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Building Permits in Washington, DC

Updated October 26, 2026. Every link below goes to an official government site. We are not a government office and cannot issue permits.

In DC, building permits come from the Department of Buildings (DOB). Most alterations, repairs, new construction, demolition and solar work need one. You can search any address for past permits before you hire or buy.

Where to look up and apply

DC Department of Buildings (DOB)

Newest permits issued in DC

The 15 most recent permits from the DC Department of Buildings permits feed (Open Data DC). Address and type of work only. Refreshed weekly.

IssuedAddressWork
Oct 24, 2026250 Massachusetts Ave Nw 20001Supplemental / Plumbing And GasWard 6
Oct 24, 20265004 Astor Pl Se 20019Supplemental / Plumbing And GasWard 7
Oct 23, 2026516 H St Ne 20002Supplemental / ElectricalWard 6
Oct 23, 2026722 32Nd St Se 20019Supplemental / MechanicalWard 7
Oct 23, 20263207 M St Nw 20007Supplemental / Plumbing And GasWard 2
Oct 23, 20262806 5Th St Ne 20017Supplemental / ElectricalWard 5
Oct 23, 20261234 Quincy St Ne 20017Post Card / PlumbingWard 5
Oct 23, 20261236 Quincy St Ne 20017Post Card / PlumbingWard 5
Oct 23, 20261302 Quincy St Ne 20017Post Card / PlumbingWard 5
Oct 23, 20262908 17Th St Ne 20018Post Card / PlumbingWard 5
Oct 23, 20262908 17Th St Ne 20018Post Card / PlumbingWard 5
Oct 23, 20263929 22Nd St Ne 20018Post Card / PlumbingWard 5
Oct 23, 20265723 13Th St Nw 20011Supplemental / MechanicalWard 4
Oct 23, 20261211 East Capitol St Se 20003Supplemental / Plumbing And GasWard 6
Oct 23, 20265723 13Th St Nw 20011Supplemental / Plumbing And GasWard 4

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