Washington DC Building Permits & Contractor Leads

8,592 indexed permits · 4,366 active contractors · Washington DC, District of Columbia.

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2026-06-08 HVAC/Mech 3810 GARFIELD ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20007
Owner: ELL··· 🔒
Mechanical trade Permit MARK MYERS
2026-06-08 Plumbing 122 TENNESSEE AVE NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002
Owner: MCN··· 🔒
Plumbing trade Permit NULL NULL; JOSHUA RECKSON
2026-06-08 General Construction 4301 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW 7004, WASHINGTON, DC 20016
Owner: BLA··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL BLAREL, BENOIT
2026-06-08 General Construction 1721 KALORAMA RD NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20009
Owner: JUB··· 🔒
Install 1 New Passenger Elevator Speed 150 FPM Capacity 3500lbs INSPECTOR STEVENS
2026-06-08 General Construction 831 10TH ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002
Owner: CLO··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL CLOUET, PAUL D
2026-06-08 General Construction 5521 ILLINOIS AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20011
Owner: KAT··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL KAT REALTY HOLDINGS LLC
2026-06-08 HVAC/Mech 3338 STUYVESANT PL NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20015
Owner: MCC··· 🔒
MECHANICAL MCCUSKER, SUSAN B
2026-06-08 HVAC/Mech 3110 44TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20016
Owner: DEL··· 🔒
MECHANICAL DELK, ROBERT M
2026-06-08 General Construction 5025 1ST ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20011
Owner: KAL··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL KALAYE, GEZU
2026-06-08 General Construction 609 FORRESTER ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20032
Owner: BEL··· 🔒
BUILDING MARGO RICKS
2026-06-08 Plumbing 1000 NEW JERSEY AVE SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20003
Owner: CAP··· 🔒
PLUMBING AND GAS CAPITOL HILL TOWER HOUSING COOPERATIVE INCF
2026-06-08 Plumbing 3733 BENTON ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20007
Owner: STA··· 🔒
PLUMBING AND GAS STALTERI, GISELDA
2026-06-08 General Construction 725 12TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20005
Owner: BXP··· 🔒
NEW BUILDING WITH 11 OFFICE FLOORS ABOVE GRADE, GROUND FLOOR RETAIL. EXISTING 5 … MANDY LEUNG
2026-06-08 General Construction 3733 BENTON ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20007
Owner: STA··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL STALTERI, GISELDA
2026-06-08 Plumbing 1515 T ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20009
Owner: JUN··· 🔒
PLUMBING AND GAS JUNIUS FIELDING SCARBOROUGH III…
2026-06-08 HVAC/Mech 3733 BENTON ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20007
Owner: STA··· 🔒
MECHANICAL STALTERI, GISELDA
2026-06-08 HVAC/Mech 1811 18TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20009
Owner: S &··· 🔒
MECHANICAL S & R CONSTRUCTION
2026-06-08 Plumbing 1811 18TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20009
Owner: S &··· 🔒
PLUMBING AND GAS S & R CONSTRUCTION
2026-06-08 General Construction 72 S ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20001
Owner: SMI··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL SMITH, CARLA D
2026-06-08 HVAC/Mech 4410 16TH ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20017
Owner: SKO··· 🔒
MECHANICAL SKOLRUD, SEVERIN
2026-06-08 General Construction 3010 ADAMS ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20018
Owner: STE··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL STEWART, CYNTHIA A
2026-06-08 HVAC/Mech 1306 HOLLY ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20012
Owner: SIM··· 🔒
MECHANICAL SIMPSON, SCOTT
2026-06-08 Roofing 2331 40TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20007
Owner: OZG··· 🔒
EXISTING 4 UNIT APARTMENT BUILDING. UNITS 2 & 4 TO BE CONVERTEDTO 1 UNIT. INTERI… KARINA BAXTER
2026-06-08 HVAC/Mech 222 7TH ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002
Owner: BJO··· 🔒
MECHANICAL BJORN H JERNUDD TRUSTEE
2026-06-08 Solar 2010 BRUCE PL SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20020
Owner: DIS··· 🔒
This is a Revision for Permit: SOL2501177 to match Stamped Plans from 26 Panels … NULL NULL; JOHN WILLIAMS
2026-06-08 Fence 3820 BENTON ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20007
Owner: SKE··· 🔒
Adding 15 Fence pickets to existing chain-link fence. Fence pickets are 5.5 inch… SKEETERS, JACOB L
2026-06-08 Plumbing 3825 WISCONSIN AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20016
Owner: SID··· 🔒
PLUMBING AND GAS SIDWELL FRIENDS SCHOOL
2026-06-08 Plumbing 1306 HOLLY ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20012
Owner: SIM··· 🔒
