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2026-06-15 General Construction — 550 MALCOLM X AVE SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20032
Owner: KRE··· 🔒
BUILDING GILBERT GARCIA
2026-06-15 General Construction — 2817 12TH ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20017
Owner: GRI··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL GRISSOM, DR FELIX E
2026-06-15 General Construction — 1349 RIDGE PL SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20020
Owner: HAR··· 🔒
Electrical Trade Permit GAVIN JONES
2026-06-15 General Construction — 550 MALCOLM X AVE SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20032
Owner: KRE··· 🔒
BUILDING GILBERT GARCIA
2026-06-15 General Construction — 1469 RIDGE PL SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20020
Owner: GRI··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL GRIFFIN, JACQUALINE D
2026-06-15 Plumbing — 2817 12TH ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20017
Owner: GRI··· 🔒
PLUMBING AND GAS GRISSOM, DR FELIX E
2026-06-15 Plumbing — 1757 STANTON TER SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20020
Owner: DIS··· 🔒
PLUMBING AND GAS DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA HOUSING…
2026-06-15 HVAC/Mech — 616 H ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20001
Owner: GAL··· 🔒
MECHANICAL GALLERY PLACE MRP-GFI VENTURE, LLC
2026-06-15 General Construction — 3534 YUMA ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20008
Owner: GEO··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL GEORGE, RAHUL
2026-06-15 General Construction — 3306 STEPHENSON PL NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20015
Owner: ELI··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL ELIZABETH L GARMAN TRUSTEE
2026-06-15 General Construction — 4205 18TH ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20018
Owner: EPH··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL - HEAVY UP EPHRAIM JOEL STEVENS TRUSTEE
2026-06-15 General Construction — 1128 10TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20001
Owner: 112··· 🔒
Permit submission per Tertius project number 1692649 requesting revised drawings… GREGORY KEARLEY
2026-06-15 Plumbing — 1340 OAK ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20010
Owner: ERF··· 🔒
PLUMBING ERFANI, EMILY B
2026-06-15 Plumbing — 2053 PARK RD NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20010
Owner: FIS··· 🔒
PLUMBING AND GAS FISHER, ROBERT W
2026-06-15 Plumbing — 430 DECATUR ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20011
Owner: DIS··· 🔒
PLUMBING AND GAS DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
2026-06-15 General Construction — 1100 BLADENSBURG RD NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002
Owner: DIL··· 🔒
Home Crafts DILAN INVESTMENT 1006 LLC
2026-06-15 HVAC/Mech — 901 4TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20001
Owner: DIS··· 🔒
MECHANICAL DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA BAR
2026-06-15 Windows/Doors — 1001 14TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20005
Owner: EOS··· 🔒
Modernization of one (1) hydraulic elevator located at 1001 14th St NW, Washingt… ELLIE ANDRES
2026-06-15 Plumbing — 1075 THOMAS JEFFERSON ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20007 Plumbing trade Permit DOMINIC TOTARO
2026-06-15 Demolition — 1254 4TH ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002
Owner: 125··· 🔒
Interior demolition - remove abandoned elevator shaft, stair, and first floor sl… GEORGE GORDON
2026-06-15 Roofing — 1546 ALABAMA AVE SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20032
Owner: DIS··· 🔒
HISTORIC General Single-family, 3-story dwelling, constructed after 1978 (2004).… DOUG GIEBEL
2026-06-15 Roofing — 1152 15TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20005
Owner: 115··· 🔒
The project scope encompasses the renovation and selective upgrades to the groun… ELIZABETH FROST; DAVID THOMAS FONTANA; SEAN BYARS
2026-06-15 General Construction — 3251 PROSPECT ST NW C-1, WASHINGTON, DC 20007
Owner: PRO··· 🔒
CFA / H Replace and relocate toilet and sink in bathroom DAVID HILDE
2026-06-15 General Construction — 4412 GEORGIA AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20011
Owner: PRO··· 🔒
Installation of new residential vertical platform lift. ELLI SMITH
2026-06-15 HVAC/Mech — 158 W ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20001
Owner: NV ··· 🔒
HISTORIC INTERIOR RENOVATION OF SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING REPLACE KITCHENS, NEW INT… CARLOS SALES
2026-06-15 General Construction — 505 10TH ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20003
Owner: FLE··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL FLEMMING, MARK R
2026-06-15 General Construction — 300 8TH ST NE 105, WASHINGTON, DC 20002 EXPEDITED DANIELLE B KARNOFF
2026-06-15 Plumbing — 3251 PROSPECT ST NW C-1, WASHINGTON, DC 20007
Owner: PRO··· 🔒
Plumbing trade Permit DAVID HILDE
2026-06-15 Plumbing — 1504 MONTELLO AVE NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002
Owner: FES··· 🔒
PLUMBING FESSAHAIE, HENOK R
2026-06-15 Plumbing — 313 14TH PL NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002
Owner: FAI··· 🔒
PLUMBING FAIRLEY, ALEXANDER
2026-06-15 HVAC/Mech — 4536 28TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20008
Owner: DE ··· 🔒
MECHANICAL DE PREST, GEERT M
2026-06-15 Plumbing — 4101 18TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20011
Owner: CHL··· 🔒
PLUMBING CHLEGEL, MARK G
