Washington DC Building Permits & Contractor Leads

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2026-06-01 General Construction 2811 MCGILL TER NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20008
Owner: STE··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL STERLING, AARON D
2026-06-01 Plumbing 1629 MINNESOTA AVE SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20020
Owner: KUE··· 🔒
Plumbing trade Permit NULL NULL; RAQUEL FLORES
2026-06-01 General Construction 1361 NICHOLSON ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20011
Owner: GEB··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL GEBREMICHAEL, PAULOS
2026-06-01 Demolition 1220 MAPLE VIEW PL SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20020
Owner: HIS··· 🔒
REBUILD PARTLY DISASSEMBLED AND DEMOLISHED HISTORIC 2-UNIT RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURE… NNEKA SHELTON
2026-06-01 Roofing 1404 E ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20003
Owner: CAR··· 🔒
- Complete tear-off down to the deck.- Replace any damaged wood upon exposure.- … NULL NULL; RAY, KELLEN S
2026-06-01 Plumbing 630 G ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20003
Owner: VER··· 🔒
PLUMBING AND GAS VERONIQUE PHAM SINGH TRUSTEE
2026-06-01 General Construction 1623 6TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20001
Owner: MAR··· 🔒
Chimney extension in relation to future 3rd floor addition at adjacent property … ADAM CRAIN
2026-06-01 General Construction 24 50TH ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20019
Owner: VEA··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL VEATRICE CRAWFORD
2026-06-01 Plumbing 3717 9TH ST NW 1, WASHINGTON, DC 20010
Owner: ELD··· 🔒
PLUMBING ELDREDGE, ZACHARY
2026-06-01 Plumbing 4901 CONNECTICUT AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20008
Owner: MET··· 🔒
PLUMBING AND GAS METHODIST HOME OF D C INC
2026-06-01 General Construction 518 G ST SW, WASHINGTON, DC 20024
Owner: COW··· 🔒
BUILDING MARGO RICKS
2026-06-01 General Construction 505 CONSTITUTION AVE NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002
Owner: BB ··· 🔒
HISTORIC REPLACEMENT AND RELOCATION OF EXISTING (1) SOCKET ELECTRIC METER WITH (… BRADLEY S. BERNSTEIN; MICHAEL…
2026-06-01 General Construction 1239 E ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20003
Owner: MEN··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL MENDELSON, PHILIP H
2026-06-01 Solar 3156 STANTON RD SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20020
Owner: DIS··· 🔒
This is a Revision for Permit: SOL2501225 to match Stamped Plans from 17 Panels … NULL NULL; JOHN WILLIAMS
2026-06-01 Solar 1832 ALABAMA AVE SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20020
Owner: DIS··· 🔒
This is a Revision for Permit: SOL2501119 to match Stamped Plans from 20 Panels … NULL NULL; JOHN WILLIAMS
2026-06-01 General Construction 7208 12TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20012
Owner: DIS··· 🔒
7208 - New 4 story townhome. MELISSA DIAZ, DFM DEVELOPMENT SERVICES, LLC
2026-06-01 General Construction 2157 RIDGELINE LN SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20020
Owner: SKY··· 🔒
New four story single Family townhome, type Clarendon MELISSA DIAZ
2026-06-01 General Construction 613 5TH ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002
Owner: LLO··· 🔒
INTERIOR RENOVATIONS ON FIRST & SECOND FLOORS, INCLUDING KITCHEN &BATHROOM LLOYD, DARCEL G
2026-06-01 General Construction 2155 RIDGELINE LN SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20020
Owner: SKY··· 🔒
TPR_ New four story single Family townhome, type Clarendon MELISSA DIAZ
2026-06-01 Plumbing 5501 NORTH CAPITOL ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20011
Owner: OWE··· 🔒
Plumbing trade Permit NULL NULL; RAQUEL FLORES
2026-06-01 General Construction 2159 RIDGELINE LN SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20020
Owner: SKY··· 🔒
New four story single Family townhome, type Hancock MELISSA DIAZ
2026-06-01 HVAC/Mech 2301 CONNECTICUT AVE NW 8B, WASHINGTON, DC 20008
Owner: GAR··· 🔒
MECHANICAL GARY M HOFFMAN TRUSTEE
2026-06-01 HVAC/Mech 3295 M ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20007
Owner: DON··· 🔒
This is an interior commercial tenant fit out of a retail clothing store includi… KENYA WALLACE
2026-06-01 Windows/Doors 2100 15TH ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20020
Owner: KDB··· 🔒
