Washington DC Building Permits & Contractor Leads

8,592 indexed permits · 4,487 active contractors · Washington DC, District of Columbia.

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Date Type Value Address Details Contractor / Status Save
2026-06-03 Solar 2923 YOST PL NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20018
Owner: LOV··· 🔒
Rooftop solar installation 33 400w panels. Roof repair or replacement as needed NULL NULL; MATTHEW YOUNG
2026-06-03 Windows/Doors 1407 37TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20007
Owner: GEO··· 🔒
Exterior restoration and replace in kind repairs. Replace all windows and one re… NULL NULL; MARCY GIANNUNZIO
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 Plumbing 4601 HILLSIDE RD SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20019
Owner: MOS··· 🔒
PLUMBING AND GAS MOSELEY, L D
2026-06-03 Plumbing 1170 MORSE ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002
Owner: JOH··· 🔒
PLUMBING JOHNSON, MOLLY
2026-06-03 General Construction 3413 Q ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20007
Owner: MUH··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL MUHAMAD, ANAN H
2026-06-03 Solar 6607 16TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20012
Owner: DON··· 🔒
Commission of Fine Arts jurisdiction area Rooftop solar installation 29 400w pan… NULL NULL; MATTHEW YOUNG
2026-06-03 HVAC/Mech 1829 16TH ST NW 4, WASHINGTON, DC 20009
Owner: MCA··· 🔒
HISTORIC Replace existing kitchen cabinetry and countertops. Remove 30 inches of… NULL NULL; MICHAEL MURPHY
2026-06-03 General Construction 636 NICHOLSON ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20011
Owner: HAB··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL HABTEMICAEL, SENAIT
2026-06-03 Fire Protection 1405 37TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20007
Owner: GEO··· 🔒
Interior level 2 alteration. Replace existing gas hot water heater and furnace w… NULL NULL; MARCY GIANNUNZIO
2026-06-03 General Construction 2214 30TH ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20020
Owner: CAR··· 🔒
BUILDING DOMINIC DIPIETRO
2026-06-03 HVAC/Mech 1407 37TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20007
Owner: GEO··· 🔒
In the Georgetown Historic District In the Commission of Fine Arts jurisdiction … NULL NULL; MARCY GIANNUNZIO
2026-06-03 HVAC/Mech 1211 MORSE ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002
Owner: ELI··· 🔒
MECHANICAL ELIZABETH A TEEGARDEN TRUSTEE
2026-06-03 General Construction 1211 MORSE ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002
Owner: ELI··· 🔒
GAS FITTING ELIZABETH A TEEGARDEN TRUSTEE
2026-06-03 Plumbing 1916 17TH ST NW 410, WASHINGTON, DC 20009
Owner: ALE··· 🔒
PLUMBING AND GAS ALESSE, ELIZABETH
2026-06-03 General Construction 2242 HALL PL NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20007
Owner: BEJ··· 🔒
BUILDING NOEL BEJARANO
2026-06-03 HVAC/Mech 2235 49TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20007
Owner: KAC··· 🔒
Mechanical trade Permit NULL NULL; LEON THOMPSON
2026-06-03 General Construction 2229 M ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002
Owner: 222··· 🔒
The proposed construction consists of drilled steel soldier pile and lagging wal… ROSHAUN DENNIS
2026-06-03 Plumbing 611 KEEFER PL NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20010
Owner: TKL··· 🔒
PLUMBING AND GAS TKLEWOLD, BIZUAYHEU A
2026-06-03 HVAC/Mech 5434 30TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20015
Owner: BRU··· 🔒
MECHANICAL BRUNET, DARIA
2026-06-03 Plumbing 4501 CONNECTICUT AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20008
Owner: ALB··· 🔒
PLUMBING AND GAS ALBEMARLE JV SPE LLC
2026-06-03 General Construction 1414 22ND ST NW 36, WASHINGTON, DC 20037
Owner: BRU··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL BRUCE F. BRODER TRUSTEE
2026-06-03 Plumbing 710 11TH ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20003
Owner: LYN··· 🔒
PLUMBING AND GAS LYNCH, THOMAS R
2026-06-03 Windows/Doors 1953 3RD ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20001
Owner: DCW··· 🔒
Install new steel roll-up garage door - rear yard TIMOTHY WARREN
2026-06-03 General Construction 5020 KLINGLE ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20016
Owner: RIC··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL RICK, JONATHAN
2026-06-03 Plumbing 139 11TH ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002
Owner: RIC··· 🔒
PLUMBING AND GAS RICHTER, LEE A
2026-06-03 Demolition 728 CRITTENDEN ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20017
Owner: WYC··· 🔒
