Weekly permit insights

Washington Building Permits

Free weekly building-permit insights for Washington, DC, computed from official city permit portals, 1,056 permits filed in the latest period (through 2026-09-16), with the week-over-week trend and the busiest renovation, solar, pool, and remodel categories.

Updated weekly · latest data through 2026-09-16

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Permits this period
1,056
Trades tracked
6
Period ending
2026-09-16

Weekly trend: Jul 2: 188 · Jul 9: 332 · Jul 16: 333 · Jul 23: 324 · Jul 30: 299 · Aug 6: 286 · Aug 13: 254 · Aug 20: 268 · Aug 27: 437 · Sep 3: 201 · Sep 10: 37

Permits by trade in Washington

TradeThis periodShare
Plumbing20519.4%
HVAC18717.7%
Electrical18417.4%
Roofing696.5%
Solar312.9%
Pool & Spa20.2%
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Frequently asked questions

How often is Washington building permit data updated?

Weekly. Permit Ledger pulls Washington's building permits from official city permit portals every week, then recomputes the total filed, the week-over-week trend, and the busiest permit and trade categories.

Is Washington building permit data free?

Yes. The weekly Washington overview is free to browse, total permits filed, the trend, and the top permit and trade types. The $39/mo dashboard adds the top ZIP codes, the most-active contractors, and a Monday email.

What types of permits does Permit Ledger track in Washington?

Renovation, remodel, addition, and repair permits, plus solar and pool/spa trade permits. Each permit is classified into a single clear category, so you can scan the residential and trade work most useful to contractors, suppliers, and investors.

Where does Washington's permit data come from?

Official public records from official city permit portals, normalized into one consistent weekly format so every city reads the same way.

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