HISTORIC Replacement of exterior entry door. ?Installing 1930s Art Deco style do… KEVIN BROWN
2026-06-01 General Construction 2151 RIDGELINE LN SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20020
Owner: SKY··· 🔒
TPR- New four story single Family townhome, type Clarendon MELISSA DIAZ
2026-06-01 Solar 1808 ALABAMA AVE SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20020
Owner: DIS··· 🔒
This is a Revision for Permit: SOL2501102 to match Stamped Plans from 20 Panels … NULL NULL; JOHN WILLIAMS
2026-06-01 Plumbing 20 MACDILL BLVD SW, WASHINGTON, DC 20032
Owner: UNI··· 🔒
***FEDERAL The scope of work includes sewer pipe repair and rehabilitation activ… SRI APPANA
2026-06-01 General Construction 1050 THOMAS JEFFERSON ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20007 PERMIT
2026-06-01 General Construction 2153 RIDGELINE LN SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20020
Owner: SKY··· 🔒
New four story single Family townhome, type Clarendon MELISSA DIAZ
2026-06-01 General Construction 1200 18TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20036
Owner: DIV··· 🔒
HISTORIC New install 4000# traction elevator, N1KT54 NICHOL BREVIG
2026-06-01 General Construction 2934 FESSENDEN ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20008
Owner: NIC··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL NICHOLS, ELENA
2026-06-01 Plumbing 1014 D ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002
Owner: HOR··· 🔒
PLUMBING AND GAS HORSLEY, LOYAL T
2026-06-01 Plumbing 1 CONSTITUTION AVE NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002
Owner: UNI··· 🔒
PLUMBING AND GAS UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
2026-06-01 General Construction 61 PIERCE ST NE 240, WASHINGTON, DC 20002
Owner: NOM··· 🔒
Home Office NOMA DEVELOPMENT LLC
2026-06-01 Plumbing 1121 SUMNER RD SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20020
Owner: DIS··· 🔒
PLUMBING AND GAS DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA HOUSING…
2026-06-01 General Construction 40 R ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002
Owner: JON··· 🔒
Electrical Trade Permit NA NA; KIYA SEGNI
2026-06-01 General Construction 2442 39TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20007
Owner: LEW··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL LEWIS, JOANNA I
2026-06-01 General Construction 4941 CALL PL SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20019
Owner: ARI··· 🔒
BUILDING STEVEN G STAHL
2026-05-31 Plumbing 1647 PRIMROSE RD NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20012
Owner: GLO··· 🔒
Plumbing trade Permit NA NA; ANASTASIIA TKACHENKO
2026-05-31 General Construction 613 HAMLIN ST NE APT 1, WASHINGTON, DC 20017 EXPEDITED
2026-05-31 General Construction 2435 15TH PL SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20020
Owner: PRO··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL PROCTOR, TIFFANY N
2026-05-31 General Construction 1160 1ST ST NE 1001, WASHINGTON, DC 20002
Owner: DC ··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL DC FIRST AND M OWNER LLC
2026-05-31 General Construction 925 47TH ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20019
Owner: CON··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL - GENERAL MARGO RICKS
2026-05-31 General Construction 1100 15TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20005
Owner: 110··· 🔒
After-hours construction, Monday to Sundays, 7:00PM to 7:00AM, for permit B26018… DAVID THOMAS FONTANA
2026-05-31 General Construction 649 A ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002
Owner: BAT··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL BATES, NANCY A
2026-05-31 General Construction 1332 HALF ST SW 1332, WASHINGTON, DC 20024
Owner: GOD··· 🔒
BUILDING MARGO RICKS
2026-05-31 General Construction 6217 2ND ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20011
Owner: JOH··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL - HEAVY UP JOHN HILL
2026-05-31 General Construction 1756 E ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002
Owner: BUN··· 🔒
BUILDING MARGO RICKS
2026-05-31 Plumbing 4033 CONNECTICUT AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20008
Owner: LAN··· 🔒
PLUMBING LANG, GRACE K
2026-05-31 General Construction 925 47TH ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20019
Owner: CON··· 🔒
BUILDING MARGO RICKS
2026-05-31 General Construction 1342 HALF ST SW 1342, WASHINGTON, DC 20024
