Washington DC Building Permits & Contractor Leads

8,592 indexed permits · 4,366 active contractors · Washington DC, District of Columbia.

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Washington DC had 3965 new building permits filed in the last 30 days, led by 1099 electrical, 1076 plumbing and 635 hvac.

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

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2026-04-15 HVAC/Mech 2606 HAZEN CT NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20001 Mechanical trade Permit PERRY HUGEE
2026-04-15 Demolition 725 12TH ST NW, WASHINGTON , DC 20005 The work planned primarily consists of above grade structural demolition and ins… JP QUINTEROS
2026-04-15 HVAC/Mech 2612 HAZEN CT NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20001 Mechanical trade Permit PERRY HUGEE
2026-04-15 HVAC/Mech 2616 HAZEN CT NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20001 Mechanical trade Permit PERRY HUGEE
2026-04-15 HVAC/Mech 2610 HAZEN CT NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20001 Mechanical trade Permit PERRY HUGEE
2026-04-15 HVAC/Mech 2608 HAZEN CT NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20001 Mechanical trade Permit PERRY HUGEE
2026-04-15 HVAC/Mech 2602 HAZEN CT NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20001 Mechanical trade Permit PERRY HUGEE
2026-04-15 HVAC/Mech 2614 HAZEN CT NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20001 Mechanical trade Permit PERRY HUGEE
2026-04-15 Plumbing 1220 WYLIE ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002 PLUMBING AND GAS O'DONNELL, RACHEL P
2026-04-15 General Construction 1075 THOMAS JEFFERSON ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20007 PERMIT
2026-04-15 General Construction 1130 CONNECTICUT AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20036 ELECTRICAL PENZANCE 1130 PROPERTY OWNER LLC
2026-04-15 Roofing 4326 18TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20011 REPLACE EXISTING FRONT PORCH ROOF & COLUMNS EXTERIOR WORK ONLY NO HVAC OR PLUMBI… NULL NULL; PETER SCHANS
2026-04-15 Fence 4760 RESERVOIR RD NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20007 REPLACE EXISTING FENCE - 6' HIGH WOOD FENCE W/GATE NULL NULL; MICHELLE CLANCY
2026-04-15 General Construction 4415 13TH PL NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20017 ELECTRICAL COVER, LEON N
2026-04-15 General Construction 1122 51ST PL NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20019 ELECTRICAL COTTON, TONY L
2026-04-15 Plumbing 5317 BROAD BRANCH RD NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20015 Plumbing trade Permit NULL NULL; RAQUEL FLORES
2026-04-15 General Construction 1840 POTOMAC AVE SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20003 ELECTRICAL - HEAVY UP COBB, WILLIAM
2026-04-15 Plumbing 2914 7TH ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20032 PLUMBING PATRICIA A PONDER TRUSTEE
2026-04-15 Plumbing 1928 17TH ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20020 PLUMBING LEONARD, JACQUELINE
2026-04-15 Plumbing 5330 BROAD BRANCH RD NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20015 Plumbing trade Permit NULL NULL; RAQUEL FLORES
2026-04-15 HVAC/Mech 4705 46TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20016 Mechanical trade Permit JEREMY RIVERA
2026-04-15 HVAC/Mech 4518 BRANDYWINE ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20016 Mechanical trade Permit JEREMY RIVERA
2026-04-15 Plumbing 1257 16TH ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002 PLUMBING AND GAS JENNIFER WEINBERG TRUSTEE
2026-04-15 HVAC/Mech 4180 LIVINGSTON RD SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20032 MECHANICAL STATE TENANCY LLC
2026-04-15 Plumbing 4180 LIVINGSTON RD SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20032 PLUMBING AND GAS STATE TENANCY LLC
2026-04-15 HVAC/Mech 5100 39TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20016 INTERIOR RENOVATION OF EXISTING KITCHEN TO INCLUDE NEW DOOR AND WINDOWS, NEW LIG… NULL NULL; DANIEL WATSON DE ROUX
2026-04-15 Plumbing 416 CONSTITUTION AVE NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002 PLUMBING AND GAS EIDE, KEVIN
2026-04-15 Plumbing 1520 TRINIDAD AVE NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002 PLUMBING AUKARD, MICHAEL V
2026-04-15 General Construction 4539 SOUTH DAKOTA AVE NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20017 BUILDING ANTHONY JONES
2026-04-15 HVAC/Mech 2923 11TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20001 MECHANICAL GARGOUM, JAZMIN D
2026-04-15 General Construction 122 33RD ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20019 ELECTRICAL AXION UNITED GROUP, LLC
2026-04-15 Roofing 3200 6TH ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20032 SCOPE OF WORK REHABILITATION OF EXISTING 1970s ERA SCHOOL; SELECTIVE DEMOLITION … DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA C/O MCN BUILD GC DISTRICT OF
2026-04-15 General Construction 1301 U ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20009 HISTORIC Parking Garage concrete repairs JESSE TARR
