Washington DC, DC Building Permit History

Search any address in Washington DC to see the complete building permit history — what work was done, who did it, how much it cost, and the current permit status. Free and instant.

Washington DC Permit Data at a Glance

50,088
Permits on File
29,078
Addresses Searched
$1,123
Avg Permit Fee
6,937
Contractors

What You Can Find in Washington DC Permit Records

Each permit record from Washington DC includes:

  • Permit number — the official tracking number
  • Type of work — new construction, renovation, demolition, electrical, plumbing, etc.
  • Work description — detailed description of the permitted work
  • Current status — active, issued, finaled, or expired
  • Permit fees — actual fees paid to the city
  • Contractor name — the licensed contractor who pulled the permit
  • Issue date — when the permit was approved

Data source: City GIS Portal (ArcGIS). Updated in real-time.

How to Look Up Building Permits in Washington DC

  1. 1 Enter a street address in Washington DC, DC above.
  2. 2 We query Washington DC's official permit database in real-time.
  3. 3 See every permit on file — type of work, cost, contractor, and status.

Why Look Up Permit History in Washington DC?

  • Buying a home in Washington DC? Check if past renovations were properly permitted before you close.
  • Planning a project? See what permits neighbors pulled for similar work in Washington DC.
  • Vetting a contractor? See which contractors have active permits in Washington DC.
  • Selling your home? Verify all past work was properly permitted before listing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Enter any street address in Washington DC, DC in the search box above. PermitMint queries the official Washington DC permit database in real-time and shows you every building permit on file.

Yes, completely free. Washington DC publishes permit records through their official open data portal. No sign-up required.

Data is queried in real-time from Washington DC's official portal. Most cities update daily. Results cache for 24 hours, then refresh automatically.

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