Owner: JOH··· 🔒
BUILDING MARGO RICKS
2026-05-31 General Construction 1277 OATES ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002
Owner: BRO··· 🔒
BUILDING ARTHUR CHAN
2026-05-31 Plumbing 5504 9TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20011
Owner: CON··· 🔒
PLUMBING CONTRERAS, MARIA M
2026-05-31 General Construction 1332 HALF ST SW 1332, WASHINGTON, DC 20024
Owner: GOD··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL - GENERAL MARGO RICKS
2026-05-31 General Construction 2445 M ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20037
Owner: 244··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL 2445 M STREET OWNER, LLC
2026-05-31 Pool/Spa 1152 15TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20005
Owner: 115··· 🔒
For Upcoming Permit We are requesting approval of the proposed modification for … ANDREA LYNCH
2026-05-31 General Construction 1114 CHICAGO ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20020
Owner: WIL··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL WILLIAMS, JYNELL
2026-05-31 General Construction 1330 HALF ST SW 1330, WASHINGTON, DC 20024
Owner: SMI··· 🔒
BUILDING MARGO RICKS
2026-05-31 General Construction 2130 P ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20037
Owner: 213··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL 2130 P STREET ASSOCIATES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
2026-05-31 General Construction 2626 PENNSYLVANIA AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20037
Owner: LE ··· 🔒
Construction Code #1: Appendix G of the 2017 District of Columbia Energy Conserv… SALAS OBRIEN
2026-05-31 Plumbing 19 DUPONT CIR NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20036
Owner: DUP··· 🔒
2015 International Plumbing Code section 403.2, requiring separate toilet facili… ALISTAIR DEARIE
2026-05-31 General Construction 1756 E ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002
Owner: BUN··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL - GENERAL MARGO RICKS
2026-05-31 General Construction 1776 I ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20006
Owner: 177··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL 1776 EYE SPE LLC
2026-05-31 General Construction 403 7TH ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20003
Owner: DIS··· 🔒
The Code question concerns the termination of one side of the monumental stair h… RODRIGO MARTINEZ
2026-05-31 Plumbing 7516 14TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20012
Owner: HUM··· 🔒
PLUMBING HUMPHRIES, AUGUSTE B
2026-05-31 General Construction 1510 VAN BUREN ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20012
Owner: AER··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL - HEAVY UP AERICA V KENNEDY TRUSTEE
2026-05-31 General Construction 1342 HALF ST SW 1342, WASHINGTON, DC 20024
Owner: JOH··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL - GENERAL MARGO RICKS
2026-05-31 General Construction 2940 BRANDYWINE ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20008
Owner: DRI··· 🔒
R311.7.2 HEADROOM THIS APPLICATION FOR A CODE MODIFICATION FORMALIZES, AT THE RE… MICHAEL BLAKE
2026-05-31 General Construction 1330 HALF ST SW 1330, WASHINGTON, DC 20024
Owner: SMI··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL - GENERAL MARGO RICKS
2026-05-31 Plumbing 5612 1ST ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20011
Owner: LES··· 🔒
PLUMBING LESLIE, IVORY L
2026-05-31 Fire Protection 740 HOWARD RD SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20020
Owner: BD ··· 🔒
We are requesting that, where combustibles are located in unrated concealed spac… MELISSA DIAZ
2026-05-31 General Construction 4228 GAULT PL NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20019
Owner: OWE··· 🔒
BUILDING MARGO RICKS
2026-05-31 General Construction 4228 GAULT PL NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20019
Owner: OWE··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL - GENERAL MARGO RICKS
2026-05-31 Plumbing 6 HANOVER PL NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20001
Owner: SAP··· 🔒
PLUMBING AND GAS SAPP, JACQUELINE
2026-05-30 General Construction 155 RHODE ISLAND AVE NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002
Owner: ZOL··· 🔒
BUILDING SONYA ZOLLICOFFER
2026-05-30 Plumbing 57 Q ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002
Owner: BAR··· 🔒
PLUMBING AND GAS BARTLETT, JEFFREY
