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District of Columbia has 11,087 building permits on file right now, with 3,744 filed in just the last 30 days. That's serious construction activity, and most of it is concentrated in Washington. If you're looking for where the work actually is, this is where you'll find it. Electrical work dominates the permit activity with 3,102 permits, followed closely by plumbing at 2,694 permits. Roofing pulls 1,426 permits, HVAC sits at 1,134, and another 1,362 permits cover miscellaneous work. The breakdown tells you exactly where contractors are getting called for jobs. Contractors use permit data to skip the guesswork. Instead of cold calling or waiting for referrals, you see who's permitted to build what and reach out before they've already hired someone. In DC, that means watching electrical and plumbing jobs closely, but don't sleep on the roofing and HVAC opportunities either. New permits filed daily mean new leads are constantly coming in.
Pull permit data for DC and filter by trade. When a property owner or GC files a permit, they're officially starting a project. That's your signal to contact them before they've chosen a contractor. DigPermit updates daily, so you see new permits the same day they're filed. Most contractors who use permit data contact prospects within the first week, before they've gotten buried in bids. Focus on your trade: electricians track electrical permits, plumbers watch plumbing permits, and so on. You'll also spot jobs that need multiple trades, which means you can pitch subcontractors or general contracting work.
Washington holds all 11,087 permits in our database. DC's permit jurisdiction is consolidated, so all construction activity gets filed under Washington. That means you're not splitting your attention between multiple municipalities. You work one permit system, one filing process. Whether you're looking at residential, commercial, or mixed-use projects, they all come through as Washington permits.
Electrical permits lead the way with 3,102 on file, followed by plumbing at 2,694. Roofing comes in at 1,426, HVAC at 1,134, and other miscellaneous permits at 1,362. This ranking tells you where the volume is. If you're an electrician or plumber, DC is actively generating work in your trade. If you're in roofing or HVAC, you'll find steady lead flow, just less volume than the top two trades. The data also shows you which skills are in highest demand, which helps with staffing and planning your year.
9,196 recent building permits filed in District of Columbia.
9,196 permits
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Amendment to permit no. b2304836 add mud room at cellar add window well at cellarfront porch at 1st floor add millwork at kitchen area on 1st floor reconfigure powder room at 1st f…
HISTORIC New front door
Remove old metal roof on main roof and replace with 36 mil Fibertitte membrane off white color
CFA / H Renovating an existing bathroom within the existing footprint. Replacing a clawfoot tub/shower with a shower only, moving a toilet and sink to a new location, installing ne…
Replacement of roof on garage ONLY and repairing leaks. Replacing 4 windows on garage 2nd floor ONLY. Insulating the ceiling of garage, and repairing/replacing interior ceiling cov…
Construct new single-family detached dwelling with cellar, including elevator, mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems, driveway, stormwater management, utilities, grading, wal…
CFA / H not construction just annual installation of the seasonal tent on our 6th floor terrace.
CFA / H New TPO roof on front porch roof, new architectural shingle roof on main roof, soffit repair.
Rooftop solar installation 41 435w panels. Same layout as initial design.
A fence around a patio that will provide privacy.
1. Replace damaged floor beams.2. Replace/repair damaged floor joists.3. Replace subfloor where needed.4. Replace drywall where needed.
Greater 14th st historic district interior fit out in a demised existing tenant space for new tenant laseraway. scope of work to include the construction of interior partitions, ce…