NICK HAYES 🔥 12 permits/30d Active 45 (45) HVAC - 🔒 Reveal
14. STEVEN G STAHL 🔥 13 permits/30d Active 44 (44) Electrical - Verifying…
15. WILL NELSON 🔥 20 permits/30d Active 43 (43) Plumbing - Verifying…
16. SAM HOLLEN 🔥 16 permits/30d Active 41 (41) Interior Renovation - Verifying…
17. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 📞 🔥 15 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 35 (35) Roofing - Verifying…
20. NULL NULL; MICHELLE CLANCY 🔥 13 permits/30d Active 34 (34) Landscaping & Exterior - Verifying…
21. BRANDON SHORES 🔥 12 permits/30d Active 33 (33) Electrical - Verifying…
22. NULL NULL; GERARDO PEREZ 🔥 16 permits/30d Active 29 (29) Roofing - Verifying…
23. NULL NULL; MORGAN MALONE 8 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 26 (26) 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 9309+ 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 4,430 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 2026-06-17. 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 4,023 new building permits alongside 1,632 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

1,632 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 9309 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.

How can contractors find construction leads in Washington?

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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