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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8,592 records — permits and code violations sorted by date

Date Type Value Address Details Contractor / Status Save
2026-05-29 General Construction 1301 MARYLAND AVE SW, WASHINGTON, DC 20024
Owner: PAR··· 🔒
Extended daily work hours to allow for the erection and installation of precast … HALEY KINCHELOE
2026-05-29 Plumbing 159 V ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002
Owner: KUR··· 🔒
PLUMBING KUREK, MELISSA J
2026-05-29 General Construction 1501 K ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20005
Owner: PON··· 🔒
Erection of a (1) 135 square foot temporary stage and (1) Generator on the sidew… RYAN BRADEL
2026-05-29 General Construction 3025 30TH ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20020
Owner: KAY··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL KAYE STERN PROPERTIES LLC
2026-05-29 General Construction 1755 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20036
Owner: BRO··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL BROOKINGS INSTITUTION
2026-05-29 General Construction 5807 3RD PL NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20011
Owner: MCD··· 🔒
Home Office MCDONALD, NATASHIKA P
2026-05-29 Plumbing 1921 1ST ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20001
Owner: HOL··· 🔒
Plumbing trade Permit MANNING SAVAGE
2026-05-29 General Construction 1117 10TH ST NW 304, WASHINGTON, DC 20001
Owner: GRA··· 🔒
Home Office GRAMLING, LAURA A
2026-05-29 Plumbing 1153 ABBEY PL NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002
Owner: MIC··· 🔒
PLUMBING MICHAEL SIMS TRUSTEE
2026-05-29 Plumbing 1863 CALIFORNIA ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20009
Owner: BAS··· 🔒
Plumbing trade Permit WILLIAM REDFERN
2026-05-29 Plumbing 5124 3RD ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20011
Owner: JAC··· 🔒
PLUMBING AND GAS JACKSON, PEARLINA
2026-05-29 Pool/Spa 1919 PENNSYLVANIA AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20006
Owner: 191··· 🔒
EXPANSION OF EXISTING TENANT SPACE TO INCLUDED NEW OFFICES, CONFERENCE ROOM, STO… ELIZABETH FROST
2026-05-29 General Construction 1650 PRIMROSE RD NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20012
Owner: TAK··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL TAKACS, VERONIKA
2026-05-29 General Construction 7526 9TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20012
Owner: HAI··· 🔒
BUILDING DOMINIC DIPIETRO
2026-05-29 General Construction 1811 IRVING ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20010
Owner: PAR··· 🔒
Web and/or Digital Development/Product/Business Support PARBHOO, OMAR E
2026-05-29 Plumbing 1899 L ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20036
Owner: TAI··· 🔒
PLUMBING AND GAS TAICOON 1899 L STREET LLC
2026-05-29 HVAC/Mech 1301 MARYLAND AVE SW, WASHINGTON, DC 20024
Owner: PAR··· 🔒
MECHANICAL PARCEL 47E LLC
2026-05-29 General Construction 1412 G ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20003
Owner: HAG··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL HAGELBERG, TRAVIS M
2026-05-29 Plumbing 1159 ABBEY PL NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002
Owner: BRA··· 🔒
PLUMBING BRAXTON, T T
2026-05-29 General Construction 1701 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20036
Owner: 170··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL 1701 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE LLC
2026-05-29 Plumbing 3614 ORDWAY ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20016
Owner: GOR··· 🔒
PLUMBING AND GAS GORNICKA, LUCYNA A
2026-05-29 General Construction 51 RANDOLPH PL NW 204, WASHINGTON, DC 20001
Owner: GOR··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL GORFU, YOHANNES
2026-05-29 General Construction 2121 1ST ST SW, WASHINGTON, DC 20024
Owner: 210··· 🔒
Electrical Trade Permit JEFFREY YINGLING
2026-05-29 General Construction 249 56TH PL NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20019
Owner: RON··· 🔒
BUILDING DOMINIC DIPIETRO
2026-05-29 Plumbing 2517 FAIRLAWN AVE SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20020
Owner: DIX··· 🔒
PLUMBING AND GAS DIXON, BRIDGETT
2026-05-29 Plumbing 327 A ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20003
