Washington DC Building Permits & Contractor Leads

9,309 indexed permits · 4,785 active contractors · Washington DC, District of Columbia.

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Updated recently · 2026-06-17
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Washington DC had 3874 new building permits filed in the last 30 days, led by 1055 plumbing, 1047 electrical and 627 hvac.

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UPRISE PERMITTING
2026-04-28
📍 1706 3RD ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002
General Construction
BAC F STREET LLC
2026-04-28
📍 620 F ST NW OFFICE, WASHINGTON, DC 20004
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2026-04-28 General Construction 3911 JOCELYN ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20015 Installation of 4 Push Piers, and 7 Slab Piers. NULL NULL; JES MANASSAS
2026-04-28 General Construction 517 SHERIDAN ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20011 ELECTRICAL MELGAR, LUIS
2026-04-28 HVAC/Mech 1507 MARION ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20001 MECHANICAL FELAN, BENJAMIN
2026-04-28 General Construction 1275 K ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20005
Owner: MET··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL METRO K LLC
2026-04-28 General Construction 4914 MINNESOTA AVE NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20019 ELECTRICAL WAT3 LLC
2026-04-28 Plumbing 2213 1ST ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20001 PLUMBING AND GAS LIGHTFOOT, JAMES E
2026-04-28 Roofing 1013 17TH PL NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002 "REVISION TO EXISTING BUILDING PERMIT B2408862. THE FRONT WINDOW WELLS WERE NOT … MARCELO AYALA
2026-04-28 Demolition 1416 11TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20001 In the Shaw Historic District Selective Demolition: Work is limited to the first… OPEYEMI IKOTUN
2026-04-28 General Construction 1220 12TH ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20003 ELECTRICAL WASHINGTON GAS LIGHT CO
2026-04-28 Plumbing 3172 17TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20010
Owner: DIL··· 🔒
PLUMBING AND GAS GOLDSTEIN, KENNETH J
2026-04-28 General Construction 1220 12TH ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20003 ELECTRICAL WASHINGTON GAS LIGHT CO
2026-04-28 HVAC/Mech 1545 44TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20007 MECHANICAL WANSAC, ALEXIS N
2026-04-28 Windows/Doors 512 TAYLOR ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20011 15 LINEAR FEET OF WOOD FENCE, TWO ROLL UP GARAGE DOOR 512 TAYLOR LLC
2026-04-28 Fence 512 TAYLOR ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20011 15 LINEAR FEET OF WOOD FENCE 512 TAYLOR LLC
2026-04-28 General Construction 58 Q ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002 ELECTRICAL OSWALD, CASEY
2026-04-28 Plumbing 1616 F ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002 PLUMBING GRANGER, JAMAINE
2026-04-28 General Construction 2728 32ND ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20008 test NULL NULL; DAVID LANDSMAN
2026-04-28 General Construction 3310 P ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20007 Construct new deck, with privacy screen and stair from deck to grade. Replace fe… OUTERBRIDGE HORSEY
2026-04-28 General Construction 315 H ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20001 ELECTRICAL FATHI, MARYAM
2026-04-28 Plumbing 653 EAST CAPITOL ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20003 PLUMBING AND GAS 653 EAST CAP LLC
2026-04-28 Plumbing 3357 18TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20010
Owner: REB··· 🔒
Plumbing trade Permit LENIN SANDOVAL
2026-04-28 General Construction 506 7TH ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002 In the Capitol Hill Historic District Remodel existing hallway bathroom. Add bat… NULL NULL; LUISA GENERAL BUILDING CONCEPTS LLC
2026-04-28 HVAC/Mech 1700 M ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20036
Owner: CES··· 🔒
Level 2 Interiors Alteration of an existing office building space on the 6th flo… ELIZABETH ASHLEY
2026-04-28 General Construction 390 I ST SW, WASHINGTON, DC 20024 ELECTRICAL DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
2026-04-28 General Construction 1806 24TH PL SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20020 Interior Drain Tile System.Rebuild Rear and Right CMU Foundation Walls.Installat… NULL NULL; CHARLES LEVINE
2026-04-28 Windows/Doors 807 A ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002 Revision to B2509954: Change 6 units to 4 units. Cellar: Right side to remain un… ADAM CRAIN;
2026-04-28 Fence 3400 WHEELER RD SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20032 Exterior work Only. New playground on site. An EDPM rubber surface to be install… LAUREN MASON DESIGN
2026-04-28 General Construction 901 4TH ST SW, WASHINGTON, DC 20024 ELECTRICAL DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
2026-04-28 Demolition 6955 WILLOW ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20012 Interior alteration for currently existing UPS Store. No exterior work and no ex… ADAM SHERIDAN
2026-04-28 General Construction 1706 3RD ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002 BUILDING UPRISE PERMITTING
