Building Permits in Washington DC, District of Columbia

PermitStack indexes 311,092 building permits issued in Washington DC, District of Columbia, with 48,882 issued in the last 12 months alone. Search by address, contractor, category, and date via our free REST API.

311,092
Total permits
48,882
Last 12 months
232
Last 30 days
vs same period prior year
May 6, 2026
Latest permit

Permits by category (last 12 months)

Most common permit types issued in the last year.

Renovation
10,185
Plumbing
3,213
Electrical
3,110
Solar
2,700
Roofing
1,424
Fence
892
Mechanical
828
Interior remodel
755
Addition
270
New construction
215

Most recent permits

The 10 most recent permits issued in Washington DC, District of Columbia. Full dataset available via REST API.

IssuedPermit #AddressCategoryDescription
2026-05-06PA4599793461 14TH STREET NWRenovationDC Water, Lead Free DC Program - Test pit and replacement of existing water servic...
2026-05-06PA4599593234 13TH STREET NWRenovationDC Water, Lead Free DC Program - Test pit and replacement of existing water servic...
2026-05-06PA4599783517 14TH STREET NWRenovationDC Water, Lead Free DC Program - Test pit and replacement of existing water servic...
2026-05-06PA4599583700 13TH STREET NWRenovationDC Water, Lead Free DC Program - Test pit and replacement of existing water servic...
2026-05-06PA4599672822 GEORGIA AVENUE NWRenovationDC Water, Lead Free DC Program - Test pit and replacement of existing water servic...
2026-05-06PA4599483305 16TH STREET NWRenovationDC Water, Lead Free DC Program - Test pit and replacement of existing water servic...
2026-05-06PA4599654201 GEORGIA AVENUE NWRenovationDC Water, Lead Free DC Program - Test pit and replacement of existing water servic...
2026-05-06PA4599664128 GEORGIA AVENUE NWRenovationDC Water, Lead Free DC Program - Test pit and replacement of existing water servic...
2026-05-06PA4599473502 16TH STREET NWRenovationDC Water, Lead Free DC Program - Test pit and replacement of existing water servic...
2026-05-06PA4599803445 14TH STREET NWRenovationDC Water, Lead Free DC Program - Test pit and replacement of existing water servic...

Access Washington DC permit data via API

Query Washington DC, District of Columbia permits with a single HTTP request. Returns JSON with address, category, status, dates, and full description.

# Search all Washington DC permits issued this month
curl -H "X-API-Key: YOUR_KEY" \
  "https://api.permit-stack.com/v1/permits/search?city=Washington%20DC&state=DC&issued_after=2026-04-01"

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FAQ

Where does PermitStack get Washington DC permit data?

We ingest data directly from the official Washington DC open data portal (ArcGIS Hub) daily. This is the same source used by the city's own public dashboards, normalized into a consistent JSON schema across our U.S. jurisdictions.

How current is the Washington DC data?

Our automated ingestion runs daily at 03:00 UTC. The latest permit in our database for Washington DC, District of Columbia was issued on May 6, 2026. Permit backlogs on the city side may mean some permits take a few days to appear.

Can I access Washington DC permits without an API key?

Yes — our free tier includes 100 requests per day, enough to search and filter Washington DC permits interactively. Sign up for a free API key to get started.

Can I export Washington DC permit data?

Yes. Paid plans support CSV export and periodic webhooks for changed permits.

How long does a Washington DC building permit take to issue?

The median time from permit filing to issuance in Washington DC, District of Columbia is 6 days, based on permits issued in the last 12 months. Smaller permit types (residential alteration, electrical) typically issue faster; new construction and large additions usually take longer.

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