How often is Washington permit data updated?

Washington data syncs daily at 6am from the city's official source. Webhook subscribers get push notifications within minutes of new permits being issued.

Is the Washington permit API free?

Browsing permit data is always free. The API has a free sandbox tier for development; production pricing starts at $99/mo.

How do I get only solar permits in Washington?

Use the filter parameter ?permit_type=solar in the API, or visit /solar-permits/washington-dc for a curated solar + re-roof feed.

Where does Washington permit data come from?

Data is sourced from maps2.dcgis.dc.gov and normalized into PermitFlow's unified schema.

Building Permits

Washington, DC

Name: Washington, DC Building Permits
Creator: PermitFlow

Live building permit data for Washington, DC. Updated daily from the city's official source. Free to browse, free API access.

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Total permits

14,426

Last 30 days

206

Total valuation

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Status

live

auto: latest permit 2026-07-21 (2d ago)

Most recent permits

1303 BARNABY TER SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20032

POST CARD · BUILDING

Jul 22, 2026

#BP2604449 · OPPONG GYAMFI

1217 QUINCY ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20017

POST CARD · BUILDING

Jul 22, 2026

#BP2604460 · BRYANT MCDERMOTT

4920 30TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20008

CONSTRUCTION · ALTERATION AND REPAIR

Remodel Existing Kitchen and powder room, Relocate Existing Powder room

Jul 22, 2026

#B2607429 · NULL NULL; ZAHRA KEIHANI

2237 48TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20007

POST CARD · BUILDING

Jul 22, 2026

#BP2604448 · TAREK G AZAR

328 ALLISON ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20011

POST CARD · BUILDING

Jul 22, 2026

#BP2604453 · MARGO RICKS

531 RIGGS RD NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20011

POST CARD · BUILDING

Jul 22, 2026

#BP2604459 · DOMINIC DIPIETRO

2112 F ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20037

CONSTRUCTION · ALTERATION AND REPAIR

CFA- FOR ELEVATOR REVIEW ONLY***INTERIOR WORK ONLY***REPAIR & REPLACE THE BELOW ITEMS IN THE E.M.R***Replace the elevator mainline disconnects, Replace the 110v cab light disconnects, Replace lights and GFIs in EMR and Pits, Replace the elevator pit access ladders.

Jul 22, 2026

#B2606921 · SAMUEL HARBAGE

117 47TH ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20019

CONSTRUCTION · ALTERATION AND REPAIR

Nonstructural First Floor Interior Alteration and repair of less then 250 sf. Kitchen remodel and removal of non-load bearing wall. Repair/Replace any damaged or rotten materials in kind if discovered. no additional plumbing fixtures. Demolition completed under BP2603280.

Jul 22, 2026

#B2607069 · LEX FOX

317 10TH ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002

CONSTRUCTION · ALTERATION AND REPAIR

-Tuckpoint front step cheek walls using lime-based mortar -Tuckpoint front steps -Apply new parging to front retaining walls

Jul 22, 2026

#B2607554 · PAUL KILLMER

1331 MARYLAND AVE SW, WASHINGTON, DC 20024

CONSTRUCTION · CIVIL PLANS

CFA- Long Bridge North Package 3A.4 Sediment and Erosion Control for the demolition of a portion of the existing Maine Avenue bridge abutment A

Jul 22, 2026

#BCIV2600160 · SF JV

4362 SOUTHERN AVE SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20019

POST CARD · BUILDING

Jul 22, 2026

#BP2604451 · MARGO RICKS

2601 WOODLEY PL NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20008

CONSTRUCTION · PERMIT

Jul 22, 2026

#B2409259-EXT-2

701 PENNSYLVANIA AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20004

CONSTRUCTION · ALTERATION AND REPAIR

Historic- In these Historic Districts: Downtown Historic District Pennsylvania Avenue National Historic Site In the Commission of Fine Arts jurisdiction area Selective demolition and renovation of existing 6th floor Interior Office. To include new offices, open office area, focus rooms, conference room, and wellness room

Jul 22, 2026

#B2606047 · DAN WILLIAMS

2651 WOODLEY RD NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20008

CONSTRUCTION · ALTERATION AND REPAIR

HISTORIC REMODEL THIRD FLOOR BATH, RELOCATE LAUNDRY. ADD NEW WALLS AND INTERIOR DOORS. MECHANICAL,PLUMBING, AND ELECTRICAL WORK.