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2026-04-28 General Construction 1111 ORREN ST NE 104, WASHINGTON, DC 20002 EXPEDITED
2026-04-28 General Construction 1047 QUEBEC PL NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20010 BUILDING LATIA GASKINS
2026-04-28 General Construction 400 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW 1, WASHINGTON, DC 20001 ELECTRICAL EJF REAL ESTATE SERVICES
2026-04-28 General Construction 1250 MARYLAND AVE SW, WASHINGTON, DC 20024 Extended daily work hours starting at 7PM and continuing through the following m… KYLE RUBIN
2026-04-28 Plumbing 640 FRANKLIN ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20017 PLUMBING AND GAS DIMITAR GEORGIEV-REMMEL
2026-04-28 General Construction 5012 HAWTHORNE PL NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20016 ELECTRICAL PATRICK, SEAN
2026-04-28 Plumbing 406 7TH ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002 PLUMBING AND GAS EYRING, ALISON R
2026-04-28 General Construction 406 7TH ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002 ELECTRICAL EYRING, ALISON R
2026-04-28 General Construction 682 KENNETH ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20017 Licensed Professional - Doctor's Office with Incidental Sales MORCOS, JOSPEH R
2026-04-28 HVAC/Mech 1644 CRITTENDEN ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20017 Mechanical trade Permit NULL NULL; PETROS DEMETRIOU
2026-04-28 Plumbing 1331 PENNSYLVANIA AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20004
Owner: JWD··· 🔒
Plumbing trade Permit NULL NULL;
2026-04-28 Plumbing 707 7TH ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20003 PLUMBING AND GAS TRAORE, NOUHOUM
2026-04-28 General Construction 1626 U ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20020 ELECTRICAL TRACI LYNN JOHNSON TRUSTEE
2026-04-28 Plumbing 760 HOBART PL NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20001 PLUMBING AND GAS ALLISON PRESS
2026-04-28 HVAC/Mech 406 7TH ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002 MECHANICAL EYRING, ALISON R
2026-04-28 Plumbing 228 NICHOLSON ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20011 PLUMBING AMANDA E HILLMAN TRUSTEE
2026-04-28 Windows/Doors 3400 10TH PL SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20032 Install a new basement egress window. KISHELL ALEXANDER
2026-04-28 Plumbing 1155 16TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20036 PLUMBING AND GAS AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY
2026-04-28 General Construction 1155 16TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20036 ELECTRICAL AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY
2026-04-28 Plumbing 1155 16TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20036 PLUMBING AND GAS AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY
2026-04-28 General Construction 2601 16TH ST NW 219, WASHINGTON, DC 20009 Licensed Professional - Real Estate
2026-04-28 HVAC/Mech 3800 RESERVOIR RD NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20007 INTERIOR RENOVATION PROJECT ON THE GROUND FLOOR TO REPLACE EXISTING EQUIPMENT FR… DENISE BAYES CRAMER
2026-04-28 Windows/Doors 4618 KANSAS AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20011 Installation of free standing roll up door NULL NULL; RACHEL ALVAREZ
2026-04-28 Roofing 1707 NEW JERSEY AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20001 THIS IS A REVISION TO B2510016. THERE IS NO WORK BEING COMPLETED WITH THIS PERMI… NNEKA SHELTON
2026-04-28 General Construction 2257 12TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20009
Owner: KHE··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL KHEIRY, MOHAMED
2026-04-28 General Construction 655 15TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20005
Owner: AN ··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL AN METROPOLITAN OWNER LLC 7TH FL
2026-04-28 General Construction 655 15TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20005
Owner: AN ··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL AN METROPOLITAN OWNER LLC CORE1…
2026-04-28 Roofing 1130 SUMNER RD SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20020 REVISION # 2 TO B2303645 TO ADDRESS THE FOLLOWING CHANGES: 1. ACCOMMODATIONS HAV… POAH POAH
2026-04-28 General Construction 655 15TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20005
Owner: AN ··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL AN METROPOLITAN OWNER LLC CORE2…
2026-04-28 General Construction 101 DARRINGTON ST SW, WASHINGTON, DC 20032 ELECTRICAL DAVIS, JAMES
2026-04-28 General Construction 3026 STANTON RD SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20020 Revise stair location of previously approved deck permit. Permit number : B25098… NNEKA SHELTON
2026-04-28 General Construction 2475 VIRGINIA AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20037
Owner: POT··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL POTOMAC PLAZA APARTMENTS INC
2026-04-28 Plumbing 4123 13TH PL NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20017 PLUMBING AND GAS KENNEDY, GAVIN
2026-04-28 Windows/Doors 1613 IRVING ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20010
Owner: VN ··· 🔒
HISTORIC Replacement in Kind Windows ANTHONY JONES
2026-04-28 Plumbing 613 BURNS ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20019 PLUMBING AND GAS HAYES, LAKESHA D
