Zoning Regulations regarding Home Occupations before completing the application for the Home Occupation Permit (HOP). Incomplete applications will delay the approval process.
Be sure that necessary attachments to the application (i.e. license, incorporation document, letter of good standing etc.) are submitted at the time of application.
There are two fees for the HOP. Submitted with the HOP application; the Filing Fee payment of $25.00 is required. Your application is reviewed by a Permit official, and if approved, the payment of an additional $25.00 for the Issuance Fee is required. These two fees are a one-time payment, perpetually valid unless there is change in address or occupation.
All fees for HOPs are made payable to the DC Treasurer at the Cashiers Office on the first floor of 941 North Capitol Street, NE.
All applications are reviewed expeditiously. Please allow 3 to 5 working days of review time before calling to inquire about the status of your application.
Applicants can call (202) 442-9464 between the hours of 8:30 am and 4:30 pm, AFTER THE REVIEW PERIOD NOTED ABOVE, to ascertain the status of your pending application.
If your application is denied, an explanatory letter from the Building and Land Regulation Administration shall notify you of the reason(s).
If you have any questions after reading the Regulations attached, please see a Zoning Technician at the Permit Service Center, Suite 2300 on the 2nd Floor of 941 North Capitol Street, NE for clarifications or interpretations.
The validated Home Occupation Permit (given to applicant after payment of the Issuance Fee) is required before filing for Tax ID numbers and applicable business license(s). Please take the issued HOP to the Business License Office on the first floor of 941 North Capitol Street, NE for all License services.
Filed Home Occupation Permit Applications are valid for 90 days from the date of application. Unpaid Approved application not obtained within the 90 days time window, will be CANCELED without notice to the applicant.