Owner: WES··· 🔒
PLUMBING AND GAS WEST, THOMAS C
2026-05-29 General Construction 219 VALLEY AVE SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20032
Owner: 219··· 🔒
Electrical Trade Permit BRANDON SHORES
2026-05-29 General Construction 1820 MONROE ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20010
Owner: KAY··· 🔒
HISTORIC Asphalt and cement driveway will be removed and replaced with 315 sqt f… KAYE, SARRAH
2026-05-29 General Construction 1363 HALF ST SW, WASHINGTON, DC 20024
Owner: DIS··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA HOUSING…
2026-05-29 General Construction 1323 HALF ST SW, WASHINGTON, DC 20024
Owner: DIS··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA HOUSING…
2026-05-29 HVAC/Mech 1314 DECATUR ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20011
Owner: JOS··· 🔒
MECHANICAL JOSHUA JACOB HERTZBERG CO-TRUSTEE
2026-05-29 General Construction 3211 S ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20020
Owner: STU··· 🔒
Electrical Trade Permit BRANDON SHORES
2026-05-29 Plumbing 1201 SUMNER RD SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20020
Owner: DIS··· 🔒
PLUMBING AND GAS DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA HOUSING…
2026-05-29 General Construction 1810 2ND ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20001
Owner: SWI··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL SWINGON, CAROLYN
2026-05-29 General Construction 1249 42ND ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20020 Electrical Trade Permit BRANDON SHORES
2026-05-29 General Construction 1349 HALF ST SW, WASHINGTON, DC 20024
Owner: DIS··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA HOUSING…
2026-05-29 Plumbing 2238 MOUNT VIEW PL SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20020
Owner: KIN··· 🔒
Plumbing trade Permit NA NA; BRYCE CARRINGTON
2026-05-29 General Construction 50 N ST SW, WASHINGTON, DC 20024
Owner: DIS··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA HOUSING…
2026-05-29 General Construction 1380 1ST ST SW, WASHINGTON, DC 20024
Owner: DIS··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA HOUSING…
2026-05-29 General Construction 1377 HALF ST SW, WASHINGTON, DC 20024
Owner: DIS··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA HOUSING…
2026-05-29 Plumbing 728 SHEPHERD ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20011
Owner: NIC··· 🔒
Plumbing trade Permit NA NA; BRYCE CARRINGTON
2026-05-29 General Construction 5735 14TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20011
Owner: 573··· 🔒
Electrical Trade Permit BRANDON SHORES
2026-05-29 General Construction 1233 42ND ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20020 Electrical Trade Permit BRANDON SHORES
2026-05-29 General Construction 1725 OTIS PL NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20018
Owner: DIX··· 🔒
Electrical Trade Permit BRANDON SHORES
2026-05-29 HVAC/Mech 5030 8TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20011
Owner: SWA··· 🔒
MECHANICAL SWARIN, GREGORY M
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 5030 8TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20011
Owner: SWA··· 🔒
PLUMBING AND GAS SWARIN, GREGORY M
2026-05-29 Demolition 1017 17TH PL NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002
Owner: AGE··· 🔒
Interior demolition of an existing (4) unit apartment building. Excavation for a… NEGUSSU SOLOMON
2026-05-29 Plumbing 2400 EAST CAPITOL ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20003
Owner: UNI··· 🔒
In the Kingman Park Historic District In the Commission of Fine Arts jurisdictio… ABIGAIL FRANK
2026-05-29 General Construction 3101 13TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20010
Owner: DIS··· 🔒
Install (1) set of 3'9" x 24'3" non-illuminated, aluminum letters to front eleva… SUE CASSUTTO
2026-05-29 Demolition 1001 PENNSYLVANIA AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20004
Owner: LAW··· 🔒
CFA / H THIS IS A REVISION TO PERMIT B2600181 AND IS AN INTERIOR TENANT FIT OUT … LILLY HOCHHAUSER
2026-05-29 Plumbing 3644 WARDER ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20010
Owner: WAL··· 🔒
Plumbing trade Permit NA NA; BRYCE CARRINGTON
2026-05-29 General Construction 827 6TH ST SW, WASHINGTON, DC 20024
Owner: BOW··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL BOWEN, KIMBERLY