2026-04-15 General Construction 1155 F ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20004 ELECTRICAL JEMAL'S SQUARE 320 LLC
2026-04-15 General Construction 5101 WISCONSIN AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20016 ELECTRICAL GARRISON ASSOCIATES LLC
2026-04-15 HVAC/Mech 4018 13TH ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20017 MECHANICAL BAGGA-TAVES, JOSEPH P
2026-04-15 HVAC/Mech 4018 13TH ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20017 MECHANICAL BAGGA-TAVES, JOSEPH P
2026-04-15 General Construction 4018 13TH ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20017 GAS FITTING BAGGA-TAVES, JOSEPH P
2026-04-15 General Construction 1922 FREDERICK DOUGLASS CT SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20020 Contractor to work on private property on 4/16/2026 from 7am to 7pm. ANTHONY CARROLL
2026-04-15 HVAC/Mech 9 QUINCY PL NE 2, WASHINGTON, DC 20002 MECHANICAL SUH, DONGYEON
2026-04-15 Plumbing 5506 9TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20011 PLUMBING SMITH, KATHLEEN Y
2026-04-14 Windows/Doors 1826 18TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20009 To replace existing front windows and doors - Basement, first and second floor JUAN O. TORRES-DOUGLAS
2026-04-14 General Construction 1201 NEW YORK AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20005 ELECTRICAL 1201-1225 NEW YORK AVE SPE LLC
2026-04-14 General Construction 2236 OBSERVATORY PL NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20007 BUILDING JUAN O. TORRES-DOUGLAS
2026-04-14 General Construction 3841 FESSENDEN ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20016 EXPEDITED
2026-04-14 Plumbing 2200 PENNSYLVANIA AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20037 PLUMBING AND GAS GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
2026-04-14 Plumbing 333 ELM ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20001 PLUMBING AND GAS EVANS, NATHAN P
2026-04-14 General Construction 2415 CALIFORNIA ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20008 ELECTRICAL GOVERNMENT OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF BRAZIL
2026-04-14 Plumbing 521 QUINTANA PL NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20011 Plumbing trade Permit MANNING SAVAGE
2026-04-14 General Construction 700 19TH ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002 Replace existing WALSH, ANTHONY
2026-04-14 HVAC/Mech 2600 SHERMAN AVE NW 302, WASHINGTON, DC 20001 MECHANICAL SCHELLHAMMER, JOSHUA R
2026-04-14 General Construction 1099 NEW YORK AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20001 ELECTRICAL 1099 NEW YORK, LLC
2026-04-14 General Construction 3516 NEWARK ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20016 ELECTRICAL BEABER, JAMIE B
2026-04-14 HVAC/Mech 1772 KILBOURNE PL NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20010 MECHANICAL BATTJER, AMY L
2026-04-14 General Construction 503 RANDOLPH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20011 Interior Alteration - Relocate first floor powder room. CHIDI UGBAM
2026-04-14 Fire Protection 2101 L ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20037 WORK REQUIRED FOR TENANT FIT OUT FOR URBAN LAND INSTITUTE LOCATED ON LEVEL 04 OF… FIKIR KEBEDE
2026-04-14 Plumbing 3119 15TH ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20017 PLUMBING SCHRAL, KIMBERLY
2026-04-14 General Construction 21 HANOVER PL NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20001 ELECTRICAL HAWTHORNE, MATTHEW
2026-04-14 HVAC/Mech 817 VARNUM ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20017 Construction work including unloading, staging, and the performance of excavatio… KEVIN STRUPP
2026-04-14 General Construction 4738 6TH PL NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20017 ELECTRICAL HAWKINS, VALENCIA G
2026-04-14 Plumbing 1921 16TH ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20020 Plumbing trade Permit NULL NULL; KEVIN LOPEZ
2026-04-14 Plumbing 4590 INDIAN ROCK TER NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20007 PLUMBING AND GAS TILAHUN, BONA
2026-04-14 Plumbing 218 BRYANT ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002 Plumbing trade Permit CHRISTOPHER HARTMAN
2026-04-14 Plumbing 4900 41ST ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20016 Plumbing trade Permit CHRISTOPHER HARTMAN
2026-04-14 Plumbing 1925 16TH ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20020 Plumbing trade Permit NULL NULL; KEVIN LOPEZ
2026-04-14 General Construction 712 CHESAPEAKE ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20032 ELECTRICAL JACKSON, JULIE E
2026-04-14 General Construction 1424 5TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20001 BUILDING DOMINIC DIPIETRO
2026-04-14 General Construction 116 T ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002 Scope of work is a repair in kind for water damage: 1. Replace gypsum board fini… GREGORY MINKOFF
2026-04-14 Plumbing 3567 10TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20010 PLUMBING AND GAS JASON TODD BERNAGROS CO-TRUSTEE