2026-06-15 General Construction — 919 18TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20006
Owner: 919··· 🔒
repair existing elevator cab floor and walls DIEGO PAZMINO
2026-06-15 Plumbing — 619 GIRARD ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20017
Owner: CHI··· 🔒
PLUMBING AND GAS CHILDERS, ROBERT T
2026-06-15 General Construction — 3101 13TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20010
Owner: DIS··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
2026-06-15 HVAC/Mech — 430 DECATUR ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20011
Owner: DIS··· 🔒
MECHANICAL DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
2026-06-15 General Construction — 601 F ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20004
Owner: DIS··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
2026-06-15 General Construction — 430 DECATUR ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20011
Owner: DIS··· 🔒
BOILER DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
2026-06-15 Fence — 1742 PARK RD NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20010
Owner: SAR··· 🔒
HISTORIC Construction of a 6' fence, flagstone patio with grill area, and flagst… COLIN CLARK
2026-06-15 HVAC/Mech — 1075 THOMAS JEFFERSON ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20007 Mechanical trade Permit DOMINIC TOTARO
2026-06-15 Fence — 1742 PARK RD NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20010
Owner: SAR··· 🔒
HISTORIC New 6' fence on private property. COLIN CLARK
2026-06-15 General Construction — 601 F ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20004
Owner: DIS··· 🔒
CHINATOWN Modernization of one elevator (#11) ELLIE ANDRES
2026-06-15 General Construction — 1616 W ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20020
Owner: BER··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL BERHE, AKLILU
2026-06-15 General Construction — 4283 BARNABY RD SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20032
Owner: BEL··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL BELMONT CROSSING PARTNERS LLC
2026-06-15 Plumbing — 1609 LINCOLN RD NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002
Owner: CRA··· 🔒
PLUMBING CRAWFORD, GEORGE W
2026-06-15 HVAC/Mech — 2122 CALIFORNIA ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20008
Owner: EDW··· 🔒
MECHANICAL EDWARD FLEISCHMAN
2026-06-15 General Construction — 4249 WISCONSIN AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20016
Owner: PNC··· 🔒
Advancement of three (3) soil borings for environmental assessment CARI FINCH
2026-06-15 General Construction — 3314 16TH ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20018
Owner: BRO··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL - HEAVY UP BROWNLEE, JEREMY
2026-06-15 General Construction — 4201 HAYES ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20019
Owner: MAR··· 🔒
BUILDING ANNA HU
2026-06-15 General Construction — 1002 IRVING ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20010
Owner: BAC··· 🔒
Alteration and Repair permit type permit to tear down a load-bearing wall and re… BACHELET, ANDRES
2026-06-15 General Construction — 328 RALEIGH ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20032
Owner: LIP··· 🔒
BUILDING ANTHONY JONES
2026-06-15 General Construction — 2831 TILDEN ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20008
Owner: 282··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL 2829 TILDEN ST NW LLC
2026-06-15 Plumbing — 1346 OAK ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20010
Owner: CAR··· 🔒
PLUMBING CARPENTER, ASHA D
2026-06-15 General Construction — 1152 15TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20005
Owner: 115··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL 1152 15TH STREET NW GROUND OWNER LLC
2026-06-15 General Construction — 246 OAKWOOD ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20032
Owner: BAN··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL BANGURA, MABINTY J
2026-06-15 Plumbing — 4517 45TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20016
Owner: CAT··· 🔒
PLUMBING AND GAS CATHERINE MOSHER LEAPE CO-TRUSTEE
2026-06-15 General Construction — 3803 T ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20007 PERMIT —
2026-06-15 General Construction — 3990 UPTON ST NW 5105, WASHINGTON, DC 20016
Owner: CHA··· 🔒
Cottage Food Business CHARLES B KING TRUSTEE
2026-06-15 Windows/Doors — 25 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20001
Owner: T-C··· 🔒
CFA / H Permit Revision of B2601433. Changing location of planned exit door and … DAVID CUNNINGHAM
2026-06-15 Plumbing — 4000 WISCONSIN AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20016
Owner: CHA··· 🔒
PLUMBING AND GAS CHARLES B KING TRUSTEE
2026-06-15 General Construction — 905 11TH ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002
Owner: 206··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL 206 10TH ST NE LLC
2026-06-15 Plumbing — 1607 LINCOLN RD NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002
Owner: DAV··· 🔒
PLUMBING DAVENPORT, PATRICE A
2026-06-15 Plumbing — 1650 FULLER ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20009
Owner: 163··· 🔒
PLUMBING AND GAS 1630 FULLER ST NW
2026-06-15 General Construction — 3511 15TH ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20017 PERMIT —
2026-06-15 General Construction — 55 M ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20003
Owner: 55M··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL 55M DC OWNER LLC
