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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.
This is information on how to appeal a Stop Work Order including a step-by-step process and Stop Work Order Compliance Review Request Form.
Installation, repair or replacement of a refrigeration and/or air conditioning system.
The following applications are available to serve District residents and businesses as a part of the Department of Buildings’ (DOB) commitment to use data and technology to increase efficiency and deliver more accessible service.
Construction of an entirely new structure that has not been previously occupied.
Every person living in the District is entitled to reasonable noise levels that do not threaten life, health, and enjoyment of his or her property.
DOB continues to improve online services for our customers with the Permit Expediter Form. All filing representatives are required to register using this form when filing a permit application on behalf of a property owner. The process is quick, simple
Any person or group may submit a petition to the Construction Codes Coordinating Board (CCCB) to amend the DC Construction Codes (Title 12 of the DCMR).
The CCCB may refer a code change petition to one of the Technical Advisory Groups (TAGs) for review and comment.
Repair, replacement or installation of a plumbing or gas system.
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Do you have a large-scale project, such as construction of a new residential or office building? Let us help you today with a Preliminary Design Review Meeting (PDRM). The PDRM provides applicants with a...
ProjectDox is DOB's online platform for the electronic submission of building plans and supporting documentation to be reviewed by DOB's plan reviewers.
Our mission is to provide the residents of the District of Columbia with the highest quality records center.
DOB determines that a building is blighted if it is unsafe, unsanitary, or otherwise determined to threaten the health, safety, or general welfare of the community.
In making the determination, we consider the following factors:
If you've received a notice from the DOB Office of Residential Inspections concerning a vacant or blighted designation, use the following to determine whether your building qualifies for a vacant property exemption.
Need to report a property in the District of Columbia? Choose from the services below when reporting activities regarding properties.
District Regulations (DCMR 14, Section 302 Exterior Property Areas) prohibit property owners – both commercial and residential – from allowing grass and weeds on their premises to grow more than 8 inches in height.