Alteration level 2 - interior renovation. selective demolition, drywall installa… RICO WASHINGTON
2026-06-03 General Construction 950 F ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20004
Owner: JEM··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL JEMAL'S ATLANTIC LLC
2026-06-03 General Construction 710 11TH ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20003
Owner: LYN··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL LYNCH, THOMAS R
2026-06-03 HVAC/Mech 3207 FOXHALL RD NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20016
Owner: AIN··· 🔒
MECHANICAL AINSLEY, JULIA E
2026-06-03 Fence 2218 IRVING ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20020
Owner: CAL··· 🔒
New privacy fence (see DC Surveyors Plat for location) TIMOTHY WARREN
2026-06-03 Pool/Spa 3306 14TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20010
Owner: SAM··· 🔒
Site of Riggs-Tompkins Building TENANT IMPROVEMENT/ALTERATIONS TO INTERIOR BUILD… THUY LE / CHRIS VU
2026-06-03 General Construction 723 MORTON ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20010 PERMIT
2026-06-03 General Construction 3106 ALABAMA AVE SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20020
Owner: PER··· 🔒
BUILDING DOMINIC DIPIETRO
2026-06-03 General Construction 5035 SARGENT RD NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20017
Owner: BRE··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL - HEAVY UP BREZELL, TERRY M
2026-06-03 General Construction 3730 OLIVER ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20015
Owner: LEE··· 🔒
Electrical Trade Permit JEFFERSON BETMARIK
2026-06-03 General Construction 1104 TRINIDAD AVE NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002
Owner: LIN··· 🔒
BUILDING MARGO RICKS
2026-06-03 HVAC/Mech 2812 POMEROY RD SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20020
Owner: 281··· 🔒
Mechanical trade Permit THEODORE BAILEY
2026-06-03 Plumbing 1817 SWANN ST NW D, WASHINGTON, DC 20009
Owner: KAN··· 🔒
PLUMBING AND GAS KANTOR, DANIELLE S
2026-06-03 HVAC/Mech 316 F ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002
Owner: 316··· 🔒
MECHANICAL 316 F STREET LLC
2026-06-03 General Construction 4116 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR AVE SW, WASHINGTON, DC 20032
Owner: 412··· 🔒
BUILDING DOMINIC DIPIETRO
2026-06-03 General Construction 4301 13TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20011
Owner: DIS··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
2026-06-03 General Construction 620 NICHOLSON ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20011
Owner: PAR··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL PARK ROAD LLC
2026-06-03 General Construction 1625 K ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20006
Owner: ZG ··· 🔒
Repair/replace the following for a modernization of elevators to include fixture… INSPECTOR STEVENS
2026-06-03 Plumbing 1007 4TH ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002
Owner: PAR··· 🔒
PLUMBING PARMER, JONATHAN
2026-06-03 Plumbing 1842 CALIFORNIA ST NW 17B, WASHINGTON, DC 20009
Owner: GAF··· 🔒
PLUMBING AND GAS GAFFNEY, THERESA W
2026-06-03 General Construction 1661 CRESCENT PL NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20009
Owner: 166··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL 1661 CRESCENT PLACE NW INC
2026-06-03 General Construction 4509 COLORADO AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20011 EXPEDITED HEATHER BOONSTRA
2026-06-03 Plumbing 1729 WISCONSIN AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20007
Owner: ABU··· 🔒
PLUMBING AND GAS ABUNAIPOKE LLC
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 3259 M ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20007
Owner: L U··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL L U F ASSOCIATES LLC
2026-06-03 General Construction 301 37TH ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20019 PERMIT
2026-06-03 Solar 1815 - 1831 P ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20020
Owner: GAR··· 🔒
COMMERCIAL GRID ROOF MOUNTED INTERACTIVE SOLAR INSTALLATION SYSTEM AC SIZE @ STC… NICK HAYES
2026-06-03 Plumbing 4732 BENNING RD SE 404, WASHINGTON, DC 20019
Owner: MAR··· 🔒
PLUMBING AND GAS MARSHALL, TYRA
2026-06-03 General Construction 3295 M ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20007
Owner: MIL··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL MILLER M STREET LLC
2026-06-03 HVAC/Mech 5232 SHERIER PL NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20016
Owner: TER··· 🔒
MECHANICAL TERESA SAAVEDRA TRUSTEE
2026-06-03 General Construction 301 37TH ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20019 PERMIT
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 1260 21ST ST NW 1, WASHINGTON, DC 20036
Owner: RUF··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL RUFFO, RONALD J
2026-06-03 Plumbing 5514 CAROLINA PL NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20016
Owner: LUC··· 🔒
PLUMBING AND GAS LUCHSINGER, DANIEL W
2026-06-03 HVAC/Mech 4744 6TH PL NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20017
Owner: MUR··· 🔒
MECHANICAL MURRAY, KATHY
2026-06-03 General Construction 1030 GIRARD ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20017
Owner: DEV··· 🔒
Electrical Trade Permit DAMIEN PARTEE
2026-06-03 General Construction 2210 RHODE ISLAND AVE NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20018 PERMIT
2026-06-03 Plumbing 612 VAN BUREN ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20012
Owner: WIL··· 🔒
Plumbing trade Permit NULL NULL; MICHAEL VITO
2026-06-03 General Construction 3700 O ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20057
Owner: PRE··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL PRESIDENT & DIRECTORS OF GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY
2026-06-03 General Construction 1817 8TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20001
Owner: TES··· 🔒
HISTORIC Capping of two inoperable chimneys TESSEMA, SIMA
2026-06-02 Pool/Spa 2003 18TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20009
Owner: WEL··· 🔒
COVERED STREATERY IN PUBLIC SPACE. DDOT TRACKING NUMBER 11178659 DAVE BLOOM
2026-06-02 General Construction 1600 WEBSTER ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20017
Owner: SOC··· 🔒
UPGRADE EXISTING WET CHEMICAL SYSTEM BILL SAUNDERS
2026-06-02 Solar 1844 BRUCE PL SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20020
Owner: DIS··· 🔒
This is a Revision for Permit: SOL2501207 to match Stamped Plans from 22 Panels … NULL NULL; JOHN WILLIAMS
2026-06-02 Roofing 1373 JEFFERSON ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20011
Owner: UQD··· 🔒
To install 25.52kw dc on roof of the building MARGO RICKS
2026-06-02 General Construction 332 KENNEDY ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20011
Owner: PAN··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL PANKEY, FONTELLA
2026-06-02 General Construction 4418 DUBOIS PL SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20019
Owner: EDW··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL EDWARDS, GWYNETT
2026-06-02 General Construction 1899 L ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20036
Owner: TAI··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL TAICOON 1899 L STREET LLC
2026-06-02 Windows/Doors 6008 SLIGO MILL RD NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20011
Owner: TAY··· 🔒
Replacement in Kind of Windows TAYLOR, CYNTHIA A
2026-06-02 General Construction 1521 WISCONSIN AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20007
Owner: JTK··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL JTK INVESTMENTS LLC
2026-06-02 Plumbing 2175 DUNMORE LN NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20007
Owner: FAR··· 🔒
Plumbing trade Permit MICHAEL JOHNSON
2026-06-02 Plumbing 210 14TH PL NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002
Owner: MOR··· 🔒
Plumbing trade Permit NA NA; BRYCE CARRINGTON
2026-06-02 General Construction 55 M ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20003
Owner: 55M··· 🔒
Demising wall on the 3rd floor. JASON BENTLEY
2026-06-02 Plumbing 2128 FLAGLER PL NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20001
Owner: EDW··· 🔒
PLUMBING AND GAS EDWARDS, A M
2026-06-02 General Construction 7708 MORNINGSIDE DR NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20012
Owner: BER··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL BERGER, BENJAMIN
2026-06-02 General Construction 4539 SOUTH DAKOTA AVE NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20017
Owner: DUA··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL DUARTE, REGINA L
2026-06-02 Plumbing 4629 CHESAPEAKE ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20016
Owner: BEN··· 🔒
PLUMBING AND GAS BENSKY, ERIC A
2026-06-02 HVAC/Mech 4629 CHESAPEAKE ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20016
Owner: BEN··· 🔒
MECHANICAL BENSKY, ERIC A
2026-06-02 General Construction 147 S ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20001
Owner: PEN··· 🔒
Convert basement to a separate unit; Change-of-Use to a TWO-FAMILY FLAT. KARL STEWART
2026-06-02 General Construction 2419 25TH ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20020
Owner: 240··· 🔒
