Washington DC Building Permits & Contractor Leads

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

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Updated recently · 2026-06-13
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2026-06-05 General Construction 1241 PERRY ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20017
Owner: THO··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL THOMAS A JACKSON III, PR
2026-06-05 HVAC/Mech 1602 MASSACHUSETTS AVE SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20003
Owner: EVA··· 🔒
MECHANICAL EVANS, JUANITA D
2026-06-05 General Construction 5556 B ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20019
Owner: FER··· 🔒
GAS FITTING FERNANDEZ, MARIA C
2026-06-05 General Construction 4849 KANSAS AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20011
Owner: PEN··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL - HEAVY UP PENN, ROBERT M
2026-06-05 HVAC/Mech 1241 PERRY ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20017
Owner: THO··· 🔒
MECHANICAL THOMAS A JACKSON III, PR
2026-06-05 General Construction 1001 14TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20005
Owner: EOS··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL EOS DCH OWNER LLC
2026-06-05 General Construction 828 6TH ST SW, WASHINGTON, DC 20024
Owner: 501··· 🔒
New 3 story townhome. Proposed GFA 2840 SF DFM PERMITS
2026-06-05 Plumbing 322 10TH ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002
Owner: HOR··· 🔒
Plumbing trade Permit NA NA; BRYCE CARRINGTON
2026-06-05 General Construction 4435 BENNING RD NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20019
Owner: BEN··· 🔒
ECS will subcontract a District of Columbia-licensed driller to mobilize a track… CLAYTON MACLEOD
2026-06-05 HVAC/Mech 508 G ST SW, WASHINGTON, DC 20024
Owner: ANN··· 🔒
Mechanical trade Permit JOSHUA PIERCE
2026-06-05 General Construction 505 I ST SW, WASHINGTON, DC 20024
Owner: 501··· 🔒
New 3 story townhome. Proposed GFA 3395 SF DFM PERMITS
2026-06-05 General Construction 1435 N ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20005
Owner: 143··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL 1435 N LLC
2026-06-05 Plumbing 701 JEFFERSON ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20011
Owner: CHE··· 🔒
PLUMBING AND GAS CHERYL JEANNINE RICH TRUSTEE
2026-06-05 General Construction 507 I ST SW, WASHINGTON, DC 20024
Owner: 501··· 🔒
3 story townhome. Proposed GFA 3395 SF DFM PERMITS
2026-06-05 General Construction 1328 HALF ST SW 1328, WASHINGTON, DC 20024
Owner: JAC··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL - GENERAL MARGO RICKS
2026-06-05 General Construction 2750 14TH ST NW 209, WASHINGTON, DC 20009
Owner: ELG··· 🔒
Home Office - Consulting ELGOHARY, LAILA A
2026-06-05 General Construction 1602 MASSACHUSETTS AVE SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20003
Owner: EVA··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL EVANS, JUANITA D
2026-06-05 General Construction 601 F ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20004
Owner: DIS··· 🔒
Electrical Trade Permit RAMIRO FERNANDEZ
2026-06-05 General Construction 5316 42ND ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20015
Owner: BLA··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL BLAKEY, LESLIE T
2026-06-05 Plumbing 62 TUCKERMAN ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20011
Owner: BLU··· 🔒
Plumbing trade Permit DARREN BROWN
2026-06-05 General Construction 5255 LOUGHBORO RD NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20016
Owner: LUC··· 🔒
Belt replacement for elevator #10 - 5 belts needed - 300 feet long each N / A
2026-06-05 General Construction 4426 KANSAS AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20011
Owner: NWO··· 🔒
BUILDING DOMINIC DIPIETRO
2026-06-05 Plumbing 1149 5TH ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002
Owner: COO··· 🔒
Plumbing trade Permit NA NA; BRYCE CARRINGTON
2026-06-04 HVAC/Mech 1405 15TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20005
Owner: 140··· 🔒
MECHANICAL 1405 15TH ST LLC
2026-06-04 General Construction 2419 17TH ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20020
Owner: ANI··· 🔒
BUILDING MARGO RICKS
