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Washington, DC - Building permit application activity

134%
year-on-year change in residential
new construction activity
19%
year-on-year change in residential
remodeling and maintenance activity
As of December 2015, permitting of residential new construction in Washington increased by 134% relative to December 2014 (i.e. year-over-year). Permitting of residential remodeling in Washington decreased by 19% over the same period. The indices shown in the chart are not seasonally adjusted.

Remodeling and construction in Washington are regulated by the Washington Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs.