It is the mission of the Department of Buildings (DOB) to ensure your building and your unit is healthy and safe. DOB needs tenants to report any suspected housing violations. District of Columbia law requires your landlord to provide apartments that are in safe, habitable, and livable condition. The landlord has a duty to make all repairs necessary to make buildings and apartments habitable. DC law also requires landlords to maintain buildings and apartments according to many established standards.

Customer Notice

The DOB Inspections Scheduling Unit is now available from 8:30 am until 4:30 pm Monday through Friday. If you feel you need an emergency inspection, please do not email, call (202) 671-3500 or dial 311 immediately. The following information will help you get your issues resolved as quickly as possible.