District of Columbia Building Permit Data & Contractor API
District of Columbia permit data covers at least 1 jurisdictions and 1.8M+ records on file. Every permit includes address, type, value, and filing dates. Contractor-level resolution is planned as coverage matures.
Permits: what that means here
Full permit records: address, type, value, dates, status. Contractor resolution is not live yet. API and bulk export ready.
What you can do with District of Columbia data
Products available for this state, based on current coverage tier.
Permits API
Query permits by address, contractor, type, value, or date range. Declared value is returned where the jurisdiction publishes it.
Bulk Data
The full dataset delivered to your warehouse or bucket on a cadence you set. Enterprise contract, set up directly.
Not yet available for District of Columbia
- Contractor Intelligence - contractor matching in progress
- License Verification - contractor matching in progress
- Monitoring Webhooks - contractor matching in progress
- Supply Intelligence - contractor matching in progress
District of Columbia permit data on record
| Metric | Count on record |
|---|---|
| Total permits | 1,824,789 |
| Jurisdictions ingested | 1 |
| Permits in last 12 months | 133,719 |
| License-resolved permits | 21,744 |
| Distinct licensed contractors | 993 |
Counts are as of October 17, 2026. Data reflects records PermitIntel has ingested and is not represented as a complete record of all permits issued in District of Columbia.
Frequently asked questions
Where does District of Columbia permit data come from?
Permits are sourced from county and municipal portals, public-records requests, and state open-data feeds for District of Columbia. Coverage grows as new sources come online.
How current is the District of Columbia data?
Records are updated as sources publish new data, typically weekly. The numbers on this page reflect the last nightly stats generation.
Do you match District of Columbia permits to contractor licenses?
District of Columbia is currently at the Permits tier. License-board matching is planned as contractor data matures for this state.
Can I access District of Columbia permit data via API?
The Permits API is available for District of Columbia now, with warehouse delivery on request. Pull by address, jurisdiction, permit type, or date range.
How many District of Columbia jurisdictions are covered?
At least 1+ District of Columbia jurisdictions are in the dataset. Coverage is concentrated where portals are accessible and grows as new sources are added.
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