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Any construction done without required building permits is illegal construction. Illegal construction is a public danger: it can hurt people and property.
To report illegal construction, call DCRA’s Illegal Construction Unit, at (202) 442-STOP (7867). A DCRA inspector is on duty 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to respond to illegal construction complaints.
Please give the address and describe the illegal construction. DCRA will schedule an inspection to investigate.
Select from these links for more information about illegal construction:
Stop Work Order Appeal Process
Under Title 12A, DC Municipal Regulations, § 112.1, you have the right to appeal the Stop Work Order* on your property. To exercise this right, you must complete and file this form within 15 calendar days after posting of the Stop Work Order. You may hand-deliver, fax or mail your appeal to the Reviewing Official:
Don Masoero
Chief Building Official
Department of Consumer & Regulatory Affairs
Inspections Division
1900 Massachusetts Avenue, SE
Washington DC 20003
Fax Number: 202-442-4860
NOTE: Due to the time-sensitive nature of these appeals, we strongly suggest you hand deliver or fax your appeals form to the Reviewing Official.
Within 3 working days of the Reviewing Official’s receipt of your Appeal Form, the Reviewing Official shall affirm, modify, or reverse the Stop Work Order. If the Reviewing Official denies your appeal or takes no action within 3 working days, you may appeal to:
DCRA Director
Attn: Stop Work Order Appeals
Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs
941 North Capitol Street, NE, #9500
Washington, DC 20002
Under Title 12A, DC Municipal Regulations, § 112.2, if the Director denies or takes no action on your appeal within 3 working days of receiving it, you may appeal to the DC Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH). You may deliver your written request for a hearing to:
Office of Administrative Hearings
941 North Capitol St NE #9100
Washington, DC 20002
or mail it to:
Office of Administrative Hearings
PO Box 77718
Washington, DC 20013
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