Two (2) 3500# traction elevators, N1JG06 & N1JG07 NICHOL BREVIG
2026-06-02 Solar 1825 TUBMAN RD SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20020
Owner: DIS··· 🔒
This is a Revision for Permit: SOL2501194 to match Stamped Plans from 20 Panels … NULL NULL; JOHN WILLIAMS
2026-06-02 Solar 3200 STANTON RD SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20020
Owner: DIS··· 🔒
This is a Revision for Permit: SOL2501226 to match Stamped Plans from 20 Panels … NULL NULL; JOHN WILLIAMS
2026-06-02 General Construction 2700 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR AVE SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20032
Owner: DIS··· 🔒
Verizon proposes to install 9 Antennas, on a tower, 1 standby generator and 2 co… NETWORK BUILDING + CONSULTING
2026-06-02 General Construction 3001 R ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20007
Owner: OAK··· 🔒
CFA & HISTORIC Existing brick patio will be removed and replaced one step higher… JARED HERMAN
2026-06-02 Plumbing 2828 UPTON ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20008
Owner: AIZ··· 🔒
Plumbing trade Permit LOUIS C COPELAND
2026-06-02 General Construction 1642 FORT DAVIS ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20020
Owner: BEA··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL BEAL-TYDINGS, DIANE
2026-06-02 General Construction 1329 INDEPENDENCE CT SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20003
Owner: MAR··· 🔒
In the Capitol Hill Historic District Remodling bathroom, replacing the sinks, t… MARK ANTHONY CHARLES
2026-06-02 HVAC/Mech 701 8TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20001
Owner: JEM··· 🔒
CHI-TWN / H NEW INTERIOR CONSTRUCTION OF A PORTION OF THE 2ND FLOOR. THE WORK CO… JANICE MILLAR MARUT
2026-06-02 General Construction 275 56TH ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20019
Owner: TIL··· 🔒
BUILDING NICK HAYES
2026-06-02 Plumbing 3425 25TH ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20020
Owner: PAR··· 🔒
PLUMBING PARKER, KENYATTA R
2026-06-02 General Construction 1310 NORTH CAPITOL ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20002 PERMIT
2026-06-02 Plumbing 4304 GEORGIA AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20011
Owner: STE··· 🔒
PLUMBING STEPHENSON, AUBREY
2026-06-02 HVAC/Mech 1800 G ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20006
Owner: NOR··· 🔒
Mechanical trade Permit GEORGE OWEN
2026-06-02 Plumbing 1279 OWEN PL NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002
Owner: NEM··· 🔒
PLUMBING NEMETH, MARCUS R
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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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1. MARGO RICKS 🔥 167 permits/30d Active 264 (264) Electrical - Verifying…
2. NA NA; BRYCE CARRINGTON 🔥 82 permits/30d Active 202 (202) Plumbing - Verifying…
3. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA HOUSING… 🔥 88 permits/30d Active 136 (136) Electrical - Verifying…
4. MARCOS ARREDONDO TORRES 🔥 44 permits/30d Active 88 (88) Electrical - Verifying…
5. NULL NULL; KARLEN MURRAY 🔥 34 permits/30d Active 73 (73) HVAC - Verifying…
6. DOMINIC DIPIETRO 🔥 35 permits/30d Active 63 (63) - Verifying…
7. CHRISTOPHER HARTMAN 🔥 23 permits/30d Active 61 (61) Plumbing - Verifying…
8. DFM PERMITS 🔥 46 permits/30d Active 57 (57) New Construction - Verifying…
9. NULL NULL; JOHN WILLIAMS 🔥 46 permits/30d Active 56 (56) Solar - Verifying…
10. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA 🔥 26 permits/30d Active 54 (54) Electrical - Verifying…
11. MCMILLAN ASSOCIATES LLC 🔥 14 permits/30d Active 53 (53) Electrical - Verifying…
12. NICK HAYES 🔥 19 permits/30d Active 45 (45) HVAC - 🔒 Reveal
13. NA NA; MARGO RICKS 🔥 22 permits/30d Active 45 (45) Roofing - Verifying…
14. STEVEN G STAHL 🔥 15 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 40 (40) Plumbing - Verifying…
17. SAM HOLLEN 🔥 17 permits/30d Active 38 (38) Interior Renovation - Verifying…
18. NULL NULL; RAQUEL FLORES 🔥 25 permits/30d Active 36 (36) Plumbing - Verifying…
19. NULL NULL; MICHELLE CLANCY 🔥 12 permits/30d Active 31 (31) Landscaping & Exterior - Verifying…
20. MATTHEW YOUNG 🔥 11 permits/30d Active 30 (30) 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 8 permits/30d Active 27 (27) Solar - Verifying…
24. INSPECTOR STEVENS 🔥 13 permits/30d Active 26 (26) 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.

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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 4,487 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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