District of Columbia
City Government
Department of Housing and Community Development
801 North Capitol Street, NE, Suite 8000
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 442-7200
City Website
Housing Office
Licensing (Department of Consumer & Regulatory Affairs/DCRA)
Basic Business License
Rental License Fees (every two years):
One Family: $35
3-4 Units: $167
5-25 Units: $208
Additional: $130 per additional 25 or fraction thereof.
Other fees apply for such items as application fees, certificates of occupancy, elevators, trade names, etc.
