Provision of short-term or long-term housing or lodging for residents and visitors in the District, including one-family rentals, two-family rentals, apartments, hotels, bed and breakfasts, and other similar services.
Business Activity
- Bed and Breakfast
- Boarding House
- Cooperative Association
- Hotel
- Inn and Motel
- Rooming House
Requirements
- Certificate of Occupancy/Home Occupation Permit
- Corporate Registration (if applicable)
- Tax Registation & Clean Hands Certificate
- Fire Marshall Report (Not required for Cooperative Association)
Fee Schedule
Lodging Services Fees
- 2-year license - $99.00
- 4-year license - $198.00
Apply ONLINE
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IMPORTANT: The Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection cooperates with other District of Columbia Government agencies to ensure applicants/licensees comply with all applicable D.C. Official Codes and Municipal Regulations. The agency reserves the right to request additional documentation and/or proof of inspection(s).