PLUMBING AND GAS SIMPSON, SCOTT
2026-06-08 General Construction 2901 TENNYSON ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20015
Owner: GOR··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL - GENERAL MARGO RICKS
2026-06-08 General Construction 7801 MORNINGSIDE DR NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20012
Owner: FRI··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL - GENERAL MARGO RICKS
2026-06-08 General Construction 1701 PARK RD NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20010 PERMIT
2026-06-08 General Construction 631 D ST NW 226, WASHINGTON, DC 20004
Owner: SCH··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL SCHNEIDER, LAWRENCE
2026-06-08 Windows/Doors 1308 S ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20009
Owner: AMM··· 🔒
Install 1 roll up door at rear of property.All work on private property. NULL NULL; ALAN POONER
2026-06-08 Plumbing 1510 16TH ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20020
Owner: RUS··· 🔒
PLUMBING AND GAS RUSS, SHIRLEY M
2026-06-08 General Construction 1433 MERIDIAN PL NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20010
Owner: ABR··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL ABRAHA TSEHAI
2026-06-08 General Construction 1234 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20005
Owner: MAS··· 🔒
MODERNIZATION: Three (3) passenger elevators - controller replacement, new fixtu… N / A
2026-06-08 Plumbing 1812 VERNON ST NW 44, WASHINGTON, DC 20009
Owner: BOW··· 🔒
PLUMBING AND GAS BOWMAN, GEORGE Y
2026-06-08 General Construction 205 NEW YORK AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20001
Owner: BRO··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL BROWN, BRIAN R
2026-06-08 General Construction 1306 HOLLY ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20012
Owner: SIM··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL SIMPSON, SCOTT
2026-06-08 General Construction 48 SEATON PL NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20001
Owner: BRE··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL BREED, ALLAN R
2026-06-08 General Construction 221 FLORIDA AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20001
Owner: BOW··· 🔒
BUILDING BRIAN BROWN
2026-06-08 Plumbing 1813 8TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20001
Owner: ROS··· 🔒
PLUMBING AND GAS ROSCOE, NICHOLAS
2026-06-08 General Construction 323 18TH ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002
Owner: LIN··· 🔒
Electrical Trade Permit LINTS, MICHAEL D
2026-06-08 General Construction 4258 MARNE PL NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20019
Owner: BUT··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL BUTLER, JON E
2026-06-08 Plumbing 2913 29TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20008
Owner: HAR··· 🔒
PLUMBING AND GAS HARTMANN, ANTHONY A
2026-06-08 General Construction 5211 WESTERN AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20015
Owner: MAR··· 🔒
Existing concrete retaining wall need to be repaired , rejoint cracks as need . … LILIANE MASCHIORO
2026-06-08 General Construction 1319 INGRAHAM ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20011
Owner: DAN··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL DANIELS, BRYAN K
2026-06-08 General Construction 1221 1ST ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20001
Owner: BRO··· 🔒
BUILDING BRIAN BROWN
2026-06-08 Windows/Doors 1813 28TH PL SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20020
Owner: DAS··· 🔒
remove/replace 11 windows; no structural changes NA NA; GLYNN NORGAN
2026-06-08 HVAC/Mech 203 16TH ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20003
Owner: DOU··· 🔒
Mechanical trade Permit JOSHUA PIERCE
2026-06-07 General Construction 1208 T ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20009 EXPEDITED
2026-06-07 General Construction 4528 VAN NESS ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20016
Owner: GRE··· 🔒
Electrical Trade Permit DANIEL BIAGAS
2026-06-07 Plumbing 1351 SPRING RD NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20010
Owner: CAR··· 🔒
Plumbing trade Permit WILL NELSON
2026-06-07 Plumbing 1346 SPRING RD NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20010
Owner: MAZ··· 🔒
Plumbing trade Permit WILL NELSON
2026-06-07 Plumbing 1360 SPRING RD NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20010
Owner: HOD··· 🔒
Plumbing trade Permit WILL NELSON
2026-06-07 General Construction 1623 45TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20007
Owner: SCH··· 🔒
Electrical Trade Permit WILBER MORALES
2026-06-07 HVAC/Mech 4629 MEADE ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20019
Owner: KHA··· 🔒
MECHANICAL KHAN, MOHAMMAD L
2026-06-07 General Construction 798 MAINE AVE SW, WASHINGTON, DC 20024