2026-06-04 HVAC/Mech 3003 AUDUBON TER NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20008
Owner: 300··· 🔒
Mechanical trade Permit MARK MYERS
2026-06-04 General Construction 5357 MACARTHUR BLVD NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20016
Owner: MOR··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL MORGAN, CAMPBELL W
2026-06-04 Plumbing 1243 OWEN PL NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002
Owner: BET··· 🔒
PLUMBING BETANZO, LUIS R
2026-06-04 Plumbing 3425 25TH ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20020
Owner: PAR··· 🔒
PLUMBING PARKER, KENYATTA R
2026-06-04 General Construction 701 8TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20001
Owner: JEM··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL JEMALS PORTRAIT BUILDING LLC
2026-06-04 Plumbing 1347 IRVING ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20010
Owner: PAN··· 🔒
PLUMBING AND GAS PANDEY, NEIL
2026-06-04 Plumbing 620 NICHOLSON ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20011
Owner: PAR··· 🔒
PLUMBING AND GAS PARK ROAD LLC
2026-06-04 Fire Protection 1001 26TH ST NW 205, WASHINGTON, DC 20037
Owner: BRA··· 🔒
HISTORIC DISTRICT The scope of work for this project is to replace the existing,… BENJAMIN THOMPSON
2026-06-04 General Construction 3164 CITYSCAPE DR NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20018
Owner: WIS··· 🔒
BUILDING DOMINIC DIPIETRO
2026-06-04 Roofing 125 W ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20001
Owner: ROB··· 🔒
ALTERATION/ADDITION TO EXISTING 2-STORY ATTACHED ROW HOME WITH CELLAR & REAR ACC… PAUL C DUPNICK
2026-06-04 HVAC/Mech 4000 WISCONSIN AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20016
Owner: CHA··· 🔒
MECHANICAL CHARLES B KING TRUSTEE
2026-06-04 General Construction 899 O ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20001
Owner: CIT··· 🔒
Site of O Street Market Install 1 New Inclined Wcl Capacity 550lbs Speed 13FPM INSPECTOR STEVENS
2026-06-04 General Construction 1932 21ST PL SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20020
Owner: THE··· 🔒
BUILDING DOMINIC DIPIETRO
2026-06-04 General Construction 3145 NEWARK ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20008
Owner: LUT··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL LUTHER MCKINLEY STOVALL TRUSTEE
2026-06-04 General Construction 3940 1ST ST SW, WASHINGTON, DC 20032
Owner: OME··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL OMEGA H4U LLC
2026-06-04 General Construction 1011 TAYLOR ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20017
Owner: TEK··· 🔒
fencing open area of property TEKIE, ISAYAS
2026-06-04 HVAC/Mech 812 F ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002
Owner: LYN··· 🔒
MECHANICAL LYNCH, JAMIE R
2026-06-04 Windows/Doors 2455 6TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20059
Owner: HOW··· 🔒
Replace: machine, controller, motor, rope gripper, governor, governor ropes, doo… INSPECTOR STEVENS
2026-06-04 General Construction 5437 CONNECTICUT AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20015
Owner: BDC··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL BDC LIVINGSTON LLC
2026-06-04 Plumbing 2419 CHAIN BRIDGE RD NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20016
Owner: TAY··· 🔒
PLUMBING AND GAS TAYLOR, RHONDA L
2026-06-04 HVAC/Mech 509 G ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20003
Owner: GEM··· 🔒
MECHANICAL GEM INVESTMENTS LLC
2026-06-04 General Construction 4327 HARRISON ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20015
Owner: 432··· 🔒
Install 1 new Traction Elevator. Capacity 3000 LBS. Speed 150 FPM. INSPECTOR STEVENS
2026-06-04 General Construction 4453 GREENWICH PKWY NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20007
Owner: BAR··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL BARTH, PETRA
2026-06-04 HVAC/Mech 5357 MACARTHUR BLVD NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20016
Owner: MOR··· 🔒
MECHANICAL MORGAN, CAMPBELL W
2026-06-04 General Construction 613 2ND ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002
Owner: JEM··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL JEMBER KEBEDE
2026-06-04 Plumbing 159 RHODE ISLAND AVE NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002
