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Housing Code Inspections

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Housing and Property Maintenance

The Department of Buildings (DOB) supports a thriving community of residents, businesses, and visitors through diligent protection of health and safety and equitable administration of regulation and compliance in the District. It is DOB's mission to ensure your building and your unit is healthy and safe.

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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.

Contact Phone: 
(202) 671-3500
Contact TTY: 
711
Office Hours: 
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm; Thursday 9:30am to 4:30pm
Service Location: 

1100 4th Street, SW

GIS Address: 
1100 4th Street, SW
City: 
Washington
State: 
DC
Zip: 
20024