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10 permits

	Permit Type	Issuing Agency	Who Can Apply	Est. Cost	Review Time
▶	Alteration and Repair - Building	DC DOB	Homeowner or licensed contractor	Based on construction value - $37 first $1K plus $18.50 per additional $1K	30-45 for plan review days
Required For Kitchen renovation - staircase - living room conversion - bathroom renovations Notes Main permit for scope - submit early
▶	Electrical Supplemental	DC DOB	Licensed Master Electrician only	Varies by scope	7-14 days
Required For All electrical work including panel upgrade and new circuits Notes Homeowner cannot pull - must hire licensed electrician
▶	Plumbing Supplemental	DC DOB	Licensed Master Plumber only	Varies by scope	7-14 days
Required For All plumbing work including new fixtures and rough-in Notes Homeowner cannot pull - must hire licensed plumber
▶	Mechanical Supplemental	DC DOB	Licensed HVAC Contractor only	Varies by scope	7-14 days
Required For HVAC system replacement and ductwork Notes Homeowner cannot pull - must hire licensed HVAC contractor
▶	Public Space Permit	DC DDOT	Homeowner or contractor	Varies	14-30 days
Required For Dumpster placement - scaffolding - any work in public space Notes Required if dumpster between building and curb
▶	Raze/Demo Permit	DC DOB	Homeowner or contractor	Based on scope	14-21 days
Required For Significant demolition Notes May be required for staircase opening - check with DCRA
▶	Postcard Permit	DC DOB	Homeowner	Minimal - often under $100	Instant online days
Required For Minor work under thresholds Notes NOT applicable for your scope - too extensive
▶	Certificate of Occupancy	DC DOB	Homeowner or contractor	Varies	Varies days
Required For Required if changing use or number of units Notes May not be required for your scope - single family renovation
▶	Environmental Intake Form	DOEE	Applicant	-	Included in permit review days
Required For All permit applications Notes Standard requirement
▶	Lead Safe Work Practices	DOEE	Contractor	Included in contractor license	None days
Required For Work in pre-1978 homes Notes Your 1905 home requires lead-safe practices