Owner: GEO··· 🔒
PLUMBING AND GAS GEORGE, JOAN
2026-06-04 Plumbing 5105 7TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20011
Owner: STR··· 🔒
Plumbing trade Permit MANNING SAVAGE
2026-06-04 Plumbing 4101 ALBEMARLE ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20016
Owner: CIT··· 🔒
PLUMBING AND GAS CITYLINE AT TENLEY
2026-06-04 General Construction 2045 YORKTOWN RD NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20012
Owner: BAR··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL BARBARA L S PIQUET
2026-06-04 General Construction 4306 VARNUM PL NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20017
Owner: EDW··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL EDWARDS, YVONNE E
2026-06-04 General Construction 3919 IVY TERRACE CT NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20007
Owner: ROB··· 🔒
Electrical Trade Permit GAVIN JONES
2026-06-04 General Construction 5618 1ST ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20011
Owner: LUC··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL LUCAS, JAMES H
2026-06-04 Plumbing 1900 FENWICK ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002
Owner: OCE··· 🔒
PLUMBING AND GAS OCEANPRO PROPERTIES LLC
2026-06-04 General Construction 4448 HAWTHORNE ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20016
Owner: STA··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL STANTON 4448 HAWTHORNE LLC
2026-06-04 Plumbing 1900 FENWICK ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002
Owner: OCE··· 🔒
PLUMBING AND GAS OCEANPRO PROPERTIES LLC
2026-06-04 Plumbing 7111 8TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20012
Owner: GET··· 🔒
Revise B2509014 plans to convert range and water heater from electric to gas. GETANEH, TEYENT
2026-06-04 Plumbing 605 I ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20001
Owner: NG,··· 🔒
PLUMBING AND GAS NG, SHU K
2026-06-04 General Construction 4517 FOOTE ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20019
Owner: A&V··· 🔒
This lot has never been developed. There is a paper alley in the rear that was n… STEPHEN DUPONT
2026-06-04 Plumbing 1231 MARION BARRY AVE SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20020
Owner: 123··· 🔒
PLUMBING AND GAS 1231-1235 GOOD HOPE ROAD ,INC
2026-06-04 HVAC/Mech 3624 SOUTHERN AVE SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20020
Owner: HUN··· 🔒
MECHANICAL HUNTLEY, ALBERT
2026-06-04 General Construction 651 HAMILTON ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20011
Owner: LOW··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL LOWENSTEIN, JACOB E
2026-06-04 Pool/Spa 699 14TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20005
Owner: 14T··· 🔒
INTERIOR TENANT LAYOUT OF NEW 3RD FLOOR OFFICE SPEC SUITES. FIRST BUILDOUT OF SP… SRUSHTI KOPARDE
2026-06-04 HVAC/Mech 651 HAMILTON ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20011
Owner: LOW··· 🔒
MECHANICAL LOWENSTEIN, JACOB E
2026-06-04 General Construction 5229 CHILLUM PL NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20011
Owner: BAC··· 🔒
BUILDING CHARLES BACK
2026-06-04 Plumbing 4826 EASTERN AVE NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20017
Owner: GUZ··· 🔒
Plumbing trade Permit ILYA GRINSHPUN
2026-06-04 Plumbing 5101 YUMA PL NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20016
Owner: TRE··· 🔒
Plumbing trade Permit NESTOR HERNANDEZ GODINEZ
2026-06-04 General Construction 736 OTIS PL NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20010
Owner: KIN··· 🔒
Conversion from one unit to two unists flat. NULL NULL; TEZERA LEMMA
2026-06-04 HVAC/Mech 200 9TH ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002
Owner: DEM··· 🔒
MECHANICAL DEMERT-SLAYTON, APRIL V
2026-06-04 HVAC/Mech 1850 MINTWOOD PL NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20009
Owner: WIE··· 🔒
Mechanical trade Permit LOUIS C COPELAND
2026-06-04 HVAC/Mech 3615 13TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20010
Owner: ARI··· 🔒
MECHANICAL ARIA EROUPE LLC
2026-06-04 General Construction 1346 HALF ST SW 1346, WASHINGTON, DC 20024
Owner: CHA··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL - GENERAL MARGO RICKS
