DOB inspections may be requested for housing code or property maintenance issues – including structural concerns, for possible illegal construction, to meet the requirements for Basic Business License issuance, and to confirm the status of a vacant or blighted property.

Customers may request inspections below:

• Request a Housing and Property Maintenance Inspection
• Request an Illegal Construction Inspection
• Request a Basic Business License Inspection for Your Rental Property
• Request a Vacant Property Inspection

When a customer submits a request for an inspection using the inspection request forms available on dob.dc.gov, an inspection is automatically scheduled. DOB then:

• Issues a confirmation of the request, including a reference number, directly to the customer,
• Confirms the date and window of time when the inspection will occur and provides the name of the inspector to the customer,
• Includes a link, which when opened, provides the current status of the inspection, and
• Provides automated updates to the customer when an attempt to inspect is unsuccessful, needs to be rescheduled or is completed.