2026-04-14 Plumbing 1350 27TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20007 PLUMBING AND GAS EVERETT, ALLISON L
2026-04-14 General Construction 512 RANDOLPH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20011 ELECTRICAL THRELKELD, MATTHEW A
2026-04-14 General Construction 1904 23RD ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20020 ELECTRICAL - GENERAL FELIPE ERNST
2026-04-14 General Construction 1350 27TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20007 ELECTRICAL EVERETT, ALLISON L
2026-04-14 HVAC/Mech 1632 30TH ST NW 4, WASHINGTON, DC 20007 Mechanical trade Permit ESAYAS SKATRALI
2026-04-14 General Construction 1534 D ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002 ELECTRICAL VILLARROEL, ELIZABETH G
2026-04-14 General Construction 1507 22ND ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20037 PERMIT
2026-04-14 Pool/Spa 901 NEW YORK AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20001 *NO STRUCTURAL WORK* Interior renovation of existing office space on 3rd floor. … ALYSSA NOLAN
2026-04-14 Fence 1607 GALES ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002 Fence in disrepair and needs replacement. Will be replaced by privacy fence pres… NULL NULL; EDWARDS, JENNIFER L
2026-04-14 General Construction 1228 31ST ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20007 Commission of Fine Arts jurisdiction area Interior alteration and renovation of … JESSICA GLASS
2026-04-14 General Construction 4521 IOWA AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20011 PERMIT
2026-04-14 Plumbing 18 9TH ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20003 PLUMBING AND GAS O'TOOLE, TIMOTHY
2026-04-14 Plumbing 1209 SHEPHERD ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20011 Plumbing trade Permit NA NA; BRYCE CARRINGTON
2026-04-14 General Construction 500 PEABODY ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20011 ELECTRICAL BLACKMON, ROYCE R
2026-04-14 General Construction 1605 18TH ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20020 ELECTRICAL WILLIE M HAGANS TRUSTEE
2026-04-14 Plumbing 1003 WISCONSIN AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20007 PLUMBING AND GAS MILLENNIUM GEORGETOWN COMMERCIAL…
2026-04-14 General Construction 1341 JEFFERSON ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20011 ELECTRICAL CLARK JR, WILLIE J
2026-04-14 Plumbing 619 H ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20001 PLUMBING AND GAS BALTIMORE MIDTOWN LLC
2026-04-14 Plumbing 1005 SHEPHERD ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20017 Plumbing trade Permit BRENT ALEXANDER
2026-04-14 Plumbing 3412 TEXAS AVE SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20020 PLUMBING AND GAS BROOKINS, KENT
2026-04-14 Plumbing 1636 NEW JERSEY AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20001 PLUMBING AND GAS DREW, ROBERT G
2026-04-14 General Construction 607 14TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20005 Interior build out of partial 2nd floor for office use. KENNY HORTON
2026-04-14 Demolition 4901 9TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20011 Revision to B2602554. Revised and updated drawings for original permitted work t… NA NA; GIBSON, SANDRA L
2026-04-14 General Construction 512 10TH ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20003 ELECTRICAL COOLIDGE, RHONDA
2026-04-14 General Construction 2235 TOWN CENTER DR SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20020 ELECTRICAL SKYLAND BLOCK 2 RETAIL LLC
2026-04-14 General Construction 1400 41ST ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20020 THIS IS A SUPPORT OF EXCAVATION PERMIT FOR THE PROPOSED NEW FORT DAVIS COMMUNITY… DC DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES…
2026-04-14 General Construction 7400 8TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20012 Electrical Trade Permit MARCOS ARREDONDO TORRES
2026-04-14 Plumbing 406 11TH ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20003 PLUMBING AND GAS ANNICK, ALLISON M
2026-04-14 General Construction 49 D ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20003 ELECTRICAL GACKENBACH, JULIE L
2026-04-14 HVAC/Mech 1201 NEW YORK AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20005 NEW INTERIOR ALTERATION OF THE 5TH FLOOR. THE WORK CONSISTS OF NON STRUCTURAL DE… STEPHANY ESPINOZA
2026-04-14 General Construction 1921 18TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20009 CHANGE USE FROM FLATS TO OFFICE ( NO CONSTRUCTION) STEPHEN OLIVER
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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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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.

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 4,366 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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Frequently Asked Questions about Washington DC Building Permits

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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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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