Washington DC Building Permits & Contractor Leads

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

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PermitGrab tracks 4,785 active contractors who pulled 9,309 building permits in Washington DC, DC. Updated daily.

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Indexed Permits
4,785
Active Contractors
55
Verified Phones
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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9,309 records — permits and code violations sorted by date

Date Type Value Address Details Contractor / Status Save
2026-04-12 General Construction 1811 LAWRENCE ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20018 ELECTRICAL WISEMAN, FREDERICK S
2026-04-12 Plumbing 3813 SOUTH DAKOTA AVE NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20018 Plumbing trade Permit WILL NELSON
2026-04-12 Plumbing 2008 T ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20020 PLUMBING AND GAS OUTLAW, BARBARA J
2026-04-12 General Construction 410 EMERSON ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20011 ELECTRICAL COLE, MICHELENE
2026-04-12 General Construction 2416 PERRY ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20018 ELECTRICAL GAIL E ELLIS TRUSTEE
2026-04-12 Plumbing 3309 12TH ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20017 PLUMBING AND GAS 3309 12TH STREET HOLDINGS LLC
2026-04-12 Plumbing 3145 NEWARK ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20008
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Plumbing trade Permit SANDRA CARPENTER
2026-04-12 General Construction 110 15TH ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002 BUILDING NEGUSSU SOLOMON
2026-04-12 HVAC/Mech 3727 26TH ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20018 MECHANICAL KHAN, DEAN A
2026-04-12 General Construction 3757 BENTON ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20007 BUILDING GREGORY KEARLEY
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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.

Reviewed by Marcus Reeves · Page data current as of · Sources: official Washington DC open data portal.

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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Search any competitor's name and see every job they pulled in Washington DC — where they're working, what they're charging the city in declared value, and which neighborhoods they own. Pitch the follow-on work at each address.

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The motivated-seller list

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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The 14-day trial includes full Pro access to Washington DC — unlimited phone and website reveals, CSV export, trade and value-tier filters, lead scoring, and violation cross-reference flags. Card required to start; cancel anytime before day 14.

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Who buys this data?

Washington DC permit & owner data, by use case

Same data, different angle. Pick the playbook that matches what you sell.

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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