Washington DC Kitchen Remodel Permits 2026
Washington DC kitchen remodel permit fees, plan review, and required inspections for 2026.
Washington DC Kitchen Remodel permit basics
- Building department: DC Department of Buildings (DOB)
- Department URL: https://dob.dc.gov
- Permit fee typical: $200 - $1,200 permit fee
- Plan review + approval: 10-25 business days
- Inspections required: 4-6 inspections (electrical rough, plumbing rough, framing, insulation, drywall, final)
Washington DC Kitchen Remodel common issues
GFCI placement, ventilation requirements (microwave OTR vs hood), gas line work requires separate permit.
Washington DC-specific permitting context
DC DOB and DCRA have strict historic preservation review (HPRB). License + basic business license required. DC has no state taxes but has its own sales tax (6%).
Climate factors: Humid subtropical; freeze-thaw cycles; historic preservation drives material choices
District of Columbia licensing for Kitchen Remodel contractors
DC Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs - required: $390 (basic business license). Board: https://dcra.dc.gov.
Mechanics lien deadline in District of Columbia: 90 days from completion. Preliminary notice: Not required.
Washington DC Kitchen Remodel sales tax
District of Columbia sales tax: 6% (no local addition). Real property labor not taxable; TPP repair labor is taxable.
Verify with the DC Office of Tax and Revenue.
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