2026-06-04 Plumbing 2800 BRANDYWINE ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20008
Owner: GAY··· 🔒
Plumbing trade Permit CHRISTOPHER HARTMAN
2026-06-04 HVAC/Mech 613 2ND ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002
Owner: JEM··· 🔒
MECHANICAL JEMBER KEBEDE
2026-06-04 General Construction 2030 F ST NW P1, WASHINGTON, DC 20006
Owner: NAT··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL NATHANIEL GILBERT PITTS TRUSTEE
2026-06-04 Plumbing 232 TENNESSEE AVE NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002
Owner: CIP··· 🔒
Plumbing trade Permit NULL NULL; RAQUEL FLORES
2026-06-04 General Construction 4222 4TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20011
Owner: BIE··· 🔒
Electrical Trade Permit HUGO MENJIVAR
2026-06-04 HVAC/Mech 1905 NEW HAMPSHIRE AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20009
Owner: FAN··· 🔒
Mechanical trade Permit NULL NULL; PETROS DEMETRIOU
2026-06-04 Plumbing 1609 MINNESOTA AVE SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20020
Owner: FLA··· 🔒
Plumbing trade Permit NULL NULL; RAQUEL FLORES
2026-06-04 Plumbing 4421 WINDOM PL NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20016
Owner: HOF··· 🔒
Plumbing trade Permit EDGAR SANCHEZ
2026-06-04 General Construction 540 55TH ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20019
Owner: DIS··· 🔒
HD WOODSON HIGH SCHOOL IS LOCATED AT 540 55TH STREET NE WASHINGTON, DC 20019 ON … NATE PERRINS
2026-06-04 Plumbing 1905 NEW HAMPSHIRE AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20009
Owner: FAN··· 🔒
Plumbing trade Permit NULL NULL; PETROS DEMETRIOU
2026-06-04 General Construction 2714 HAZEN CT NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20001
Owner: MCM··· 🔒
HISTORIC New Construction submission for a Market Rate Townhome consisting of in… COMAN ILAHI
2026-06-04 General Construction 2700 HAZEN CT NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20001
Owner: MCM··· 🔒
HISTORIC New Construction submission for a Market Rate Townhome consisting of in… COMAN ILAHI
2026-06-04 Pool/Spa 5000 OVERLOOK AVE SW, WASHINGTON, DC 20032
Owner: DC ··· 🔒
This is an amendment for the existing permit BCIV2500060. The plan was changed o… LILY LIU
2026-06-04 Roofing 615 H ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20001
Owner: MRW··· 🔒
CHI-TWN / H INSTALL NEW OUTDOOR ROOFTOP SWIMMING POOL AT PENTHOUSE LEVEL, W/SUPP… ANNA NOSOVA
2026-06-04 HVAC/Mech 2725 CONNECTICUT AVE NW 409, WASHINGTON, DC 20008
Owner: MIC··· 🔒
MECHANICAL MICHAELSON, LORI J
2026-06-04 General Construction 2725 CONNECTICUT AVE NW 409, WASHINGTON, DC 20008
Owner: MIC··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL MICHAELSON, LORI J
2026-06-04 Plumbing 99 M ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20003
Owner: 99 ··· 🔒
Plumbing trade Permit NA NA; ROY DICKEY
2026-06-04 General Construction 750 PARK RD NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20010 PERMIT
2026-06-04 General Construction 601 13TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20005
Owner: S K··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL S KANN SONS COMPANY
2026-06-04 General Construction 1400 16TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20036
Owner: C M··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL C M LAND LLC
2026-06-04 Plumbing 1426 35TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20007
Owner: AMY··· 🔒
Plumbing trade Permit NA NA; PRINCESS SARPONG
2026-06-04 General Construction 1921 NORTH CAPITOL ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002
Owner: HUD··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL HUDSON, FLOYDE
2026-06-04 General Construction 1631 A ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002
Owner: LIB··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL LIBERO INVESTMENTS LLC
2026-06-04 General Construction 2420 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR AVE SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20020 PERMIT
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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.

How fresh is the Washington DC permit data?

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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