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Publications

05/01/2024 - 12:00pm

References:

o D.C. Official Code § 7-1761.01, et seq.

o 11 DCMR Subtitle A, Chapter 1.

o 11 DCMR Subtitle B, Chapter 2.

o 11 DCMR Subtitle I, Chapter 3.

o 11 DCMR Subtitle K, Chapter 6.

o 11 DCMR Subtitle U, Chapters 5-8.

02/15/2024 - 12:00pm

This document shows Plan Review and Permit timelines in terms of DOB's Service Level Agreements (SLAs) by scope of work. The guide illustrates the anticipated plan review time and shows how long it takes for your permit/plan review process from start to finish.

12/14/2023 - 12:00pm

DOB Special Inspection Policy Manual

05/15/2023 - 12:00pm

DOB Third-Party Program Procedure Manual

01/17/2023 - 12:00pm

The Proactive Inspection Program conducts inspections in included rental properties. This schedule is for February-March 2023 .

12/20/2022 - 12:00pm

Proactive Inspection Schedule - January 2023

11/28/2022 - 12:00pm

The Proactive Inspection Program conducts inspections in included rental properties. This schedule is for December 2022.

10/31/2022 - 12:00pm

This Request for Access Form supports the Neighbor Notification Program.

10/27/2022 - 12:00pm

This document is used to provide recorded notification of the inapplicability of an accessory dwelling unit within a primary structure or property. 

10/21/2022 - 12:00pm

The new Subdivision Cover Sheet is used as part of the process when converting a Tax Lot to a Record Lot as an example.

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