Jul 22, 2026

#B2604268 · NA NA; DUSTIN HIRT

1308 LAWRENCE ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20017

CONSTRUCTION · ALTERATION AND REPAIR

Interior renovation of two (2) existing bathrooms and one (1) existing laundry room in a single-family dwelling.Work includes: removal of existing fixtures, finishes, and non-load-bearingpartitions within the work areas; reconfiguration and replacement of plumbing fixtures (water closets, lavatories, tub/shower, and laundry connections); replacement of existing exhaust fans; new lighting and receptacle circuits with GFCI/AFCI protection as required; minor non-load-bearing partition modifications; and installation of new finishes, cabinetry, and accessories.

Jul 22, 2026

#B2606717 · NULL NULL; CRONBAUGH, COLEEN

1700 LANG PL NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002

CONSTRUCTION · ALTERATION AND REPAIR

Accurate footings placement.

Jul 22, 2026

#B2606878 · NULL NULL; CAPITOL IMPROVEMENTS

2213 KING PL NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20007

CONSTRUCTION · ALTERATION AND REPAIR

Demo load bearing wall and replace with beam in the kitchen

Jul 22, 2026

#B2606941 · NULL NULL; ETSEHIWOT BESHAH

3605 34TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20008

CONSTRUCTION · ALTERATION AND REPAIR

Historic- 19'x6' Composite Deck and 60lf Fence 6' tall (Pressure Treated)

Jul 22, 2026

#B2606986 · NULL NULL; CAPITOL IMPROVEMENTS

527 OGLETHORPE ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20011

CONSTRUCTION · ALTERATION AND REPAIR

REMOVE/REPLACE 4 WINDOWS; NO STRUCTURAL CHANGES

Jul 22, 2026

#B2607508 · NA NA; GLYNN NORGAN

3155 MOUNT PLEASANT ST NW 102, WASHINGTON, DC 20010

CONSTRUCTION · ALTERATION AND REPAIR

Streatery build out in front of the property. TOPS permit # 11174406

Jul 22, 2026

#B2607540 · CAROLINA BUITRAGO

3700 O ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20057

CONSTRUCTION · PERMIT

Jul 22, 2026

#BCIV2200134-EXT-2

1212 OATES ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002

CONSTRUCTION · ALTERATION AND REPAIR

Technical Objections were identified on existing permit #B2500216 to two items. Revisions were made to 3 existing drawings, A300, A310 and A320. They show that no work is to be done to the existing party wall cap flashing, and that the masonry party wall will not be exposed or modified in any way. These drawings are modifications to the existing approved drawings in Approved Building permit B2500216,

Jul 22, 2026

#B2507867 · ANDREI BANKS

139 12TH ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20003

CONSTRUCTION · ADDITION ALTERATION REPAIR

Renovate existing detached garage, construct new habitable terrace and canopy over garage with steps, terraces, and associated appurtenances. 330 sq. ft.

Jul 22, 2026

#B2606252 · DAVID LANDSMAN

1917 U PL SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20020

POST CARD · BUILDING

Jul 22, 2026

#BP2604450 · JOSEPH ACKERMAN

1341 MAPLE VIEW PL SE

CONSTRUCTION · PERMIT

Jul 22, 2026

#B2302935-EXT-2

Permit types in Washington

CONSTRUCTION1,000

Top contractors in Washington

DFM PERMITS62

SAM HOLLEN16

OLUFELA PYNE16

NNEKA SHELTON12

JORDAN SILBERMAN11

MELISSA DIAZ, DFM DEVELOPMENT SERVICES, LLC11

JANICE MILLAR MARUT10

DAVID LANDSMAN10

How to pull Washington permits

# curl
curl "https://permitflow.dev/api/public/v1/permits?city=Washington&state=DC" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_KEY"

// JavaScript
const res = await fetch(
  "https://permitflow.dev/api/public/v1/permits?city=Washington&state=DC",
  { headers: { Authorization: "Bearer " + KEY } }
);
const { data } = await res.json();

# Python
import requests
r = requests.get(
    "https://permitflow.dev/api/public/v1/permits",
    params={"city": "Washington", "state": "DC"},
    headers={"Authorization": f"Bearer {KEY}"},
)
permits = r.json()["data"]