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Welcome to The Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs

DCRA Permit Wizard

DCRA Permit Wizard

Get a Business License

Get a Business License

Housing Inspection Request

Get a Building Permit

Get a Building Permit

Obtain a Occupational or Professional License

Obtain a Professional License

Get a Professional License

Pay Fines
Online

Contractor Rating System

Contractor Rating System

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Featured News

04/19/2021 Mayor Bowser Announces Amnesty Program for Drivers With Outstanding Tickets as Enforcement Functions Begin June 1

03/09/2021 Hire Contractors with Confidence Using the New DCRA Contractor Rating System

03/04/2021 DCRA Launches Permit Wizard, Making Residential Permit Applications Easier

02/11/2021 Modified District Government Services for Presidents’ Day

01/13/2021 Modified District Government Services for Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Birthday

03/05/2021 DCRA News: March 5, 2021

01/29/2021 DCRA News: January 29, 2021

12/24/2020 DCRA News: December 24, 2020

11/16/2020 DCRA News: November 16, 2020

09/29/2020 DCRA News: September 29, 2020

03/18/2021 FY20 Agency Performance Public Oversight Hearing Testimony

05/27/2020 Testimony on FY21 Budget

03/05/2020 FY19 Agency Performance Public Oversight Hearing Testimony

02/13/2020 Testimony on Bill 23-122, the Cashless Retailers Prohibition Act of 2019

01/29/2020 Testimony on Bill 23-440, the Removing Barriers to Occupational Licensing for Returning Citizens Amendment Act of 2019

03/23/2021 DEADLINE ALERT: Subdivision and Condominium Submissions

01/21/2021 Temporary Construction Restrictions Within the Security Perimeter To Be Lifted On Friday, January 22

01/15/2021 Notice of Suspension of Construction (59th Presidential Inauguration)

01/13/2021 Office of Tax and Revenue Cashiers Office Will Not Have Cashiers Onsite from January 14-22

01/04/2021 Street Closures & Traffic Adjustments in Downtown Area to Impact Construction Projects

04/19/2021 14-20 Kennedy Street NW - Determination Letter

04/19/2021 2519-2525 Pennsylvania Avenue NW - Determination Letter

04/19/2021 4891 MacArthur Blvd. NW - Determination Letter

04/19/2021 4635 Dexter Street NW - Determination Letter

04/15/2021 1218 31st Street NW - Determination Letter

07/19/2019 USGBC National Capital Region’s A Midsummer Night’s Green award winner

12/31/2018 2018 Energy Institution of the Year Award

06/09/2017 Mayor Bowser Signs Executive Order Binding the District to the Paris Climate Accord

03/20/2017 DCRA Featured in Institute for Market for Transformation Code Blog

06/29/2016 DCRA Green Building Division Selected as a Team Finalist for the 15th Annual Cafritz Award

2714 Poplar Street NW - Determination Letter

2714 Poplar St NW - Determination Letter

Calvary Church - Determination Letter

Calvary Church - Determination Letter

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Zoning Compliance Letter

Introducing the DCRA Permit Wizard

Applying for Residential Building Permits Just Got a Whole Lot Easier! DCRA is pleased to introduce the DCRA Permit Wizard, a new customer-friendly application that modernizes the way our customers start their residential building projects. Learn more about the Permit Wizard.

NEW DCRA Services

Hire Contractors with Confidence Using the New DCRA Contractor Rating System

Owning a home requires maintenance, repairs and renovations. How do you know if you are hiring the best contractor to do the job? To help District residents and businesses hire licensed building professionals with proven track records, use the DCRA Contractor Rating System.

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