Washington DC Building Permits & Contractor Leads

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

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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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2026-04-27
📍 2223 12TH PL NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20009
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2026-04-27 General Construction 217 SHERIDAN ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20011 REPLACING MISSING FREESTANDING DECK WITH STAIRS AT THE REAR OF PROPERTY. DANIEL VALDEZ
2026-04-27 Plumbing 600 14TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20005
Owner: FSP··· 🔒
PLUMBING AND GAS FSP HAMILTON SQUARE LLC
2026-04-27 General Construction 4372 DUBOIS PL SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20019 ELECTRICAL MILLS, RICHARD
2026-04-27 General Construction 2021 K ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20006
Owner: EPC··· 🔒
Electrical Trade Permit ABDULLAH SHABAN
2026-04-27 Signage 4200 WISCONSIN AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20016 Install (1) non-illuminated, building mounted blade sign on front elevation. SUE CASSUTTO
2026-04-27 Signage 4200 WISCONSIN AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20016 Install (1) building mounted, illuminated sign cabinet to front elevation. Hook … SUE CASSUTTO
2026-04-27 Pool/Spa 15 TODD PL NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002 Crawl Space Encapsulation.Replace in Kind Existing Wood Beam in Crawl Space.Jack… NULL NULL; CHARLES LEVINE
2026-04-27 General Construction 5716 EASTERN AVE NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20011 ELECTRICAL DANIEL, MARCELLA F
2026-04-27 Roofing 4715 16TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20011 Provide temporary shoring to support front elevation porches from crawl space to… AARON KINCH
2026-04-27 General Construction 912 W ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20001 ELECTRICAL 912-9123 W STREET HOLDING LLC
2026-04-27 General Construction 603 P ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20001 EXPEDITED
2026-04-27 Plumbing 3008 32ND ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20008 PLUMBING LEFKOWITZ, ALAN
2026-04-27 General Construction 3028 Q ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20007 ELECTRICAL MILLER, ELIZABETH
2026-04-27 Plumbing 5505 30TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20015 PLUMBING AND GAS STOW, CHRISTINA
2026-04-27 Plumbing 1821 23RD ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20008 Plumbing trade Permit NA NA; BRYCE CARRINGTON
2026-04-27 General Construction 3821 MILITARY RD NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20015 BUILDING JOY KANGAS
2026-04-27 General Construction 1365 QUINCY ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20011 ELECTRICAL REA, GREGORY K
2026-04-27 General Construction 653 EAST CAPITOL ST SE 303, WASHINGTON, DC 20003 ELECTRICAL 653 EAST CAP LLC
2026-04-27 General Construction 105 5TH ST NE NONE , WASHINGTON, DC 20002 EXPEDITED
2026-04-27 Plumbing 653 EAST CAPITOL ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20003 PLUMBING AND GAS 653 EAST CAP LLC
2026-04-27 Plumbing 615 KENNEDY ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20011
Owner: PAC··· 🔒
PLUMBING AND GAS PACIFIC RBLF REO LLC
2026-04-27 General Construction 1600 FRANKFORD ST SE 302, WASHINGTON, DC 20020 Home Office - Medical Transport HORNING, J F
2026-04-27 General Construction 653 EAST CAPITOL ST SE 102, WASHINGTON, DC 20003 ELECTRICAL 653 EAST CAP LLC
2026-04-27 General Construction 8003 16TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20012 ELECTRICAL EASTIN, KHYLE
2026-04-27 General Construction 653 EAST CAPITOL ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20003 ELECTRICAL 653 EAST CAP LLC
2026-04-27 General Construction 653 EAST CAPITOL ST SE 104, WASHINGTON, DC 20003 ELECTRICAL 653 EAST CAP LLC
2026-04-27 Plumbing 4413 IOWA AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20011 PLUMBING HOWARD L WHITE COTRUSTEE
2026-04-27 General Construction 653 EAST CAPITOL ST SE 309, WASHINGTON, DC 20003 ELECTRICAL 653 EAST CAP LLC
2026-04-27 General Construction 1738 H ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002 ELECTRICAL FRONTIER SYSTEMS LLC
2026-04-27 General Construction 6117 WESTERN AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20015 ELECTRICAL OURAND, JOHN H
2026-04-27 Windows/Doors 508 EAST CAPITOL ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20003 HISTORIC Remove 1 front window for full replacement. Install 1 new Andersen E se… NULL NULL; SANDRA CARPENTER
2026-04-27 HVAC/Mech 6117 WESTERN AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20015 MECHANICAL OURAND, JOHN H
2026-04-27 General Construction 653 EAST CAPITOL ST SE 308, WASHINGTON, DC 20003 ELECTRICAL 653 EAST CAP LLC
2026-04-27 Plumbing 1776 I ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20006
Owner: 177··· 🔒
Plumbing trade Permit JOSHUA COOK