2026-05-29 General Construction 1350 RITCHIE PL NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20017
Owner: PAI··· 🔒
BUILDING STEVEN G STAHL
2026-05-29 General Construction 717 5TH ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002
Owner: WAR··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL WARD, AUDREY
2026-05-29 General Construction 1372 1ST ST SW, WASHINGTON, DC 20024
Owner: DIS··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA HOUSING…
2026-05-29 General Construction 4441 DOUGLAS ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20019
Owner: HUB··· 🔒
BUILDING STEVEN G STAHL
2026-05-29 General Construction 805 44TH ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20019
Owner: MIA··· 🔒
Installation of 1 Dehumidifier, 361 SQFT CrawlSeal Liner, and 186 SQFT ExtremeBl… NULL NULL; JES MANASSAS
2026-05-29 General Construction 2515 HURSTON LN NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20018
Owner: PHI··· 🔒
BUILDING STEVEN G STAHL
2026-05-29 General Construction 4510 HARRISON ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20015
Owner: DOG··· 🔒
Complete interior renovation and rear addition to an existing single-family resi… NEGUSSU SOLOMON
2026-05-29 Roofing 507 42ND ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20019
Owner: CAS··· 🔒
We will remove the old roof down to the decking and then replace any rotted wood… GEORGE CARR
2026-05-29 Plumbing 1169 ABBEY PL NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002
Owner: HEL··· 🔒
PLUMBING HELLER, GERARD
2026-05-29 General Construction 1427 P ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20005
Owner: 142··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL 1425 P STREET LLC
2026-05-29 Plumbing 2401 PENNSYLVANIA AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20037
Owner: 7K ··· 🔒
PLUMBING AND GAS 7K 2401 LLC
2026-05-29 General Construction 1713 A ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20003
Owner: NEW··· 🔒
BUILDING OPPONG GYAMFI
2026-05-29 General Construction 3506 ALBERT IRVIN CASSELL PL NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20019
Owner: KRE··· 🔒
BUILDING STEVEN G STAHL
2026-05-29 Plumbing 3656 WARDER ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20010
Owner: RAM··· 🔒
Plumbing trade Permit NA NA; BRYCE CARRINGTON
2026-05-28 General Construction 3025 30TH ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20020
Owner: KAY··· 🔒
BUILDING JASON STERN
2026-05-28 General Construction 3331 BAKER ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20019
Owner: ROE··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL - GENERAL MARGO RICKS
2026-05-28 General Construction 3331 BAKER ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20019
Owner: ROE··· 🔒
BUILDING MARGO RICKS
2026-05-28 General Construction 1110 23RD ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20037
Owner: WES··· 🔒
TKE WILL PROVIDE LABOR AND MATERIAL TO REPLACE THE HOIST ROPES, DRIVE SHEAVE AND… N / A
2026-05-28 General Construction 4316 VAN NESS ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20016
Owner: VIT··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL VITERISE, MICHELE
2026-05-28 Signage 4515 FOOTE ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20019
Owner: A&V··· 🔒
This lot has never been developed. There is a paper alley in the rear that was n… STEPHEN DUPONT
2026-05-28 General Construction 700 7TH ST SW 1, WASHINGTON, DC 20024
Owner: 700··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL 700 SEVENTH STREET SW LLC
2026-05-28 General Construction 3709 S ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20020
Owner: BUR··· 🔒
2-STORY REAR ADDITION TO AN EXISTING DETACHED HOME. THE EXISTING 1-STORY REAR AD… RICHARD LYEW
2026-05-28 General Construction 4307 VARNUM PL NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20017
Owner: POL··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL - GENERAL MARGO RICKS
2026-05-28 HVAC/Mech 807 20TH ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002
Owner: SPR··· 🔒
PROJECT NARRATIVE: This application is being submitted to re-permit the project … ROBERT M CROSS
2026-05-28 Plumbing 1130 5TH ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002
Owner: SWA··· 🔒
Plumbing trade Permit NA NA; BRYCE CARRINGTON