2026-04-28 HVAC/Mech 1613 IRVING ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20010
Owner: VN ··· 🔒
In the Mount Pleasant Historic District new framing as required. proposed bathro… ANTHONY JONES
2026-04-28 General Construction 3736 CAMDEN ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20020 BUILDING NISHANTH MAHANKALI
2026-04-28 HVAC/Mech 4928 INDIAN LN NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20016 Construct rear one-story addition to existing single-family detached dwelling, i… DAVID LANDSMAN
2026-04-28 General Construction 308 OGLETHORPE ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20011 BUILDING NISHANTH MAHANKALI
2026-04-28 Fence 2012 PERRY ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20018 construct 6 ft height wood fence with gate per survey plat entirely on owner's l… ED MOY
2026-04-28 Pool/Spa 121 12TH ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20003 INTERIOR ALTERATION OF EXISTING ELECTRICAL AND STORAGE ROOMS AND TENANT SPACE FO… NICOLE KUSIOLEK
2026-04-28 Roofing 918 NORTH CAROLINA AVE SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20003 HISTORIC Installation of interior water proofing system and sump pump NA NA; BOKEL, JOHN
2026-04-28 Plumbing 530 6TH ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20003 PLUMBING AND GAS KAPLAN, STEVEN A
2026-04-28 Plumbing 620 F ST NW OFFICE, WASHINGTON, DC 20004 PLUMBING AND GAS BAC F STREET LLC
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2026-04-28 General Construction 1816 TAYLOR ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20011 Raze 2-story single-family detached dwelling with lower level, 1-story detached … DAVID C LANDSMAN
2026-04-28 Plumbing 5908 8TH ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20011 PLUMBING AND GAS TEGEGN, BIRHANE T
2026-04-28 General Construction 3250 O ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20007
Owner: HER··· 🔒
HISTORIC DISTRICT/ CFA underpin existing structure DAVID BLOOM
2026-04-28 Plumbing 1806 24TH PL SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20020 PLUMBING AND GAS HILL, BERNICE
2026-04-28 Plumbing 634 INDEPENDENCE AVE SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20003 PLUMBING AND GAS TAUCHER, AUDREY T
2026-04-28 General Construction 3340 ALDEN PL NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20019 BUILDING NICK HAYES
2026-04-28 General Construction 2403 30TH ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20018 Cottage Foods BEARD, AMY M
2026-04-28 General Construction 572 REGENT PL NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20017 ELECTRICAL TARDIFF, RACHEL K
2026-04-28 Plumbing 572 REGENT PL NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20017 PLUMBING AND GAS TARDIFF, RACHEL K
2026-04-28 Plumbing 318 ASPEN ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20012 PLUMBING AND GAS JUSTIN BRANDON SCHOR CO-TRUSTEE
2026-04-28 General Construction 318 ASPEN ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20012 ELECTRICAL JUSTIN BRANDON SCHOR CO-TRUSTEE
2026-04-28 General Construction 4914 MINNESOTA AVE NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20019 BUILDING NICK HAYES
2026-04-28 General Construction 1905 17TH ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20020 ELECTRICAL STRONG, HENRY H
2026-04-28 General Construction 4100 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR AVE SW, WASHINGTON, DC 20032 ELECTRICAL - GENERAL MARGO RICKS
2026-04-28 Fence 3025 UNIVERSITY TER NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20016 Fence extension to connect to existing fence. JOSHUA SEEK
2026-04-28 Plumbing 1400 16TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20036
Owner: C M··· 🔒
Plumbing trade Permit JOSHUA COOK
2026-04-28 General Construction 3315 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR AVE SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20032 BUILDING STEVEN G STAHL
2026-04-28 General Construction 62 CHANNING ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20001 Electrical Trade Permit MARCOS ARREDONDO TORRES
2026-04-28 General Construction 649 C ST SE 205, WASHINGTON, DC 20003 MicroEnterprise Home Kitchen STEPHEN LOWEY TRUSTEE
2026-04-28 HVAC/Mech 1201 SYCAMORE DR SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20032
Owner: STE··· 🔒
MECHANICAL STE 17 PHASE D LLC
2026-04-28 General Construction 1136 NEAL ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002 Home Office - Property Management HUSSAIN, ALI
2026-04-28 Signage 430 GALLOWAY ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20011 Installation of new Channel Letter sign on raceway. Sign to be mounted to the bu… STACEY BROWN
2026-04-28 General Construction 2909 SHERMAN AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20001 Replacement in kind: Exterior wood steps need to be replaced. Installing new str… CUEVAS, ERIC J
2026-04-28 General Construction 44 M ST NE APT 1008, WASHINGTON, DC 20002 EXPEDITED
2026-04-28 Plumbing 1513 D ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20003 PLUMBING AND GAS SPENCER, ERICA
2026-04-28 General Construction 1513 D ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20003 ELECTRICAL SPENCER, ERICA
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Top Contractors