2026-04-27 HVAC/Mech 5412 9TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20011 MECHANICAL VISIONCRAFT PROPERTIES LLC
2026-04-27 Plumbing 58 Q ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002 PLUMBING AND GAS OSWALD, CASEY
2026-04-27 Solar 1145 17TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20036
Owner: NAT··· 🔒
This application is a revision to the previously approved permit SOL2504284. The… STEVEN G STAHL
2026-04-27 General Construction 1142 4TH ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002 GAS FITTING REIL, BRIAN J
2026-04-27 General Construction 1330 1ST ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20003 ELECTRICAL FC 111 N ST SE LLC
2026-04-27 HVAC/Mech 1907 35TH PL NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20007 MECHANICAL LESLIE, NOAH
2026-04-27 Plumbing 1000 18TH ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002
Owner: REL··· 🔒
PLUMBING AND GAS RELIANT INCOME STBL II LLC
2026-04-27 Plumbing 1917 NORTH CAPITOL ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002 PLUMBING AND GAS LESTER B LANGFORD TRUSTEE
2026-04-27 General Construction 1100 15TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20005
Owner: 110··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL 1100 15TH STREET LLC
2026-04-27 General Construction 737 KENTUCKY AVE SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20003 PERMIT
2026-04-27 General Construction 323 18TH ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002 NEW REAR SCREEN PORCH ON TOP OF EXISTING FIRST FLOOR AND NEW STAIRCASE DOWN TO G… MICHAEL ROMERO
2026-04-27 General Construction 735 BUTTERNUT ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20012
Owner: CHR··· 🔒
BUILDING MATTHEW YOUNG
2026-04-27 General Construction 5143 SHERIER PL NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20016 ELECTRICAL 5143 SHERIER PL NW LLC
2026-04-27 Roofing 1275 PENNSYLVANIA AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20004 Commission of Fine Arts jurisdiction area AT&T is proposing to upgrade their exi… NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS LLC
2026-04-27 Plumbing 607 GALLATIN ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20011 PLUMBING GOTTLICH, JEREMY
2026-04-27 General Construction 2701 CALVERT ST NW 823, WASHINGTON, DC 20008 Electrical Trade Permit STEPHANOS RODOUSAKIS
2026-04-27 Plumbing 6417 3RD ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20012 PLUMBING AND GAS 4421 13TH PL LLC
2026-04-27 General Construction 3210 GRACE ST NW 309, WASHINGTON, DC 20007 ELECTRICAL STEEL, ELIZABETH G
2026-04-27 Plumbing 635 A ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002 PLUMBING AND GAS FERENC, SAMUEL
2026-04-27 General Construction 421 4TH ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002 REVISION FOR PERMIT NUMBER B2602708DEMO PLAN REVISION:SEE EXISTING FLOOR PLAN /W… 421 4TH ST LLC
2026-04-27 Solar 1747 TOBIAS DR SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20020 THE PROJECT SCOPE INCLUDES THE INSTALLATION OF A 15.58KW DC RATED GRID-TIED PHOT… NULL NULL; JOHN WILLIAMS
2026-04-27 Plumbing 600 5TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20001
Owner: WAS··· 🔒
PLUMBING AND GAS WASHINGTON METROPOLITAN AREA TRANSIT AUTHORITY (WMATA)
2026-04-27 General Construction 4712 3RD PL NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20011 PERMIT
2026-04-27 Plumbing 753 NEWTON PL NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20010 Plumbing trade Permit NA NA; BRYCE CARRINGTON
2026-04-27 Plumbing 2722 GEORGIA AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20001
Owner: MAV··· 🔒
PLUMBING AND GAS MAVI 3124 LLC
2026-04-27 General Construction 1626 C ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002 BUILDING GITAU ANKOBIA
2026-04-27 Plumbing 2430 20TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20009 Plumbing trade Permit NA NA; BRYCE CARRINGTON
2026-04-27 General Construction 1626 C ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002 BUILDING GITAU ANKOBIA
2026-04-27 HVAC/Mech 3251 PROSPECT ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20007 MECHANICAL 3251 PROSPECT ST NW LLC
2026-04-27 General Construction 2021 FOXHALL RD NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20007 ELECTRICAL SQUARE 1346 PARTNERS LLC
2026-04-27 General Construction 6617 31ST ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20015 BUILDING MARGO RICKS
2026-04-27 General Construction 1717 K ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20006 ELECTRICAL 1000 CONN AVE ASSOCIATES LLC
2026-04-27 Plumbing 3000 CONNECTICUT AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20008 PLUMBING AND GAS COLUMBIA REALTY VENTURE LLC
2026-04-27 HVAC/Mech 440 L ST NW 1101, WASHINGTON, DC 20001 MECHANICAL WEIXLER, WARREN P
2026-04-27 General Construction 4701 COLORADO AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20011 ELECTRICAL CRONIN, CHRISTOPHER
2026-04-27 Plumbing 440 L ST NW 1101, WASHINGTON, DC 20001 PLUMBING AND GAS WEIXLER, WARREN P
2026-04-27 HVAC/Mech 2120 LEROY PL NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20008 MECHANICAL FEIGIN, DAVID S
