Washington DC Building Permits & Contractor Leads

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Date Type Value Address Details Contractor / Status Save
2026-06-12 General Construction 635 FLORIDA AVE NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002
Owner: 635··· 🔒
Revision to the existing permit number B2504871 to reflect the correct installed… 635 FLORIDA AVE NE LLC
2026-06-12 Plumbing 214 2ND ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20003
Owner: CHA··· 🔒
PLUMBING AND GAS CHALASANI, PUNNAIAH V
2026-06-12 Roofing 4305 - 4345 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20016
Owner: JAS··· 🔒
THE SCOPE OF WORK OF THIS PROJECT INCLUDES CONCRETE REPAIRS THROUGHOUT THE PROJE… BELA MAIJ
2026-06-12 HVAC/Mech 3016 EASTERN AVE NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20018
Owner: FOR··· 🔒
MECHANICAL FORT LINCOLN EASTERN AVENUE LLC
2026-06-12 General Construction 700 KENILWORTH TER NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20019
Owner: 10 ··· 🔒
Install support of excavation measures bracing and tiebacks to construct 118-uni… DFM PERMITS
2026-06-12 Windows/Doors 1826 18TH ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20020
Owner: KER··· 🔒
Installation of exterior window wells on private property AMANDA BARLEY
2026-06-12 General Construction 817 18TH ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002
Owner: GEO··· 🔒
BUILDING GEORGE E PITT
2026-06-12 Plumbing 5 BRANDYWINE ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20032
Owner: BRA··· 🔒
Plumbing trade Permit KEYT DAVIS
2026-06-12 Plumbing 1911 NEW HAMPSHIRE AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20009
Owner: BIT··· 🔒
PLUMBING AND GAS BITTNER, PATRICK
2026-06-12 General Construction 5017 9TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20011
Owner: BAT··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL BATHEJA, AMAN
2026-06-12 Plumbing 3650 WARDER ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20010
Owner: MAG··· 🔒
Plumbing trade Permit NA NA; BRYCE CARRINGTON
2026-06-12 General Construction 5023 FULTON ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20016
Owner: 261··· 🔒
Revision to permit B2601690 to install a covered open front porch. AMANDA BARLEY
2026-06-12 Plumbing 2700 36TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20007
Owner: 270··· 🔒
PLUMBING 2700 36TH LLC
2026-06-12 General Construction 419 CONSTITUTION AVE NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002
Owner: SAP··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL SAPIRO, TODD
2026-06-12 Pool/Spa 1000 H ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002
Owner: 152··· 🔒
ADDITION AND ALTERATION OF A 5 STORY + PARITIAL CELLAR, PENTNOUSE MULTIFAMILY RE… GINGER TEAPOLE
2026-06-12 Plumbing 3316 E ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20019
Owner: TAY··· 🔒
Plumbing trade Permit NA NA; BRYCE CARRINGTON
2026-06-12 Plumbing 3634 10TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20010
Owner: MAH··· 🔒
Plumbing trade Permit NA NA; BRYCE CARRINGTON
2026-06-12 Plumbing 1756 L ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002
Owner: BRO··· 🔒
Plumbing trade Permit NA NA; BRYCE CARRINGTON
2026-06-12 Plumbing 1605 LINCOLN RD NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002
Owner: AZA··· 🔒
PLUMBING AZANAW, ARMACHO
2026-06-12 Windows/Doors 2139 YOUNG ST SE 101, WASHINGTON, DC 20020
Owner: MIL··· 🔒
REMOVE/REPLACE 5 WINDOWS; NO STRUCTURAL CHANGES NA NA; SCOTT DOUGHMAN
2026-06-12 Plumbing 1339 C ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002
Owner: PAM··· 🔒
Plumbing trade Permit MANNING SAVAGE
2026-06-12 General Construction 3200 6TH ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20032
Owner: DIS··· 🔒
This is the construction a DC Public School MLK Elementary 3200 6th St SE. Seeki… C/O MCN BUILD
2026-06-12 HVAC/Mech 5074 CENTRAL AVE SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20019
Owner: DYK··· 🔒
Mechanical trade Permit JEREMY HAIRSTON
2026-06-12 Plumbing 701 8TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20001
Owner: JEM··· 🔒
PLUMBING AND GAS JEMALS PORTRAIT BUILDING LLC
