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Washington DC had 3706 new building permits filed in the last 30 days, led by 991 electrical, 916 plumbing and 598 general construction. The average project value is $13,496.

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2026-04-27 CONSTRUCTION 421 4TH ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002 REVISION FOR PERMIT NUMBER B2602708DEMO PLAN REVISION:SEE EXISTING FLOOR PLAN /W… 421 4TH ST LLC
2026-04-25 CONSTRUCTION 1916 18TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20009 In the Strivers' Section Historic District Revision to permit B2505674: Demo por… ADAM CRAIN
2026-04-25 CONSTRUCTION 2257 12TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20009 THE PROJECT IS THE IMPROVEMENT OF AN EXISTING 8-UNIT MULTIFAMILY BUILDING TO A 1… ALEX HAMILTON
2026-04-24 CONSTRUCTION 1501 K ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20005 **NO STRUCTURAL WORK** FOLLOWING ARE THE PLANS, ELEVATIONS AND DETAILS OUTLINING… OLUFELA PYNE
2026-04-24 CONSTRUCTION 1620 L ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20036 INTERIOR DEMOLITION TO 12TH FLOOR OFFICE SPACE. NO STRUCTURAL DEMO. REWORK MECHA… SAM HOLLEN
2026-04-24 CONSTRUCTION 3412 PROSPECT ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20007 CFA / H Demolition of non-load-bearing interior walls, ceilings and flooring. Re… TYLER, MATTHEW G
2026-04-23 CONSTRUCTION 700 7TH ST SW 1, WASHINGTON, DC 20024 DEMOLITION OF PORTIONS OF DAMAGED BRICK WALL (POOL ENCLOSURE). AREA OF WORK, 400… OLUFELA PYNE
2026-04-22 CONSTRUCTION 2570 SHERMAN AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20001 SELECTIVE INTERIOR DEMOLITION OF EXISTING NON-STRUCTURAL WALLS, FINISHES, AND FI… DAN WILLIAMS
2026-04-22 CONSTRUCTION 1218 WISCONSIN AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20007 Deliveries and general interior construction. Truck deliveries, staging, general… JESSE TARR
2026-04-21 CONSTRUCTION 1717 PENNSYLVANIA AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20006 LIMITED DEMOLITION AND TENANT IMPROVEMENT /ALTERATIONS TO INTERIOR BUILD-OUT OF … THUY LE / CHRIS VU
2026-04-20 CONSTRUCTION 1509 S ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20009 HISTORIC Interior Non Structural Demolition ONLY. JENNIFER VERBEKE
2026-04-20 CONSTRUCTION 2416 SOUTHERN AVE SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20020 Nonstructural Interior Alteration of First Floor ONLY. Under 500 SF. Relocate PO… LEX FOX
2026-04-20 CONSTRUCTION 2121 VIRGINIA AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20037 In the George Washington University /Old West End Historic District In the Commi… MANDY LEUNG
2026-04-17 CONSTRUCTION 1902 KENDALL ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002 EXTERIOR SCOPE OF WORK (APPROX 180 SF): NEW PRE-ENGINEERED SECURITY GUARD BOOTHS… DFM PERMITS
2026-04-17 CONSTRUCTION 216 BATES ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20001 DEMOLISH EXISTING FENCE, INSTALLATION OF NEW 7FT HIGH WOOD PRIVACY FENCE. FUENTES-SUAREZ, GABRIELA
2026-04-17 CONSTRUCTION 701 PENNSYLVANIA AVE NW 1005, WASHINGTON, DC 20004 In these Historic Districts: Downtown Historic District Pennsylvania Avenue Nati… JASON PARINI
2026-04-17 CONSTRUCTION 3200 10TH ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20017 Interior Demo/minor patching work 1000sqft or less. JERRY, THORMAN
2026-04-17 CONSTRUCTION 641 10TH ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002 Interior demolition of non-load-bearing partitions, finishes, and MEP systems in… LINDA GRANVILLE
2026-04-15 CONSTRUCTION 725 12TH ST NW, WASHINGTON , DC 20005 The work planned primarily consists of above grade structural demolition and ins… JP QUINTEROS
2026-04-15 CONSTRUCTION 919 FARRAGUT ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20011 Demolition of rear enclosed porch. KC PRICE
