Building Permit Records in Washington, DC

Check the permit history on any Washington property in seconds. Enter an address and Reno HomeIQ pulls the pulled permits, inspections, ownership, and sale records from District of Columbia public sources — no digging through the county portal.

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Common Washington permit types & fees

Typical District of Columbia fee ranges by work type. Actual fees depend on project valuation.

Permit typeTypical fee
Kitchen / bath remodel
Required once plumbing, gas, or electrical is moved.
$300–$710
Electrical
New circuits, panel upgrades, rewiring.
$70–$410
Plumbing
Repipes, water heaters, fixture relocations.
$70–$350
Room addition / structural
Framing, foundation, and square-footage changes.
$590–$2,600
Roofing
Tear-off and re-roof; some cities exempt minor repairs.
$180–$590
HVAC
New systems, ductwork, and condenser swaps.
$90–$380

What's on the record

Pulled permits
Every permit on file for the address — additions, electrical, plumbing, roofing — with dates and status.
Unpermitted-work signals
Gaps between the home's history and its permits flag work that may never have been inspected.
Ownership & sales
Owner of record and transfer history, so you know who pulled what and when.
Inspections
Whether permitted work in Washington actually passed final inspection.

FAQ

How do I look up building permits in Washington?

Enter the property address on Reno HomeIQ — we pull Washington, District of Columbia public permit records, inspections, ownership, and sale history into one report, so you don't have to search the District of Columbia portal by hand.

Can I tell if work on a Washington home was permitted?

Yes. The report lists the permits on file for the address, which is how you spot potential unpermitted additions, electrical, or plumbing work before you buy or remodel.

How much are permits in Washington?

Washington permit fees vary by scope — a remodel permit typically runs $300–$710, with electrical, plumbing, and structural permits priced separately. Local fees track Washington's 118% cost level.

Is the permit lookup free?

The address lookup is free. A lifetime Home Passport PDF with the full permit and property record is $99.

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Fee ranges are District of Columbia market estimates adjusted by Washington's local cost level; confirm exact fees with the local building department. Reno HomeIQ aggregates public permit and property records — enter an address for the specific report.