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Renovation or new construction of a detached or attached structure (garage) on private property.
The Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs (DCRA) creates and changes all official addresses in the District of Columbia.
All conveyances such as elevators and escalators must be inspected and certified for operation under District regulations. (DCMR 12A, 3001 General)
What Are Conveyances?
Types of conveyances are:
Instant Permits Are Here!
Instant Permits (formerly “postcard permits”) launched on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, offering clearly defined scopes of work tailored for one- and two-family residential structures. This includes the installation of solar panel systems up to 15 Kilowatts and the in-kind replacement of up to 15 windows. For any work outside these new scopes, a standard building permit is required.
Questions? Email [email protected].
Installation, repair or replacement of a refrigeration and/or air conditioning system.
Construction of an entirely new structure that has not been previously occupied.
Repair, replacement or installation of a plumbing or gas system.
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