2026-06-15 General Construction — 1004 COOK DR SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20032
Owner: ASH··· 🔒
GAS FITTING ASHSHAHEED, KRISTA
2026-06-15 HVAC/Mech — 619 GIRARD ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20017
Owner: CHI··· 🔒
MECHANICAL CHILDERS, ROBERT T
2026-06-15 Roofing — 1133 19TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20036
Owner: 113··· 🔒
Level 3 Alteration of existing office building to change occupancy into mixed-us… DFM PERMITS
2026-06-15 General Construction — 1620 L ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20036
Owner: 162··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL 1620 L STREET DC OWNER LLC
2026-06-15 General Construction — 1214 18TH PL NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002
Owner: IAM··· 🔒
Permit B2109859 expired, but building is complete. Re-doing this permit without … ADAM CRAIN
2026-06-15 Fence — 555 PENNSYLVANIA AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20001
Owner: THE··· 🔒
Erect 86 tents, 3 platform stages, 1 Chain-link fence and 14 generators for the … ALLEN BATTLE TUBIS
2026-06-15 Plumbing — 4102 12TH ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20017
Owner: WAT··· 🔒
Plumbing trade Permit CHRISTOPHER HARTMAN
2026-06-15 General Construction — 1325 SHERIDAN ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20011
Owner: MUR··· 🔒
Replacement of existing deck CHRISTOPHER HEINZ
2026-06-15 General Construction — 901 3RD ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002
Owner: 300··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL 300 I ST NE LLC
2026-06-15 General Construction — 3018 N ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20019 PERMIT —
2026-06-15 Plumbing — 615 KENYON ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20010
Owner: ARK··· 🔒
PLUMBING AND GAS ARK HOMES LLC
2026-06-15 HVAC/Mech — 1332 EAST CAPITOL ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20003
Owner: BAR··· 🔒
MECHANICAL BARTELL, AARON M
2026-06-15 Plumbing — 1336 OAK ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20010
Owner: ART··· 🔒
PLUMBING ARTHUR-PARATLEY, LUCIA
2026-06-15 HVAC/Mech — 1004 COOK DR SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20032
Owner: ASH··· 🔒
MECHANICAL ASHSHAHEED, KRISTA
2026-06-15 Plumbing — 315 14TH PL NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002
Owner: COF··· 🔒
PLUMBING COFFEY, STEPHANIE
2026-06-15 General Construction — 1906 WEST VIRGINIA AVE NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002
Owner: AYY··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL AYYAD, AHMAD
2026-06-15 Plumbing — 1722 STANTON TER SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20020
Owner: DIS··· 🔒
PLUMBING AND GAS DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA HOUSING…
2026-06-15 General Construction — 4302 37TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20008
Owner: COL··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL COLGAN, SHEILA M
2026-06-15 Plumbing — 4302 37TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20008
Owner: COL··· 🔒
PLUMBING AND GAS COLGAN, SHEILA M
2026-06-15 General Construction — 1120 20TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20036 PERMIT —
2026-06-15 General Construction — 925 H ST NW 1105, WASHINGTON, DC 20001
Owner: DOU··· 🔒
BUILDING DOUBLE DOWN ON ELEVEN LLC
2026-06-15 Demolition — 2222 Q ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20008
Owner: TRI··· 🔒
In the Sheridan-Kalorama Historic District In the Commission of Fine Arts jurisd… 2222 Q STREET OWNER, LLC
2026-06-15 Windows/Doors — 2750 14TH ST NW PU-69, WASHINGTON, DC 20009
Owner: APP··· 🔒
Interior Alternation to change the stairwell wall and door location and exit con… AMY BROWN
2026-06-15 Plumbing — 706 KENNEDY ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20011
Owner: 706··· 🔒
PLUMBING 706 KS LLC
2026-06-15 General Construction — 901 W ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20001
Owner: ATL··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL ATLANTIC RESIDENTIAL C LLC
2026-06-15 HVAC/Mech — 716 E ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002
Owner: GRO··· 🔒
Mechanical trade Permit BOWDEN, BENJAMIN S
2026-06-15 General Construction — 613 FERN PL NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20012 PERMIT —
2026-06-15 Plumbing — 1655 KALMIA RD NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20012
Owner: BOL··· 🔒
PLUMBING AND GAS BOLDEN, CHARLES F
2026-06-15 HVAC/Mech — 401 EVARTS ST NE 403, WASHINGTON, DC 20017
Owner: DRI··· 🔒
MECHANICAL DRISCOLL, RICHARD
2026-06-15 General Construction — 1906 BILTMORE ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20009 PERMIT —
2026-06-15 General Construction — 3129 NEWTON ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20018
Owner: BUL··· 🔒
Replacement of the guardrails on porch. BULLA, RONALD G
2026-06-15 General Construction — 1619 EVARTS ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20018
Owner: EDS··· 🔒
BUILDING ANTHONY JONES
2026-06-15 General Construction — 1711 2ND ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002
Owner: BAP··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL BAPKY LLC
2026-06-15 Plumbing — 1427 P ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20005
Owner: 142··· 🔒
PLUMBING AND GAS 1425 P STREET LLC
2026-06-15 HVAC/Mech — 467 LURAY PL NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20010
Owner: GUP··· 🔒
MECHANICAL GUPTA, AVIJIT
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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.