2026-04-27 Plumbing 1719 FRANKFORD ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20020 PLUMBING AND GAS 2 SISTERS LLC
2026-04-27 General Construction 5000 12TH ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20017 ELECTRICAL CHERNT, ASELEFECH
2026-04-27 HVAC/Mech 2000 K ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20006
Owner: 200··· 🔒
NEW INTERIOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE THIRD FLOOR. THE WORK CONSISTS OF NON STRUCTURA… ELIZABETH FROST
2026-04-27 Plumbing 1210 HALF ST SW, WASHINGTON, DC 20024 PLUMBING DOYLE INVESTMENT LLC
2026-04-27 General Construction 2211 MINNESOTA AVE SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20020 ELECTRICAL 2211 WM PARTNERS LLC
2026-04-27 General Construction 2235 TOWN CENTER DR SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20020 Electrical Trade Permit SALEH ASHRAFI
2026-04-27 General Construction 1413 F ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002 BUILDING DOMINIC DIPIETRO
2026-04-27 General Construction 737 KENTUCKY AVE SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20003 PERMIT
2026-04-27 HVAC/Mech 6613 31ST PL NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20015 Mechanical trade Permit LOUIS C COPELAND
2026-04-27 Roofing 133 C ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20003 CFA / H Roof Replacement in-kind RICHARD ROOFING HAWKINS
2026-04-27 Roofing 2223 12TH PL NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20009 HISTORIC Roof replacement JESSE TARR
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2026-04-27 HVAC/Mech 827 6TH ST SW, WASHINGTON, DC 20024
Owner: BOW··· 🔒
Interior renovations at cellar, second, and third levels including, bathrooms, l… NULL NULL; MICHAEL FOWLER
2026-04-27 General Construction 1554 41ST ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20020 ELECTRICAL JONES, DEMITRA
2026-04-27 General Construction 3661 ALABAMA AVE SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20020 ELECTRICAL WILLIAMS, PATRICIA P
2026-04-27 Plumbing 6032 NORTH DAKOTA AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20011 Plumbing trade Permit WILL NELSON
2026-04-27 General Construction 501 45TH ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20019 ELECTRICAL IZAH, AWELE
2026-04-27 Plumbing 6107 4TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20011 PLUMBING SMITH, MARK E
2026-04-27 Plumbing 1550 HEMLOCK ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20012 Plumbing trade Permit WILL NELSON
2026-04-27 Solar 1764 STANTON TER SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20020 THE PROJECT SCOPE INCLUDES THE INSTALLATION OF A 16.4KW DC RATED GRID-TIED PHOTO… NULL NULL; JOHN WILLIAMS
2026-04-27 HVAC/Mech 2010 FLAGLER PL NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20001 MECHANICAL MARTINEZ, JORDAN V
2026-04-27 Plumbing 6601 8TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20012 Plumbing trade Permit NULL NULL; MICHAEL VITO
2026-04-27 Plumbing 1241 OATES ST NE 1, WASHINGTON, DC 20002 PLUMBING SLEEK PROJECTS LLC
2026-04-27 General Construction 3547 QUEBEC ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20016 ELECTRICAL WILSON, SHARI T
2026-04-27 General Construction 4705 BLAGDEN TER NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20011 Electrical Trade Permit MARCOS ARREDONDO TORRES
2026-04-27 General Construction 248 14TH ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002 ELECTRICAL SAMUEL GRAVES LLC
2026-04-27 General Construction 3724 BURNHAM PL NE NONE , WASHINGTON, DC 20019 EXPEDITED
2026-04-27 Plumbing 601 GALLATIN ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20011 PLUMBING COLBERT, OLEATHIA R
2026-04-27 General Construction 765 HARVARD ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20001 BUILDING LUIS TAINAN KRAETZIG
2026-04-27 HVAC/Mech 2308 17TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20009 Mechanical trade Permit RONALD GALLANT
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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.

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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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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Code violations matched to property owners. An owner facing a citation is the warmest restoration, repair, or wholesale-offer lead there is — and no marketplace sells this list.

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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.

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.

How can contractors find construction leads in Washington DC?

Contractors find leads in Washington DC by filtering PermitGrab by trade and ZIP code, then contacting the permit applicant (owner or general contractor) directly. Pro subscribers get verified phone numbers and can set up saved-search email alerts so new matches land in their inbox the same day they’re filed.

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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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