Owner: WHA··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL WHARF PHASE 1 RETAIL REIT LEASEHOLDER LLC
2026-06-07 Plumbing 3600 MCKINLEY ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20015
Owner: GIU··· 🔒
PLUMBING AND GAS GIULIANI, CHIARA
2026-06-07 General Construction 1716 40TH ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20020
Owner: BRO··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL BROWN, VICTOR
2026-06-07 General Construction 1624 17TH PL SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20020
Owner: JP ··· 🔒
Electrical Trade Permit BRANDON SHORES
2026-06-07 General Construction 1126 PARK RD NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20010
Owner: WEB··· 🔒
Electrical Trade Permit LUIS REYES
2026-06-07 Plumbing 1010 RHODE ISLAND AVE NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20018
Owner: TOL··· 🔒
Plumbing trade Permit SHAWN CLARKE
2026-06-07 Plumbing 1408 FRANKLIN ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20018
Owner: URE··· 🔒
Plumbing trade Permit SHAWN CLARKE
2026-06-07 General Construction 2841 GAINESVILLE ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20020 Electrical Trade Permit BRANDON SHORES
2026-06-07 HVAC/Mech 801 18TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20006
Owner: 801··· 🔒
MECHANICAL 801 18TH LLC
2026-06-06 General Construction 5105 BASS PL SE NONE , WASHINGTON, DC 20019 EXPEDITED
2026-06-06 General Construction 3101 13TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20010
Owner: DIS··· 🔒
Afterhours for work at 3101 13th St NW. Tubman Elementary School. To allow const… DFM PERMITS
2026-06-06 General Construction 4201 CATHEDRAL AVE NW 704W, WASHINGTON, DC 20016
Owner: MCL··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL - GENERAL MORA MCLEAN
2026-06-06 Plumbing 736 OTIS PL NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20010
Owner: KIN··· 🔒
PLUMBING AND GAS KING, ARETTA N
2026-06-06 Plumbing 6222 5TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20011
Owner: NEW··· 🔒
PLUMBING AND GAS NEWTON, ANNE
2026-06-06 General Construction 1424 CORCORAN ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20009
Owner: FUN··· 🔒
Electrical Trade Permit COLLEEN BOGAN
2026-06-06 Plumbing 2107 1/2 S ST NW K, WASHINGTON, DC 20008
Owner: NEV··· 🔒
PLUMBING AND GAS NEVILLE, CLARE K
2026-06-06 General Construction 736 OTIS PL NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20010
Owner: KIN··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL KING, ARETTA N
2026-06-06 General Construction 3299 K ST NW C101, WASHINGTON, DC 20007
Owner: MIL··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL MILL PARTNERS PAPERMILL L P
2026-06-06 HVAC/Mech 1309 WALLACH PL NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20009
Owner: QUE··· 🔒
MECHANICAL QUEEN OF THE NILE PROPERTY LLC
2026-06-06 Plumbing 1309 WALLACH PL NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20009
Owner: QUE··· 🔒
PLUMBING AND GAS QUEEN OF THE NILE PROPERTY LLC
2026-06-06 General Construction 1309 WALLACH PL NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20009
Owner: QUE··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL QUEEN OF THE NILE PROPERTY LLC
2026-06-06 General Construction 3639 11TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20010
Owner: LAS··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL LASSITER, GLORIA L
2026-06-06 HVAC/Mech 2107 1/2 S ST NW K, WASHINGTON, DC 20008
Owner: NEV··· 🔒
MECHANICAL NEVILLE, CLARE K
2026-06-06 General Construction 3639 11TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20010
Owner: LAS··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL LASSITER, GLORIA L
2026-06-06 General Construction 3636 T ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20007
Owner: GAR··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL GARBACK, BRIAN J
2026-06-06 General Construction 4706 9TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20011
Owner: 3S ··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL 3S HONEY DC LLC
2026-06-06 Plumbing 1439 DUNCAN ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002
Owner: FLO··· 🔒
Plumbing trade Permit NA NA; PRINCESS SARPONG
2026-06-06 General Construction 4320 48TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC PERMIT
2026-06-06 Plumbing 4201 CATHEDRAL AVE NW 704W, WASHINGTON, DC 20016
Owner: MCL··· 🔒
PLUMBING AND GAS MCLEAN, MORA
2026-06-06 General Construction 6222 5TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20011
Owner: NEW··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL - GENERAL ANNE NEWTON
2026-06-06 General Construction 1504 CRITTENDEN ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20011
Owner: TEK··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL TEKALIGN, BELAY
2026-06-06 General Construction 4328 48TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC PERMIT