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Contractor Permits (90d) Trade Avg Value Contact
1. MARGO RICKS 🔥 165 permits/30d Active 273 (273) Electrical - Verifying…
2. NA NA; BRYCE CARRINGTON 🔥 77 permits/30d Active 206 (206) Plumbing - Verifying…
3. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA HOUSING… 🔥 71 permits/30d Active 138 (138) Electrical - Verifying…
4. MARCOS ARREDONDO TORRES 🔥 41 permits/30d Active 88 (88) Electrical - Verifying…
5. NULL NULL; KARLEN MURRAY 🔥 34 permits/30d Active 73 (73) HVAC - Verifying…
6. DOMINIC DIPIETRO 🔥 33 permits/30d Active 63 (63) — - Verifying…
7. CHRISTOPHER HARTMAN 🔥 22 permits/30d Active 62 (62) Plumbing - Verifying…
8. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA 🔥 27 permits/30d Active 60 (60) Electrical - Verifying…
9. DFM PERMITS 🔥 43 permits/30d Active 58 (58) 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 🔥 21 permits/30d Active 45 (45) Roofing - Verifying…
13. NICK HAYES 🔥 16 permits/30d Active 45 (45) HVAC - 🔒 Reveal
14. STEVEN G STAHL 🔥 15 permits/30d Active 44 (44) Electrical - Verifying…
15. WILL NELSON 🔥 20 permits/30d Active 43 (43) Plumbing - Verifying…
16. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 🔥 14 permits/30d Active 40 (40) Electrical - 🔒 Reveal
17. SAM HOLLEN 🔥 17 permits/30d Active 39 (39) Interior Renovation - Verifying…
18. NULL NULL; RAQUEL FLORES 🔥 23 permits/30d Active 36 (36) Plumbing - Verifying…
19. NULL NULL; MICHELLE CLANCY 🔥 13 permits/30d Active 33 (33) Landscaping & Exterior - Verifying…
20. MATTHEW YOUNG 🔥 12 permits/30d Active 32 (32) Roofing - Verifying…
21. BRANDON SHORES 9 permits/30d Active 30 (30) Electrical - Verifying…
22. NULL NULL; GERARDO PEREZ 🔥 16 permits/30d Active 29 (29) Roofing - Verifying…
23. NULL NULL; MORGAN MALONE 9 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 24 (24) Plumbing - Verifying…

