
It is the mission of the DC Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs (DCRA) to ensure your building and your unit is healthy and safe. DCRA needs you, the tenant, to report your suspected housing violations. District of Columbia laws require your landlord to provide apartments that are in a safe, habitable and livable condition. The landlord has a duty to make all repairs necessary to make buildings and apartments habitable. DC law also requires landlords to maintain buildings and apartments according to many established standards.
Customer Notice
The DCRA Inspections Scheduling Unit is now available from 8:30 am until 4:30 pm Monday through Friday. If you feel you need an emergency inspection, please do not email, call (202) 442-9557or dial 311 immediately. The following information will help you get your issues resolved as quickly as possible.