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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2026-06-04 Plumbing 1430 ROXANNA RD NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20012
Owner: JAM··· 🔒
PLUMBING AND GAS JAMES ANDREWS REVOCABLE LIVNG…
2026-06-04 Solar 1827 TUBMAN RD SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20020
Owner: DIS··· 🔒
This is a Revision for Permit: SOL2501196 to match Stamped Plans from 19 Panels … NULL NULL; JOHN WILLIAMS
2026-06-04 Plumbing 717 JEFFERSON ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20011
Owner: ROS··· 🔒
PLUMBING ROSE, LEITHELLA C
2026-06-04 General Construction 4708 9TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20011
Owner: TRO··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL TROXLER, MARTHA A
2026-06-04 Roofing 1901 PENNSYLVANIA AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20006
Owner: 190··· 🔒
Permit to repair existing roof in like kind RELIANCE ROOFING AND WATERPROOFING
2026-06-04 Solar 1889 TUBMAN RD SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20020
Owner: DIS··· 🔒
This is a Revision for Permit: SOL2501182 to match Stamped Plans from 40 Panels … NULL NULL; JOHN WILLIAMS
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 Roofing 1657 WISCONSIN AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20007
Owner: 165··· 🔒
To install 12.32kw dc on roof of the building MARGO RICKS
2026-06-04 Solar 1819 BRUCE PL SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20020
Owner: DIS··· 🔒
This is a Revision for Permit: SOL2501217 to match Stamped Plans from 12 Panels … NULL NULL; JOHN WILLIAMS
2026-06-04 General Construction 1716 9TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20001
Owner: DOR··· 🔒
In the Greater U Street Historic District Brick point side exterior wall Remove … EDGAR MASONRY
2026-06-04 General Construction 716 9TH ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20003
Owner: HOL··· 🔒
Electrical Trade Permit MARCOS ARREDONDO TORRES
2026-06-04 General Construction 1340 MONROE ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20010
Owner: TIV··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL TIVOLI TOWNHOMES CONDOMINIUM
2026-06-04 Plumbing 4706 9TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20011
Owner: 3S ··· 🔒
Plumbing trade Permit DEZMON WITHERSPOON
2026-06-04 General Construction 1906 BILTMORE ST NW 3, WASHINGTON, DC 20009 PERMIT
2026-06-04 General Construction 2633 16TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20009
Owner: TOT··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL TOTTEN TOWER LP
2026-06-04 Plumbing 1661 CRESCENT PL NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20009
Owner: 166··· 🔒
PLUMBING AND GAS 1661 CRESCENT PLACE NW INC
2026-06-04 General Construction 3831 LEGATION ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20015
Owner: PUL··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL PULICE, ERIN
2026-06-04 General Construction 1657 WISCONSIN AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20007
Owner: 165··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL 1657 LLC
2026-06-04 General Construction 4016 LIVINGSTON RD SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20032
Owner: 401··· 🔒
Electrical Trade Permit BRANDON SHORES
2026-06-04 General Construction 2419 17TH ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20020
Owner: ANI··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL - GENERAL MARGO RICKS
2026-06-04 Plumbing 4421 WINDOM PL NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20016
Owner: HOF··· 🔒
Plumbing trade Permit EDGAR SANCHEZ
2026-06-04 General Construction 2115 RAND PL NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002
Owner: DR ··· 🔒
Electrical Trade Permit MARCOS ARREDONDO TORRES
2026-06-04 General Construction 905 BLOCK OF 8TH ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002 PERMIT
2026-06-04 Plumbing 3110 HAWTHORNE ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20008
Owner: PRI··· 🔒
PLUMBING AND GAS PRIZGINTAS, ALBINAS
2026-06-04 Plumbing 1221 GALLATIN ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20011
Owner: PRI··· 🔒
PLUMBING AND GAS PRICE, LUCY M
2026-06-04 General Construction 1932 21ST PL SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20020
Owner: THE··· 🔒
Electrical Trade Permit MARCOS ARREDONDO TORRES
2026-06-04 Plumbing 2622 41ST ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20007
Owner: 262··· 🔒
Plumbing trade Permit NA NA; EDSON FAMILY FIRE SERVICES LLC
2026-06-04 General Construction 3110 HAWTHORNE ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20008
Owner: PRI··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL PRIZGINTAS, ALBINAS
2026-06-04 General Construction 1124 10TH ST NW 2A, WASHINGTON, DC 20001
Owner: EAT··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL EATEDALI, MARIAM S
2026-06-04 HVAC/Mech 1430 ROXANNA RD NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20012
Owner: JAM··· 🔒
MECHANICAL JAMES ANDREWS REVOCABLE LIVNG…
2026-06-04 General Construction 1430 ROXANNA RD NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20012
Owner: JAM··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL JAMES ANDREWS REVOCABLE LIVNG…
2026-06-04 General Construction 2419 17TH ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20020
Owner: ANI··· 🔒
BUILDING MARGO RICKS
2026-06-04 General Construction 1400 16TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20036
