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  Permit Resources

  • Check out our Standard Permit Plan Review Checklist and sample cover sheets.
  • Our Accelerated Plan Review (APR) revision guide provides insight to customers seeking to submit a revision permit through the APR program.

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  Permit Records

  Find building permits, applications, invoices, plans, and Certificate of Occupancy permits with DOB eRecords Management System. Don’t see what you’re looking for? Submit a record request.

  

  Check Your Permit Application

  Scout provides the status of a permit application that is submitted to DOB and currently being processed in Accela. The status can be obtained by providing the Application ID or Property Address.

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  Permit Expediter

  If you operate as a professional Permit Expediter or Filing Representative in the District, you must be registered with DOB . To register, complete the registration form below. The process is quick and simple. You will be required to use your assigned registration number to complete permit applications that you obtain on behalf of another professional or property owner.

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  Upload Plans to ProjectDox

  ProjectDox is an online plan submission and plan review platform. No need to submit multiple paper copies of project plans or permit applications. Apply to use ProjectDox if you have more complex scopes of work that require more in-depth review.

  Resources and Information

  Building Permit Fee Schedule
  View building permit fee chart with information organized by description, fee description, fee amount, and more.

  Get a New Address
  View instructions for creating or changing an official address in the District of Columbia.

  Permit Refund Request
  Complete this form to initiate a review of funds paid to the Permit Operations at DOB to be considered for a refund. View our refund process below for more.

  Neighbor Notification

  Learn about your responsibility as a property owner when undertaking a building project and what the adjoining property owners' role is.

  Frequently Asked Questions

  Still have questions? Check out our frequently asked questions. If you don't find what you're looking for, contact us.