2026-06-12 HVAC/Mech 2201 WISCONSIN AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20007
Owner: MRW··· 🔒
INTERIOR ALTERATION OF LEVEL B1 INTO A WHITE-BOX CONDITION FOR INSTALLATION OF F… OLUFELA PYNE
2026-06-12 General Construction 1455 PENNSYLVANIA AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20004
Owner: WIL··· 🔒
Electrical Trade Permit NULL NULL;
2026-06-12 General Construction 1911 NEW HAMPSHIRE AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20009
Owner: BIT··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL BITTNER, PATRICK
2026-06-12 General Construction 4904 EAST CAPITOL ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20019
Owner: BAI··· 🔒
BUILDING BRIAN BROWN
2026-06-12 General Construction 5510 SHERIER PL NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20016
Owner: HEI··· 🔒
Electrical Trade Permit IOAN DRAGOI
2026-06-12 General Construction 1512 CRITTENDEN ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20011
Owner: GEN··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL - HEAVY UP GENNER, BYRON A
2026-06-12 Plumbing 605 SHERIDAN ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20011
Owner: HAY··· 🔒
PLUMBING HAYES, ARTHUR E
2026-06-12 General Construction 4920 B ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20019
Owner: UHU··· 🔒
Electrical Trade Permit DAMIEN PARTEE
2026-06-11 Fence 2501 11TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20001
Owner: UNI··· 🔒
THE GRASS FIELD SHALL BE REPLACED WITH AN ARTIFICIAL TURF FIELD. A PLANTING AREA… NNEKA SHELTON
2026-06-11 General Construction 4416 FESSENDEN ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20016
Owner: LER··· 🔒
Partial underpinning of existing basement wall foundations NULL NULL; ALI SHAKERI
2026-06-11 General Construction 2915 CONNECTICUT AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20008
Owner: CON··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL CONNECTICUT PLAZA PROPERTY LP
2026-06-11 Plumbing 3050 K ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20007
Owner: WHD··· 🔒
Plumbing trade Permit NA NA; WHDC OWNER LLC
2026-06-11 Pool/Spa 2626 PENNSYLVANIA AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20037
Owner: LE ··· 🔒
Commission of Fine Arts jurisdiction area The scope of work includes constructin… NATE AKEY
2026-06-11 HVAC/Mech 1118 EAST CAPITOL ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002
Owner: THE··· 🔒
In the Capitol Hill Historic District Interior renovation of existing kitchen an… NULL NULL; EMILY HIRST
2026-06-11 General Construction 2301 CATHEDRAL AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20008
Owner: CON··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL CONNECTICUT PLAZA PROPERTY LP
2026-06-11 General Construction 2901 CONNECTICUT AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20008
Owner: CON··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL CONNECTICUT PLAZA PROPERTY LP
2026-06-11 General Construction 2331 CATHEDRAL AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20008
Owner: CON··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL CONNECTICUT PLAZA PROPERTY LP
2026-06-11 Roofing 1333 30TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20007
Owner: GOL··· 🔒
Remove old torch down roof membrane on main roof and replace with Fibertite roof… NULL NULL; GERARDO PEREZ
2026-06-11 Plumbing 4111 GARRISON ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20016
Owner: COL··· 🔒
PLUMBING AND GAS COLLINS, KIRSTEN L
2026-06-11 General Construction 2401 PENNSYLVANIA AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20037
Owner: 7K ··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL 7K 2401 LLC
2026-06-11 Plumbing 718 KENYON ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20010
Owner: GOH··· 🔒
PLUMBING GOHEN, JASON S
2026-06-11 General Construction 701 JEFFERSON ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20011
Owner: CHE··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL CHERYL JEANNINE RICH TRUSTEE
2026-06-11 Plumbing 1427 35TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20007
Owner: ROD··· 🔒
Plumbing trade Permit NA NA; BRYCE CARRINGTON