2026-06-06 General Construction 509 G ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20003
Owner: GEM··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL GEM INVESTMENTS LLC
2026-06-06 Plumbing 179 V ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002
Owner: SOS··· 🔒
PLUMBING AND GAS SOSA, LETIZIA M
2026-06-06 General Construction 4928 7TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20011
Owner: ROB··· 🔒
Electrical Trade Permit ENRIQUE ARMAZA
2026-06-06 General Construction 4001 20TH ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20018
Owner: ABM··· 🔒
BUILDING ABMC BUILDERS INC
2026-06-05 General Construction 4028 7TH ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20017
Owner: PAT··· 🔒
BUILDING MARGO RICKS
2026-06-05 HVAC/Mech 1232 RAUM ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002
Owner: 123··· 🔒
This project is proposing interior alteration to existing Multi-Family structure… ROBERT M CROSS
2026-06-05 General Construction 732 PARK RD NW 101, WASHINGTON, DC 20010
Owner: 732··· 🔒
Home Office - Off-Site Entertainment and Production Services 732 PARK ROAD NW LLC
2026-06-05 General Construction 950 F ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20004
Owner: JEM··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL JEMAL'S ATLANTIC LLC
2026-06-05 General Construction 4399 SOUTH CAPITOL TER SW, WASHINGTON, DC 20032
Owner: DIS··· 🔒
THE ASPHALT MILL AND OVERLAY OF THE EXISTING ASPHALT SURFACING, INSTALLATION OF … KYLE JAGGERS
2026-06-05 HVAC/Mech 1401 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20005
Owner: 140··· 🔒
MECHANICAL 1401 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE PARTNERS LLC
2026-06-05 General Construction 5124 5TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20011
Owner: BLA··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL - GENERAL MARGO RICKS
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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 🔥 163 permits/30d Active 260 (260) Electrical - Verifying…
2. NA NA; BRYCE CARRINGTON 🔥 77 permits/30d Active 191 (191) Plumbing - Verifying…
3. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA HOUSING… 🔥 88 permits/30d Active 136 (136) Electrical - Verifying…
4. MARCOS ARREDONDO TORRES 🔥 43 permits/30d Active 87 (87) Electrical - Verifying…
5. NULL NULL; KARLEN MURRAY 🔥 32 permits/30d Active 71 (71) HVAC - Verifying…
6. DOMINIC DIPIETRO 🔥 35 permits/30d Active 63 (63) - Verifying…
7. CHRISTOPHER HARTMAN 🔥 20 permits/30d Active 58 (58) Plumbing - Verifying…
8. DFM PERMITS 🔥 45 permits/30d Active 56 (56) New Construction - Verifying…
9. NULL NULL; JOHN WILLIAMS 🔥 44 permits/30d Active 54 (54) Solar - Verifying…
10. MCMILLAN ASSOCIATES LLC 🔥 14 permits/30d Active 53 (53) Electrical - Verifying…
11. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA 🔥 25 permits/30d Active 53 (53) Electrical - Verifying…
12. NICK HAYES 🔥 21 permits/30d Active 45 (45) HVAC - 🔒 Reveal
13. NA NA; MARGO RICKS 🔥 22 permits/30d Active 45 (45) Roofing - Verifying…
14. STEVEN G STAHL 🔥 17 permits/30d Active 44 (44) Electrical - Verifying…
15. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 🔥 14 permits/30d Active 40 (40) Electrical - 🔒 Reveal
16. WILL NELSON 🔥 17 permits/30d Active 39 (39) Plumbing - Verifying…
17. SAM HOLLEN 🔥 15 permits/30d Active 36 (36) Interior Renovation - Verifying…
18. NULL NULL; RAQUEL FLORES 🔥 22 permits/30d Active 33 (33) Plumbing - Verifying…
19. NULL NULL; MICHELLE CLANCY 🔥 12 permits/30d Active 31 (31) Landscaping & Exterior - Verifying…
20. BRANDON SHORES 9 permits/30d Active 30 (30) Electrical - Verifying…
21. NULL NULL; GERARDO PEREZ 🔥 15 permits/30d Active 28 (28) Roofing - Verifying…
22. MATTHEW YOUNG 9 permits/30d Active 28 (28) Roofing - Verifying…
23. NULL NULL; MORGAN MALONE 7 permits/30d Active 26 (26) Solar - Verifying…
24. INSPECTOR STEVENS 🔥 12 permits/30d Active 25 (25) HVAC - Verifying…
25. BECK VISSAT Active 24 (24) - Verifying…

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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 8592+ 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 4,366 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 3,965 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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How many building permits does PermitGrab track in Washington DC?

PermitGrab currently tracks 8592 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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PermitGrab collects Washington DC 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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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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