Thinking about renovating your home? If your home is currently recorded with the District of Columbia Recorder of Deeds as a tax lot, the Department of Buildings (DOB) would like to help you save money and make the process easier.

Tax lot status limits you, or a future buyer, from being issued permits for home improvement projects.

Converting to a Lot of Record

A conversion from a tax lot to a lot of record can help you or a future owner as follows:

1. Means the lot has undergone the necessary reviews for property improvements.
2. Avoids delaying a construction project for months during the permitting process, saving time and money.
3. Represents an improvement of the real property.

How to Begin

1. Have a copy your property deed.
2. Be prepared to provide each owner’s names as they appear on that deed.
3. Apply for a subdivision to convert your Tax Lot into a Lot of Record at dob.dc.gov. On the home page, select:
   • I Need To... Apply
   • Apply for a Subdivision
   • Apply Now

Questions?

• Email [email protected].
• Use our online inquiry form.
• Use the live chat on dob.dc.gov or call 202.671-3500 during normal business hours; we will get back to you within three business days.