2026-06-11 Plumbing 633 FLORIDA AVE NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002
Owner: 63V··· 🔒
PLUMBING AND GAS 63VE LLC
2026-06-11 General Construction 1027 IRVING ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20017
Owner: COR··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL CORR, ALLISON S
2026-06-11 Plumbing 810 RANDOLPH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20011
Owner: PHI··· 🔒
Plumbing trade Permit NA NA; BRYCE CARRINGTON
2026-06-11 Solar 1859 TOBIAS DR SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20020
Owner: DIS··· 🔒
This is a Revision for Permit: SOL2501176 to match Stamped Plans from 17 Panels … NULL NULL; JOHN WILLIAMS
2026-06-11 Plumbing 78 54TH ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20019
Owner: ISH··· 🔒
Plumbing trade Permit NA NA; BRYCE CARRINGTON
2026-06-11 Plumbing 726 OTIS PL NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20010
Owner: NIE··· 🔒
Plumbing trade Permit NA NA; BRYCE CARRINGTON
2026-06-11 HVAC/Mech 1911 NEW HAMPSHIRE AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20009
Owner: BIT··· 🔒
MECHANICAL BITTNER, PATRICK
2026-06-11 General Construction 2100 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR AVE SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20020
Owner: 210··· 🔒
HISTORIC CHANGE OF USE FROM HAIR SALON TO CONVENIENCE STORE. ADANECH GEBREMESKEL
2026-06-11 General Construction 6628 EASTERN AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20012
Owner: STO··· 🔒
INTERIOR ONLY; No exterior work proposed or authorized under the scope of this p… GEORGE MACKASMIEL
2026-06-11 Plumbing 812 RANDOLPH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20011
Owner: CRA··· 🔒
Plumbing trade Permit NA NA; BRYCE CARRINGTON
2026-06-11 HVAC/Mech 1646 GALES ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002
Owner: PAR··· 🔒
SELECTIVE DEMOLITION. RE-CONFIGURE EXISTING KITCHEN. REPLACE IN KIND BATHROOM AN… ANTHONY JONES
2026-06-11 Plumbing 901 4TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20001
Owner: DIS··· 🔒
PLUMBING AND GAS DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA BAR
2026-06-11 Plumbing 700 M ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20003
Owner: 770··· 🔒
PLUMBING AND GAS 770 M STREET LLC
2026-06-11 Plumbing 1651 C ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002
Owner: MUR··· 🔒
PLUMBING AND GAS MURPHY, HALEY A
2026-06-11 General Construction 650 PENNSYLVANIA AVE SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20003
Owner: 644··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL 644-654 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE…
2026-06-11 HVAC/Mech 2622 41ST ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20007
Owner: 262··· 🔒
MECHANICAL 2622 41ST GROUP LLC
2026-06-11 Plumbing 1701 NORTH CAPITOL ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002
Owner: DAI··· 🔒
PLUMBING AND GAS DAI, YUE R
2026-06-11 General Construction 1513 16TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20036
Owner: 151··· 🔒
HISTORIC Underpin of existing perimeter walls ADAM CRAIN
2026-06-11 Plumbing 1420 35TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20007
Owner: STE··· 🔒
Plumbing trade Permit NA NA; BRYCE CARRINGTON
2026-06-11 Solar 1846 BRUCE PL SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20020
Owner: DIS··· 🔒
This is a Revision for Permit: SOL2501210 to match Stamped Plans from 19 Panels … NULL NULL; JOHN WILLIAMS
2026-06-11 Plumbing 526 59TH ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20019
Owner: 526··· 🔒
PLUMBING AND GAS 526 59TH LLC
2026-06-11 General Construction 3848 SOUTH CAPITOL ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20032 PERMIT
2026-06-11 General Construction 2901 ALBEMARLE ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20008
Owner: ABR··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL ABRAMS, MICHAEL D
2026-06-11 HVAC/Mech 4115 46TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20016
Owner: DIL··· 🔒
MECHANICAL DILAN INVESTMENT 1003 LLC
2026-06-11 Plumbing 655 15TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20005