Most active contractors by permit volume — last 90 days of activity shown in parentheses. 1 of 25 have verified phone numbers below.

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Contractor Permits (90d) Trade Avg Value Contact
1. MARGO RICKS 🔥 160 permits/30d Active 278 (278) Electrical - Verifying…
2. NA NA; BRYCE CARRINGTON 🔥 85 permits/30d Active 216 (216) Plumbing - Verifying…
3. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA HOUSING… 🔥 67 permits/30d Active 141 (141) Electrical - Verifying…
4. MARCOS ARREDONDO TORRES 🔥 42 permits/30d Active 93 (93) Electrical - Verifying…
5. NULL NULL; KARLEN MURRAY 🔥 33 permits/30d Active 80 (80) HVAC - Verifying…
6. DOMINIC DIPIETRO 🔥 32 permits/30d Active 65 (65) - Verifying…
7. CHRISTOPHER HARTMAN 🔥 24 permits/30d Active 65 (65) Plumbing - Verifying…
8. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA 🔥 28 permits/30d Active 62 (62) Electrical - Verifying…
9. DFM PERMITS 🔥 43 permits/30d Active 62 (62) New Construction - Verifying…
10. NULL NULL; JOHN WILLIAMS 🔥 46 permits/30d Active 56 (56) Solar - Verifying…
11. MCMILLAN ASSOCIATES LLC 🔥 14 permits/30d Active 53 (53) Electrical - Verifying…
12. NA NA; MARGO RICKS 🔥 17 permits/30d Active 46 (46) Roofing - Verifying…
13. NICK HAYES 🔥 12 permits/30d Active 45 (45) HVAC - 🔒 Reveal
14. STEVEN G STAHL 🔥 13 permits/30d Active 44 (44) Electrical - Verifying…
15. WILL NELSON 🔥 20 permits/30d Active 43 (43) Plumbing - Verifying…
16. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 📞 🔥 15 permits/30d Active 41 (41) Electrical - 🔒 Reveal
17. SAM HOLLEN 🔥 16 permits/30d Active 41 (41) Interior Renovation - Verifying…
18. NULL NULL; RAQUEL FLORES 🔥 23 permits/30d Active 39 (39) Plumbing - Verifying…
19. MATTHEW YOUNG 🔥 14 permits/30d Active 35 (35) Roofing - Verifying…
20. NULL NULL; MICHELLE CLANCY 🔥 13 permits/30d Active 34 (34) Landscaping & Exterior - Verifying…
21. BRANDON SHORES 🔥 12 permits/30d Active 33 (33) Electrical - Verifying…
22. NULL NULL; GERARDO PEREZ 🔥 16 permits/30d Active 29 (29) Roofing - Verifying…
23. NULL NULL; MORGAN MALONE 8 permits/30d Active 28 (28) Solar - Verifying…
24. MANNING SAVAGE 🔥 12 permits/30d Active 26 (26) Plumbing - Verifying…
25. INSPECTOR STEVENS 🔥 13 permits/30d Active 26 (26) HVAC - 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 9309+ 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 4,785 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 3,874 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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Frequently Asked Questions about Washington DC Building Permits

How many building permits does PermitGrab track in Washington DC?

PermitGrab currently tracks 9309 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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