Washington DC Building Permits & Contractor Data

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Washington DC had 3706 new building permits filed in the last 30 days, led by 991 electrical, 916 plumbing and 598 general construction. The average project value is $13,496.

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Recent Building Permits in Washington DC

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Building Activity in Washington DC

12,889 records — permits and code violations sorted by date

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Date Type Address Details Contractor / Status
2026-04-27 SUPPLEMENTAL 2021 K ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20006 Electrical Trade Permit ABDULLAH SHABAN
2026-04-27 CONSTRUCTION 1203 G ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002 Revision to B2504889, which was a revision to B2402756:Change to kitchen layout … ADAM CRAIN
2026-04-27 POST CARD 5725 CHILLUM PL NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20011 BUILDING ALEX HAMILTON
2026-04-27 SUPPLEMENTAL 2042 37TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20007 ELECTRICAL ALPACA, YNTY M
2026-04-27 SUPPLEMENTAL 2916 PORTER ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20008 ELECTRICAL ALPUCHE, PAUL E
2026-04-27 SUPPLEMENTAL 131 VARNUM ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20011 MECHANICAL ANAMELECHI, CERVASE
2026-04-27 SUPPLEMENTAL 131 VARNUM ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20011 ELECTRICAL ANAMELECHI, CERVASE
2026-04-27 POST CARD 1710 2ND ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20001 PLUMBING ANAND SHAH
2026-04-27 CONSTRUCTION 1922 FREDERICK DOUGLASS CT SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20020 Contractor to work on private property on 12/24/2026 thru 12/25/26 from 7am to 7… ANTHONY CARROLL
2026-04-27 CONSTRUCTION 1922 FREDERICK DOUGLASS CT SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20020 Contractor to work on private property on 9/7/2026 from 7am to 7pm. ANTHONY CARROLL
2026-04-27 CONSTRUCTION 1922 FREDERICK DOUGLASS CT SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20020 Contractor to work on private property on 5/25/2026 from 7am to 7pm. ANTHONY CARROLL
2026-04-27 CONSTRUCTION 1922 FREDERICK DOUGLASS CT SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20020 Contractor to work on private property on 11/25/2026 thru 11/26/26 from 7am to 7… ANTHONY CARROLL
2026-04-27 SUPPLEMENTAL 635 A ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002 Electrical Trade Permit ANTHONY CUSIMANO
2026-04-27 SUPPLEMENTAL 1320 MONTELLO AVE NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002 ELECTRICAL ARAIA, GIDEON
2026-04-27 SUPPLEMENTAL 717 QUEBEC PL NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20010 ELECTRICAL AUGER, ULYSSES H
2026-04-27 POST CARD 4501 WESTERN AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20016 GAS FITTING BASIL, VIRGINIA M
2026-04-27 CONSTRUCTION 1201 NEW YORK AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20005 The construction scope includes tenant office renovation with interior partition… BENJAMIN FULLER
2026-04-27 SUPPLEMENTAL 3401 LOWELL ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20016 MECHANICAL BULGER, DANIELLE W
2026-04-27 SUPPLEMENTAL 3401 LOWELL ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20016 PLUMBING AND GAS BULGER, DANIELLE W
2026-04-27 SUPPLEMENTAL 3401 LOWELL ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20016 ELECTRICAL BULGER, DANIELLE W
2026-04-27 SUPPLEMENTAL 3203 7TH ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20017 ELECTRICAL CAMERON, CHERYL W
2026-04-27 SUPPLEMENTAL 5000 12TH ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20017 ELECTRICAL CHERNT, ASELEFECH