2026-04-15 CONSTRUCTION 4001 CALVERT ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20007 Scope of work includes the cafeteria addition, consisting of new masonry wall co… LEONARDO GALVAO
2026-04-15 CONSTRUCTION 4926 3RD ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20011 DEMOLITION DECK violation case 2023-dob-036 TEREZA HERNANDEZ;
2026-04-14 CONSTRUCTION 4901 9TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20011 Revision to B2602554. Revised and updated drawings for original permitted work t… NA NA; GIBSON, SANDRA L
2026-04-13 CONSTRUCTION 251 H ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20001 BUILDING IMPROVEMENT TO INCLUDE DEMOLITION OF EXISTING PARTITIONS. CONSTRUCTION … ELIZABETH FROST
2026-04-13 CONSTRUCTION 611 MORTON ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20010 Demolition. WILLIAM NOKES
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1. NA NA; BRYCE CARRINGTON 🔥 87 permits/30d Active 🔥 Hot 107 (107) Plumbing - Verifying…
2. MARGO RICKS 🔥 42 permits/30d Active 🔥 Hot 51 (51) General Construction - Verifying…
3. NULL NULL; KARLEN MURRAY 🔥 33 permits/30d Active Warm 41 (41) HVAC - Verifying…
4. STEVEN G STAHL 🔥 31 permits/30d Active 🔥 Hot 40 (40) General Construction - Verifying…
5. NICK HAYES 🔥 19 permits/30d Active 🔥 Hot 34 (34) General Construction - 🔒 Reveal
6. BRANDON SHORES 🔥 23 permits/30d Active 🔥 Hot 31 (31) Electrical - Verifying…
7. DOUG GIEBEL 🔥 25 permits/30d Active Warm 25 (25) HVAC - Verifying…
8. CHRISTOPHER HARTMAN 🔥 21 permits/30d Active 🔥 Hot 24 (24) Plumbing - Verifying…
9. BECK VISSAT Active Cold 24 (24) General Construction - Verifying…
10. WILL NELSON 🔥 22 permits/30d Active 🔥 Hot 23 (23) Plumbing - Verifying…
11. MATTHEW YOUNG 🔥 15 permits/30d Active 🔥 Hot 23 (23) General Construction - Verifying…
12. NULL NULL; MICHELLE CLANCY 🔥 16 permits/30d Active Warm 22 (22) Landscaping & Exterior - Verifying…
13. NULL NULL; KEVIN LOPEZ 🔥 16 permits/30d Active Warm 21 (21) Plumbing - Verifying…
14. MARCOS ARREDONDO TORRES 🔥 18 permits/30d Active 🔥 Hot 21 (21) Electrical - Verifying…
15. NULL NULL; MATTHEW YOUNG 🔥 12 permits/30d Active Warm 20 (20) Roofing - Verifying…
16. DFM PERMITS 🔥 15 permits/30d Active Warm 20 (20) General Construction - Verifying…
17. MANNING SAVAGE 🔥 16 permits/30d Active 🔥 Hot 20 (20) HVAC - Verifying…
18. SAM HOLLEN 🔥 14 permits/30d Active 🔥 Hot 19 (19) Interior Renovation - Verifying…
19. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA 🔥 16 permits/30d Active 🔥 Hot 16 (16) Electrical - Verifying…
20. PERRY HUGEE 🔥 14 permits/30d Active Warm 15 (15) HVAC - Verifying…
21. NULL NULL; RAQUEL FLORES 🔥 13 permits/30d Active Warm 15 (15) Plumbing - Verifying…
22. NA NA; SCOTT DOUGHMAN 🔥 11 permits/30d Active Warm 15 (15) HVAC - Verifying…
23. NULL NULL; CHARLES LEVINE 8 permits/30d Active Warm 12 (12) Plumbing - Verifying…
24. NATHAN WILSON 🔥 11 permits/30d Active 🔥 Hot 12 (12) Electrical - Verifying…
25. NISHANTH MAHANKALI 🔥 11 permits/30d Active Warm 12 (12) General Construction - 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 12889+ Washington DC building permits with data 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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Frequently Asked Questions about Washington DC Building Permits

How many building permits does PermitGrab track in Washington DC?

PermitGrab currently tracks 12889 building permits in Washington DC, District of Columbia. Data is pulled daily from the official municipal open-data source and includes permit number, address, permit type, contractor, status, and estimated value where available.

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Most cities refresh their open-data portals on a 24-hour cadence, so new permits typically appear in PermitGrab within 1–3 days of filing. Washington DC is collected on every daemon cycle; if the upstream source has a known delay we note it on the page.

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