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Department of Buildings

Please note that effective July 15, 2024, DOB has updated its terms and conditions for Tertius, the District's online building inspections marketplace; for more information, click here.

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Ward-Based Account Managers

DOB is dedicated to better-serving residents and businesses. Our Account Managers provide wards with a single, dedicated contact, ready to assist you with issues that fall under the purview of DOB.

The fastest and most effective way to bring an issue to our attention is to submit it via our customer relationship management system. Issues submitted in this way are routed to the appropriate DOB staff member and tracked to ensure timely completion. To do this, simply email [email protected], fill out our online intake form, call (202) 671-3500, or use the chat feature on our website during normal business hours.

If you see illegal construction activity in the District of Columbia, please report it by submitting an Illegal Construction Inspection Request Form, or after-hours call 311 or visit 311's website. Give the address and describe the illegal construction, and DOB will schedule an inspection to investigate. As a reminder, all rodent, graffiti, abandoned vehicles, fallen trees, mold, or squatter-based issues should be reported to DC311 for resolution.