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Department of Buildings

In observance of Independence Day, DOB will be closed on Friday, July 4, 2025; no construction will be allowed on this day without an after-hours permit. You may report illegal construction here or by calling 311. Also as part of online system enhancements, the Permit Wizard will be unavailable due to scheduled maintenance from 10:00 pm EST on Thursday, July 3, 2025, through 7:00 am EST Saturday, July 5, 2025.

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Media and Communications

For media inquiries, please contact DOB's Chief Communications Officer, Gwen Cofield, at [email protected], or by phone at (202) 841-0143.

The Department of Buildings (DOB) ensures that key information about the nature and impact of our work is reliable and accessible to stakeholders and the public.

The marketing and communications team promotes the agency by increasing public understanding of DOB, its people, and its value to District of Columbia residents. We also create and publish materials vital to the agency’s mission.

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