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The DC Business Center will be down from 10pm Friday, October 18 to 6pm Saturday, October 19th for scheduled maintenance. During this time you can still track business licenses and review account information by visiting the My DC Business Center.

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DCRA Announces Its Vision 2020 Website!

DCRA launched its Vision 2020 website, emphasizing commitment to transparency, accountability and responsiveness along the journey toward digital transformation.

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Fire Safety for Renters

Get fire safety tips and information for renters in the District of Columbia.

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Submit a Complaint about a Business

Have a complaint about a business? Submit a Complaint to the Consumer Protection Unit. We want to hear from you.

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Homeowner's Series: Residential Rental Edition

Sign up for our Homeowner's Series focused on converting one and two-family properties into rental units or Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs).

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Grass Enforcement Season

Annually, May 1st through October 31st, is grass enforcement season. DCRA regulates several types of excessive vegetative growth.

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DCRA Announces Enforcement and Consumer Protection Enhancements

DCRA has strived to strengthen consumer protection by streamlining its housing code compliance and enforcement activities.

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Streamlined Enforcement

DCRA has a new Enforcement Process which streamlines housing code compliance and enforcement activities.

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Get A Building Permit

How to get the correct permit before starting a new structure, or modifying an existing one.

Submit a Complaint about a Business

Have a complaint about a business? Submit a Complaint to the Consumer Protection Unit. We want to...

DC Business Portal

Ready to apply for a Basic Business License? Most Basic Business Licenses (BBLs) can be...

Online Appointment Scheduling

The online appointment scheduling option provides you with the ability to make a reservation from...

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Get a Certificate of Occupancy

How to apply for a Certificate of Occupancy in the District.

DCRA Online Services

DCRA is pleased to provide these online services so you can "skip the trip" to our...

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View the agency’s efficiency and performance regarding its customer interactions and more.

On-Demand CRM

On-Demand Customer Relationship Management (CRM)

Need help? Submit your inquiry using the On-Demand Customer Relationship Management system.

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Sep 18 2019

District Holds “Food for Thought” Event to Help Ward 7 and 8 Residents Launch Food Industry Businesses

Jul 19 2019

USGBC National Capital Region’s A Midsummer Night’s Green award winner

We are proud to announce that the DCRA Green Building Division team won the “Excellence in...

Jun 18 2019

Mayor Bowser Demonstrates New Pilot Program to Streamline Housing Inspection Process

(Washington, DC) – As part of #BacktoBasicsDC Week, today, Mayor Bowser and the Department of...

Jun 17 2019

Mayor Bowser to Demonstrate New Housing Inspection Process and Pilot Training Program

The Mayor and DCRA will demonstrate a new housing inspection process designed to streamline the...

May 15 2019

DCRA Announces Its Vision 2020 Website

The Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs (DCRA) is pleased to announce the launch of our...

Jul 25 2019

A Regulatory Affair Newsletter: April - July 2019

Apr 10 2019

A Regulatory Affair Newsletter: February-March 2019

Feb 6 2019

A Regulatory Affair Newsletter: January 2019

Dec 13 2018

A Regulatory Affair Newsletter: November-December 2018

Nov 8 2018

A Regulatory Affair Newsletter: September-October 2018

Feb 21 2013

Fiscal Year 2013 Agency Performance Public Oversight Hearing

Fiscal Year 2013 Agency Performance Public Oversight Hearing Fiscal Year 2013 Agency Performance...

Sep 26 2012

DCRA Testimony - B19-825 BBL Term Extension Bill - 09.26.12

DCRA Testimony - B19-825 BBL Term Extension Bill - 09.26.12 Testimony of Nicholas Majett Director,...

Jul 12 2012

Testimony on Omnibus Alcoholic Beverage Regulation Amendment Act of 2012

Testimony on Omnibus Alcoholic Beverage Regulation Amendment Act of 2012 (Bill 19-824) Testimony of...

Apr 18 2012

Proposed Fiscal Year 2013 Budget Oversight Hearing April 18, 2012

Feb 13 2012

Fiscal Year 2012 Agency Performance Public Oversight Hearing

Sep 18 2019

Permit Application Enhancements

Aug 23 2019

DEADLINE ALERT: Subdivision & Condominium Submissions

All subdivisions and condominiums intended for recordation by the DC Surveyor before the close of...

Jan 28 2019

Memorandum of Direction: Calculation of Building Widths for Multiple Projections, 12-A DCMR Ch. 32

The purpose of this Letter of Direction for DCRA Permit Operations Division staff and other...

Aug 25 2016

The DC Business Portal is Live with New Enhancements!

The DC Business Portal is Live with New Enhancements! The Department of Consumer and Regulatory...

Apr 7 2011

Multiple Agencies Working Jointly To Ensure Vending Licensee Licensing, Health, and Safety Compliance

Multiple Agencies Working Jointly To Ensure Vending Licensees’ Licensing, Health, and Safety...

Sep 5 2019

5314 1/2 29th Street NW- Determination Letter

Sep 5 2019

5900 Moreland Street, NW - Determination Letter

Sep 5 2019

2721 Naylor Road, SE - Determination Letter

Sep 5 2019

214 14th Place, NE - Determination Letter

Jul 24 2019

Determination Letter - 4118 Emery Place, NW

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Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs

Office Hours
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm and Thursday 9:30 am to 4:30 pm

Connect With Us
1100 4th Street, SW, Washington, DC 20024
Phone: (202) 442-4400
Fax: (202) 442-9445
TTY: (202) 123-4567
Email: dcra@dc.gov