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Permit Types in Washington DC
Electrical
2,525 28.3%
Plumbing
2,358 26.5%
HVAC
1,457 16.4%
General Construction
986 11.1%
Landscaping & Exterior
504 5.7%
Interior Renovation
286 3.2%
Roofing
212 2.4%
Structural
119 1.3%
Windows & Doors
108 1.2%
Solar
106 1.2%
Construction Activity in Washington DC

New building permits in Washington DC, 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 DC Building Permits

Washington DC, District of Columbia processes thousands of building permits covering residential construction, commercial buildouts, renovations, and specialty trade work. PermitGrab tracks 8909+ Washington DC building permits — updated daily from official city sources.

Every new construction project in Washington DC 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 DC.

How Contractors Use Washington DC Permit Data

HVAC contractors, electricians, plumbers, and roofers in Washington DC 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 DC 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.

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Who pulled permits in Washington DC this week?

The most active contractors filing in Washington DC right now include MARGO RICKS, NA NA; BRYCE CARRINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA HOUSING…, MARCOS ARREDONDO TORRES and NULL NULL; KARLEN MURRAY. PermitGrab tracks 4,627 active contractors across the metro, with new filings indexed on every refresh.

How fresh is Washington DC permit data?

Updated daily. 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 DC right now?

In the last 30 days, Washington DC permitting activity covers 3,994 new building permits. 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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PermitGrab currently tracks 8909 building permits in Washington DC, 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.

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Real estate investors
Code violations in Washington DC = motivated sellers. Out-of-state landlord + active citation = top of the wholesale call list.
Contractors & subs
Every Washington DC GC who pulled a permit this week is sourcing labor and materials right now. Phone numbers included.
Home service companies
A Washington DC 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 DC are the highest-intent solar lead signals. Owner-occupant filter built in.
Insurance agents
Washington DC renovations trigger updated dwelling-coverage limits. Get the address-level signal before the renewal cycle does.
Material suppliers
Lumber, drywall, roofing, fixtures — every Washington DC permit is a parts list. Build a route by job type and value tier.
Developers & new construction
Ground-up builds in Washington DC 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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Show clients you track live Washington DC permit activity — copy one line of HTML for your website.
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