Remodel & addition permits in Washington, DC: August 2026
532 remodel & addition permits were filed in Washington, DC in August 2026, 22% fewer than in July (678). Washington, DC ranked 20th of the 89 places FirstDig covers for remodel & addition permits that month.
What the month shows
- The most common kind of work was commercial remodels & build-outs: 76 permits, 14% of the month.
- The busiest day was Tuesday, August 4, with 49; Tuesdays were the busiest weekday overall.
The last months
| Month | Permits |
|---|---|
| March 2026 | 582 |
| April 2026 | 659 |
| May 2026 | 648 |
| June 2026 | 675 |
| July 2026 | 678 |
| August 2026 | 532 |
Kinds of work
- Commercial remodels & build-outs: 76
- Home remodels: 70
Remodel & addition permits in August 2026 in other places
- Los Angeles, CA: 4,268
- Philadelphia, PA: 2,801
- Portland, OR: 2,596
- Miami-Dade County, FL: 2,523
- New York, NY: 2,080
- Columbus, OH: 1,479
- San Francisco, CA: 1,326
- Miami, FL: 1,071
- Austin, TX: 1,057
- San Diego, CA: 947
- Boston, MA: 894
- Sacramento County, CA: 793
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Source: Data: DC Department of Buildings, Open Data DC. Permits filed 2026-08-01 to 2026-08-31, counted by filing date.