Owner: C M··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL C M LAND LLC
2026-06-04 General Construction 1429 BELMONT ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20009
Owner: 142··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL 1429 BELMONT STREET NW INC
2026-06-04 Plumbing 3302 ELY PL SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20019
Owner: NEL··· 🔒
Plumbing trade Permit NA NA; PRINCESS SARPONG
2026-06-04 General Construction 1425 HARVARD ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20009
Owner: THE··· 🔒
Minor architectural and landscape revisions to existing approved building permit… MARSHALL NOYE
2026-06-04 HVAC/Mech 1427 P ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20005
Owner: 142··· 🔒
MECHANICAL 1425 P STREET LLC
2026-06-04 General Construction 3206 GRACE ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20007
Owner: FOU··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL FOUNDATION SWEET SUCCESS INC
2026-06-04 General Construction 1150 18TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20036
Owner: DMA··· 🔒
AFTER HOURS WORK RELATED TO B2601496 PERMIT EXPRESS
2026-06-04 HVAC/Mech 3110 HAWTHORNE ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20008
Owner: PRI··· 🔒
MECHANICAL PRIZGINTAS, ALBINAS
2026-06-03 HVAC/Mech 6140 BANKS PL NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20019
Owner: MB ··· 🔒
MECHANICAL MB CAPITAL 1 LLC
2026-06-03 General Construction 6140 BANKS PL NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20019
Owner: MB ··· 🔒
GAS FITTING MB CAPITAL 1 LLC
2026-06-03 General Construction 2242 HALL PL NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20007
Owner: BEJ··· 🔒
BUILDING NOEL BEJARANO
2026-06-03 General Construction 920 K ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002
Owner: JON··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL JONES, LORRAINE Y
2026-06-03 Plumbing 4601 HILLSIDE RD SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20019
Owner: MOS··· 🔒
PLUMBING AND GAS MOSELEY, L D
2026-06-03 Plumbing 1011 4TH ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20003
Owner: MAN··· 🔒
PLUMBING AND GAS MANN, JOHN J
2026-06-03 Plumbing 4225 38TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20016
Owner: DOY··· 🔒
Plumbing trade Permit NA NA; BRYCE CARRINGTON
2026-06-03 General Construction 506 IRVING ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20010
Owner: JON··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL JONES, ROBERT L
2026-06-03 Plumbing 1217 GALLATIN ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20011
Owner: LEE··· 🔒
PLUMBING AND GAS LEE, N C
2026-06-03 Plumbing 1625 16TH ST NW, UNIT# 201, WASHINGTON, DC 20009
Owner: LEO··· 🔒
PLUMBING AND GAS LEON LIANG YU LAI CO-TRUSTEE
2026-06-03 General Construction 3413 Q ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20007
Owner: MUH··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL MUHAMAD, ANAN H
2026-06-03 HVAC/Mech 1625 16TH ST NW, UNIT# 201, WASHINGTON, DC 20009
Owner: LEO··· 🔒
MECHANICAL LEON LIANG YU LAI CO-TRUSTEE
2026-06-03 General Construction 932 SOUTHERN AVE SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20032
Owner: PAT··· 🔒
BUILDING PATRICK JOY
2026-06-03 General Construction 636 NICHOLSON ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20011
Owner: HAB··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL HABTEMICAEL, SENAIT
2026-06-03 General Construction 3201 ELLICOTT ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20008
Owner: LEE··· 🔒
Repair existing retaining walls by installing new 6x6 beams LEE, COREY
2026-06-03 Plumbing 506 IRVING ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20010
Owner: JON··· 🔒
PLUMBING AND GAS JONES, ROBERT L
2026-06-03 Fire Protection 1155 21ST ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20036
Owner: LCP··· 🔒
Fire Alarm One-For-One Replacement due to an existing obsolete fire alarm contro… BENJAMIN THOMPSON
2026-06-03 HVAC/Mech 5232 SHERIER PL NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20016
Owner: TER··· 🔒
MECHANICAL TERESA SAAVEDRA TRUSTEE
2026-06-03 General Construction 1817 8TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20001
Owner: TES··· 🔒
HISTORIC Capping of two inoperable chimneys TESSEMA, SIMA
2026-06-03 HVAC/Mech 4400 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20016
Owner: AME··· 🔒
INTERIOR DEMOLITION ONLY. REMOVE EXISTING NON-LOAD BEARING DRYWALL PARTITIONS AN… DAVID CUNNINGHAM
2026-06-03 General Construction 2242 HALL PL NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20007
Owner: BEJ··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL BEJARANO, NOEL A
2026-06-03 Plumbing 1170 MORSE ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002
Owner: JOH··· 🔒
PLUMBING JOHNSON, MOLLY
2026-06-03 General Construction 620 NICHOLSON ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20011
Owner: PAR··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL PARK ROAD LLC
2026-06-03 Plumbing 3856 BEECHER ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20007
Owner: KAV··· 🔒
PLUMBING AND GAS KAVANAUGH, ALISON N
2026-06-03 General Construction 25 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20001
Owner: T-C··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL T-C REPUBLIC SQUARE OWNER LLC
2026-06-03 General Construction 2214 30TH ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20020
Owner: CAR··· 🔒
BUILDING DOMINIC DIPIETRO