Owner: AN ··· 🔒
PLUMBING AND GAS AN METROPOLITAN OWNER LLC
2026-06-11 Plumbing 3338 STUYVESANT PL NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20015
Owner: MCC··· 🔒
PLUMBING AND GAS MCCUSKER, SUSAN B
2026-06-11 General Construction 600 5TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20001
Owner: WAS··· 🔒
Interior fit out of Spec. Suites, Multi-Tenant Corridor, and the lobby in front … MARIEL SIMKO
2026-06-11 HVAC/Mech 2200 PENNSYLVANIA AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20037
Owner: GEO··· 🔒
Fit out of existing tenant space on 7th floor to include selective demolition, c… MARIEL SIMKO
2026-06-11 General Construction 4018 ILLINOIS AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20011
Owner: DEG··· 🔒
BUILDING MATTHEW YOUNG
2026-06-11 General Construction 25 LOUISIANA AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20001 PERMIT
2026-06-11 General Construction 600 5TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20001
Owner: WAS··· 🔒
Interior fit out of Spec. Suites, Multi-Tenant Corridor, and the lobby in front … MARIEL SIMKO
2026-06-11 General Construction 1228 17TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20036
Owner: THE··· 🔒
Historic Chimney extension in support of work for adjoining property 1224 17th S… CATARINA FERREIRA
2026-06-11 General Construction 2930 CHAIN BRIDGE RD NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20016
Owner: CBR··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL CBR CONSTRUCTION LLC
2026-06-11 General Construction 2220 16TH ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20018
Owner: REY··· 🔒
BUILDING MARGO RICKS
2026-06-11 Plumbing 1523 OAK ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20010
Owner: FUN··· 🔒
PLUMBING FUNCES, MERCEDES
2026-06-11 General Construction 2220 16TH ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20018
Owner: REY··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL - GENERAL MARGO RICKS
2026-06-11 General Construction 1802 BENNING RD NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002
Owner: MER··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL MERSHA, GENET
2026-06-11 General Construction 920 W ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20001
Owner: 920··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL 920 W STREET NW, LLC
2026-06-11 HVAC/Mech 3432 21ST ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20020
Owner: FIN··· 🔒
Mechanical trade Permit MANNING SAVAGE
2026-06-11 Plumbing 3236 M ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20007
Owner: CLY··· 🔒
PLUMBING AND GAS CLYDES INCORPORATED
2026-06-11 Plumbing 3432 21ST ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20020
Owner: FIN··· 🔒
Plumbing trade Permit MANNING SAVAGE
2026-06-11 General Construction 1717 PENNSYLVANIA AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20006
Owner: 171··· 🔒
Electrical Trade Permit MARCO CHAPONAN
2026-06-11 General Construction 45 Q ST SW, WASHINGTON, DC 20024 PERMIT
2026-06-11 Plumbing 1331 L ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20005
Owner: MAN··· 🔒
PLUMBING AND GAS MANGER 8-10-34 TRUST PARTNERS LLC
2026-06-11 General Construction 1125 15TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20005
Owner: MQM··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL MQMF 1125 15TH STREET LLC
2026-06-11 General Construction 4830 LOUGHBORO RD NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20016
Owner: AKI··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL AKIMOTO, SATOHIRO
2026-06-11 Plumbing 4001 CALVERT ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20007
Owner: DIS··· 🔒
Work will be confined to the active construction areas and will consist of aspha… LEONARDO GALVAO
2026-06-11 Plumbing 244 57TH PL NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20019
Owner: LOV··· 🔒
PLUMBING LOVE, DELON
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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.

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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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