Demolition permits in Washington, DC: May 2026
96 demolition permits were filed in Washington, DC in May 2026, 3% fewer than in April (99). Washington, DC ranked 14th of the 63 places FirstDig covers for demolition permits that month.
What the month shows
- The busiest day was Monday, May 4, with 8; Mondays were the busiest weekday overall.
The last months
| Month | Permits |
|---|---|
| January 2026 | 100 |
| February 2026 | 85 |
| March 2026 | 98 |
| April 2026 | 99 |
| May 2026 | 96 |
Demolition permits in May 2026 in other places
- New York, NY: 364
- Nashville, TN: 293
- San Diego, CA: 232
- Baltimore, MD: 215
- Philadelphia, PA: 211
- Los Angeles, CA: 204
- Austin, TX: 174
- Boston, MA: 145
- Portland, OR: 134
- Miami, FL: 127
- Miami-Dade County, FL: 127
- Chicago, IL: 122
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Source: Data: DC Department of Buildings, Open Data DC. Permits filed 2026-05-01 to 2026-05-31, counted by filing date.