2026-06-03 General Construction 1104 TRINIDAD AVE NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002
Owner: LIN··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL - GENERAL MARGO RICKS
2026-06-03 Plumbing 1207 CONSTITUTION AVE NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002
Owner: LAW··· 🔒
PLUMBING AND GAS LAWRENCE, SANDRA
2026-06-03 Plumbing 1007 4TH ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002
Owner: PAR··· 🔒
PLUMBING PARMER, JONATHAN
2026-06-03 Plumbing 3700 JENIFER ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20015
Owner: BAT··· 🔒
PLUMBING AND GAS BATCHELER, SARAH
2026-06-03 General Construction 1631 A ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002
Owner: LIB··· 🔒
Remove damaged drywall in floor 2 ceiling, and two walls master bed, two walls b… OSCAR ACEITUNO
2026-06-03 Plumbing 4212 LANE PL NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20019
Owner: AHM··· 🔒
Plumbing trade Permit NA NA; BRYCE CARRINGTON
2026-06-03 General Construction 6109 33RD ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20015
Owner: OSH··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL OSHEA, COURTNEY M
2026-06-03 General Construction 1155 21ST ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20036
Owner: LCP··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL LCPC LAFAYETTE PROPERTY LLC
2026-06-03 General Construction 1104 TRINIDAD AVE NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002
Owner: LIN··· 🔒
BUILDING MARGO RICKS
2026-06-03 Plumbing 3350 ELY PL SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20019
Owner: PIT··· 🔒
Plumbing trade Permit NA NA; BRYCE CARRINGTON
2026-06-03 Plumbing 2939 VAN NESS ST NW 629, WASHINGTON, DC 20008
Owner: TEP··· 🔒
PLUMBING AND GAS TEPPER, FRANCIS A
2026-06-03 General Construction 5719 1ST ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20011
Owner: BAN··· 🔒
GAS FITTING BANNER, WILLIAM P
2026-06-03 HVAC/Mech 1415 H ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002
Owner: DOH··· 🔒
EXISTING RETAIL STORE CHANGE TO NEW CARRY OUT RESTAURANT FIT OUT. NEW INTERIOR F… JOHNATHAN CAMPBELL
2026-06-03 General Construction 5100 39TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20016
Owner: BAK··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL BAKER, ROBIN L
2026-06-03 General Construction 723 MORTON ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20010 PERMIT
2026-06-03 Plumbing 2917 AKRON PL SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20020
Owner: STR··· 🔒
PLUMBING AND GAS STRONG-BROWN, DOROTHY
2026-06-03 General Construction 4509 COLORADO AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20011 EXPEDITED HEATHER BOONSTRA
2026-06-03 General Construction 4631 KENMORE DR NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20007
Owner: GRO··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL GROSSMAN, JACK E
2026-06-03 General Construction 301 JEFFERSON ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20011
Owner: GRI··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL GRIER, MILESHA
2026-06-03 General Construction 1899 L ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20036
Owner: TAI··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL TAICOON 1899 L STREET LLC
2026-06-03 HVAC/Mech 2189 RIDGELINE LN SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20020
Owner: NVR··· 🔒
MECHANICAL NVR, INC
2026-06-03 Plumbing 1817 SWANN ST NW D, WASHINGTON, DC 20009
Owner: KAN··· 🔒
PLUMBING AND GAS KANTOR, DANIELLE S
2026-06-03 General Construction 3351 DENVER ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20020
Owner: POL··· 🔒
BUILDING STEVEN G STAHL
2026-06-03 HVAC/Mech 2185 RIDGELINE LN SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20020
Owner: NVR··· 🔒
MECHANICAL NVR, INC
2026-06-03 General Construction 5606 KANSAS AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20011
Owner: RIC··· 🔒
BUILDING DOMINIC DIPIETRO
2026-06-03 HVAC/Mech 2181 RIDGELINE LN SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20020
Owner: NVR··· 🔒
MECHANICAL NVR INC
2026-06-03 General Construction 710 11TH ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20003
Owner: LYN··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL LYNCH, THOMAS R
2026-06-03 Plumbing 710 11TH ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20003
Owner: LYN··· 🔒
PLUMBING AND GAS LYNCH, THOMAS R
2026-06-03 HVAC/Mech 4536 LOWELL ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20016
Owner: ART··· 🔒
MECHANICAL ART 4536 LOWELL ST LLC
2026-06-03 HVAC/Mech 2187 RIDGELINE LN SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20020
Owner: NVR··· 🔒
MECHANICAL NVR, INC
2026-06-03 General Construction 1306 COLUMBIA RD NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20009
Owner: COL··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL COLUMBIA HGTS VILLAGE APARTMENT LP
2026-06-03 HVAC/Mech 1211 MORSE ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002
Owner: ELI··· 🔒
MECHANICAL ELIZABETH A TEEGARDEN TRUSTEE
2026-06-03 General Construction 4941 CALL PL SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20019
Owner: ARI··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL ARINZE LIVING TRUST
2026-06-03 HVAC/Mech 316 F ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002
Owner: 316··· 🔒
MECHANICAL 316 F STREET LLC
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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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