2026-04-27 SUPPLEMENTAL 4000 1ST PL SW, WASHINGTON, DC 20032 Plumbing trade Permit CHRISTOPHER HARTMAN
2026-04-27 POST CARD 601 GALLATIN ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20011 PLUMBING COLBERT, OLEATHIA R
2026-04-27 SUPPLEMENTAL 701 PENNSYLVANIA AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20004 Electrical Trade Permit COLLEEN BOGAN
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1. NA NA; BRYCE CARRINGTON 🔥 87 permits/30d Active 🔥 Hot 107 (107) Plumbing - Verifying…
2. MARGO RICKS 🔥 42 permits/30d Active 🔥 Hot 51 (51) General Construction - Verifying…
3. NULL NULL; KARLEN MURRAY 🔥 33 permits/30d Active Warm 41 (41) HVAC - Verifying…
4. STEVEN G STAHL 🔥 31 permits/30d Active 🔥 Hot 40 (40) General Construction - Verifying…
5. NICK HAYES 🔥 19 permits/30d Active 🔥 Hot 34 (34) General Construction - 🔒 Reveal
6. BRANDON SHORES 🔥 23 permits/30d Active 🔥 Hot 31 (31) Electrical - Verifying…
7. DOUG GIEBEL 🔥 25 permits/30d Active Warm 25 (25) HVAC - Verifying…
8. CHRISTOPHER HARTMAN 🔥 21 permits/30d Active 🔥 Hot 24 (24) Plumbing - Verifying…
9. BECK VISSAT Active Cold 24 (24) General Construction - Verifying…
10. WILL NELSON 🔥 22 permits/30d Active 🔥 Hot 23 (23) Plumbing - Verifying…
11. MATTHEW YOUNG 🔥 15 permits/30d Active 🔥 Hot 23 (23) General Construction - Verifying…
12. NULL NULL; MICHELLE CLANCY 🔥 16 permits/30d Active Warm 22 (22) Landscaping & Exterior - Verifying…
13. NULL NULL; KEVIN LOPEZ 🔥 16 permits/30d Active Warm 21 (21) Plumbing - Verifying…
14. MARCOS ARREDONDO TORRES 🔥 18 permits/30d Active 🔥 Hot 21 (21) Electrical - Verifying…
15. NULL NULL; MATTHEW YOUNG 🔥 12 permits/30d Active Warm 20 (20) Roofing - Verifying…
16. DFM PERMITS 🔥 15 permits/30d Active Warm 20 (20) General Construction - Verifying…
17. MANNING SAVAGE 🔥 16 permits/30d Active 🔥 Hot 20 (20) HVAC - Verifying…
18. SAM HOLLEN 🔥 14 permits/30d Active 🔥 Hot 19 (19) Interior Renovation - Verifying…
19. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA 🔥 16 permits/30d Active 🔥 Hot 16 (16) Electrical - Verifying…
20. PERRY HUGEE 🔥 14 permits/30d Active Warm 15 (15) HVAC - Verifying…
21. NULL NULL; RAQUEL FLORES 🔥 13 permits/30d Active Warm 15 (15) Plumbing - Verifying…
22. NA NA; SCOTT DOUGHMAN 🔥 11 permits/30d Active Warm 15 (15) HVAC - Verifying…
23. NULL NULL; CHARLES LEVINE 8 permits/30d Active Warm 12 (12) Plumbing - Verifying…
24. NATHAN WILSON 🔥 11 permits/30d Active 🔥 Hot 12 (12) Electrical - Verifying…
25. NISHANTH MAHANKALI 🔥 11 permits/30d Active Warm 12 (12) General Construction - Verifying…

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Permit Types in Washington DC — 12,889 permits by category
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 12889+ Washington DC building permits with data 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.

PermitGrab sends daily email alerts filtered by trade, so Washington DC electrical contractors only see electrical permits, HVAC contractors only see mechanical permits, and so on.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Washington DC Building Permits

How many building permits does PermitGrab track in Washington DC?

PermitGrab currently tracks 12889 building permits in Washington DC, District of Columbia. Data is pulled daily from the official municipal open-data source and includes permit number, address, permit type, contractor, status, and estimated value where available.

How fresh is the Washington DC permit data?

Most cities refresh their open-data portals on a 24-hour cadence, so new permits typically appear in PermitGrab within 1–3 days of filing. Washington DC is collected on every daemon cycle; if the upstream source has a known delay we note it on the page.

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