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About DCRA

Permits/Zoning/Surveyor

Licensing/Registration

Inspections

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Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs


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

How to Reach Us
1100 4th Street SW
Washington, DC 20024
dcra@dc.gov

Phone: (202) 442-4400
Fax: (202) 442-9445
TTY: (202) 123-4567

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Website: http://dcra.dc.gov

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Nicholas A. Majett
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Residential Housing Licenses


Residential Housing licenses are required for all rental properties in the District of Columbia including Homes, Apartments, Condominiums, Basement Apartments and Apartment Buildings. Please click below for a list of all residential housing permits and how to apply.

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Get an Apartment License

This classification applies if you rent or lease apartments in dwellings with 3 or more units, whether or not the units are occupied, or offered for occupancy, for a consideration.

 
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Get a Two Family Rental License

This classification applies to you if you own and rent out an English basement apartment or converted basement apartment, you’ll need to apply for a Basic Business License for each rental location and you’ll also need to obtain an inspection and approval from DCRA's Inspections and Compliance Division along with a Certificate of Occupancy.

 
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Get a One Family Rental License

This classification applies to you if you own and rent out single-family homes, town houses, duplexes, individual condominium units or individual rooms. You’ll need to apply for a Basic Business License for each rental location.

 
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Get a Cooperative Association License

This classification applies if you have an association (of homeowners, property owners, tenants, or cooperative owners) for the purpose of owning and operating residential real property in the District, with shareholders or members by reason of their stock ownership, membership certificate, proprietary lease or occupancy agreement.

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