2026-05-30 General Construction 4825 GEORGIA AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20011
Owner: 482··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL 4825 GEORGIA AVENUE APARTMENTS LLC
2026-05-30 General Construction 2210 QUINCY ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20018
Owner: JOH··· 🔒
BUILDING JOHN ODUROE
2026-05-30 General Construction 2210 QUINCY ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20018
Owner: JOH··· 🔒
BUILDING JOHN ODUROE
2026-05-30 General Construction 7023 31ST ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20015
Owner: DOG··· 🔒
BUILDING SHAW MOSTASHARI
2026-05-30 Plumbing 1208 GALLATIN ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20011
Owner: NAS··· 🔒
PLUMBING AND GAS NASH, HARRIET L
2026-05-30 Plumbing 7311 12TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20012
Owner: MCD··· 🔒
PLUMBING AND GAS MCDONALD, BRENT
2026-05-30 General Construction 2182 HALF MOON PL NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20018
Owner: HUN··· 🔒
BUILDING PAUL PERAZZOLI
2026-05-30 General Construction 538 NICHOLSON ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20011
Owner: BRY··· 🔒
BUILDING PAUL PERAZZOLI
2026-05-30 General Construction 22 16TH ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002
Owner: THO··· 🔒
BUILDING PAUL PERAZZOLI
2026-05-30 General Construction 414 ORANGE ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20032
Owner: GRA··· 🔒
BUILDING APRIL MITCHELL
2026-05-30 HVAC/Mech 475 SCHOOL ST SW, WASHINGTON, DC 20024
Owner: TEL··· 🔒
MECHANICAL TELLURIUM LLC
2026-05-30 Plumbing 1207 GALLATIN ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20011
Owner: MIL··· 🔒
PLUMBING AND GAS MILLINE, PINEY M
2026-05-30 General Construction 1201 SYCAMORE DR SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20032
Owner: STE··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL STE 17 PHASE D LLC
2026-05-30 General Construction 414 ORANGE ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20032
Owner: ROB··· 🔒
BUILDING LESLIE ROBERTSON
2026-05-29 Plumbing 1921 1ST ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20001
Owner: HOL··· 🔒
Plumbing trade Permit MANNING SAVAGE
2026-05-29 HVAC/Mech 3357 18TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20010
Owner: REB··· 🔒
MECHANICAL REBO, SAMUEL A
2026-05-29 Plumbing 3614 ORDWAY ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20016
Owner: GOR··· 🔒
PLUMBING AND GAS GORNICKA, LUCYNA A
2026-05-29 General Construction 7201 12TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20012
Owner: NVR··· 🔒
2 story residential unit within a 4 story townhome structure. GFA 1940 SF DFM PERMITS; NVR INC
2026-05-29 General Construction 51 RANDOLPH PL NW 204, WASHINGTON, DC 20001
Owner: GOR··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL GORFU, YOHANNES
2026-05-29 General Construction 7203 12TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20012
Owner: NVR··· 🔒
2 story residential unit within a 4 story townhome structure. GFA 2824 SF DFM PERMITS; NVR INC
2026-05-29 General Construction 7205 12TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20012
Owner: NVR··· 🔒
2 story residential unit within a 4 story townhome structure. Proposed GFA 1927 … DFM PERMITS; NVR INC
2026-05-29 HVAC/Mech 2200 PENNSYLVANIA AVE NW 7TH FL, WASHINGTON, DC 20037
Owner: GEO··· 🔒
Fit out of existing tenant space on 7th floor to include selective demolition, c… DFM PERMITS
2026-05-29 Fence 709 RITTENHOUSE ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20011
Owner: GOR··· 🔒
Replacement of one section of chain link fence with aluminum fence matching exis… GORDON, PAULETTE S
2026-05-29 Plumbing 523 12TH ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002
Owner: SMI··· 🔒
PLUMBING SMITH, AARON
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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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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.

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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.
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Lumber, drywall, roofing, fixtures — every Washington DC permit is a parts list. Build a route by job type and value tier.
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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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