2026-05-28 HVAC/Mech 616 H ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20001
Owner: GAL··· 🔒
Interior renovation of existing lower level office space and level 1-3 retail sp… JORDAN SILBERMAN
2026-05-28 Roofing 601 F ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20004
Owner: DIS··· 🔒
The project, Capital One Arena Transformation, is a multi-phased renovation and … JORDAN SILBERMAN
2026-05-28 Roofing 1211 35TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20007
Owner: BER··· 🔒
In the Georgetown Historic District In the Commission of Fine Arts jurisdiction … NULL NULL; DAVID CUNNINGHAM
2026-05-28 Demolition 2836 ALBEMARLE ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20008
Owner: DAV··· 🔒
Demolish portions of existing structure including remaining fixtures/partitions … NULL NULL; DAVID LANDSMAN
2026-05-28 General Construction 2637 BOWEN RD SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20020
Owner: OXF··· 🔒
Installing 18 Push Piers, 142 LNFT Basement Gutter, 142 LNFT Drain Tile, 2 Tripl… JES MANASSAS
2026-05-28 General Construction 1401 H ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002
Owner: 57T··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL 57TH STREET MEWS INC
2026-05-28 General Construction 601 F ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20004
Owner: DIS··· 🔒
Scope of work primarily includes renovation of suites and restrooms on main conc… JORDAN SILBERMAN
2026-05-28 General Construction 62 55TH ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20019
Owner: BEL··· 🔒
Home Office - Non-Profit Administration BELLINGER, FRANCEL T
2026-05-28 General Construction 1740 MASSACHUSETTS AVE SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20003
Owner: OCH··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL OCHOA, DANIEL B
2026-05-28 General Construction 4935 QUEBEC ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20016
Owner: RIC··· 🔒
BUILDING VICTORIA LYNN WILLIAMS
2026-05-28 General Construction 1390 MORRIS RD SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20020
Owner: MUS··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL MUSSE, BIRHAN
2026-05-28 Fire Protection 1825 M ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20036
Owner: VAL··· 🔒
HISTORIC Install a new addressable fire alarm control panel with LCD annunciator… RANDY PEZZUTI
2026-05-28 Plumbing 55 M ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20003
Owner: 55M··· 🔒
PLUMBING AND GAS 55M DC OWNER LLC
2026-05-28 HVAC/Mech 2021 K ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20006
Owner: EPC··· 🔒
MECHANICAL EPC DC 2021 K STREET LLC
2026-05-28 General Construction 1390 MORRIS RD SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20020
Owner: MUS··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL MUSSE, BIRHAN
2026-05-28 General Construction 1801 45TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20007
Owner: DAV··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL DAVID WEISS TRUSTEE
2026-05-28 Plumbing 805 15TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20005
Owner: SOU··· 🔒
PLUMBING AND GAS SOUTHERN BUILDING ASSOCIATES LLP
2026-05-28 Roofing 616 H ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20001
Owner: GAL··· 🔒
Interior Tenant Fit Out spanning three floors of an existing mixed-use building.… JORDAN SILBERMAN
2026-05-28 Fence 4718 ASBURY PL NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20016
Owner: KNI··· 🔒
Remove existing fence. Install 54' of 6' tall wood fence. NULL NULL; CAYCE WERTS
2026-05-28 General Construction 450 EASTERN AVE NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20019
Owner: AJO··· 🔒
Electrical Trade Permit MARCOS ARREDONDO TORRES
2026-05-28 Plumbing 300 MARYLAND AVE NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002
Owner: FED··· 🔒
PLUMBING AND GAS FEDERAL EXPRESS CORPORATION
2026-05-28 General Construction 4307 VARNUM PL NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20017
Owner: POL··· 🔒
BUILDING MARGO RICKS
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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.

How fresh is the Washington DC permit data?

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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