A DC permit late fee runs $50 – $500+ in 2026, depending on whether it is a late renewal, an expired permit reinstatement, or work done without a permit at all.

Reopening a DC permit costs $50 – $250 in 2026, plus any reinstated permit fees and a possible plan review pass before the work on site can legally resume.

Expediting a DC permit costs $150 – $1,500 in 2026 in DOB review surcharges, or $300 – $2,500+ more if you also hire an expediter to manage the filing.

An underground storage tank permit in Washington DC costs about $400 – $1,500 in 2026, driven by construction value, tank count, plan review, and DOB fees.

An office buildout permit in Washington DC runs about $1,600–$6,500 in 2026, driven by declared construction value, plan review, and DOB percentage surcharges.

An in-law suite permit in Washington DC costs roughly $1,000–$4,200 in 2026, based on declared construction value, plan review, and DOB percentage surcharges.

An HVAC permit in Washington DC runs about $150–$500 in 2026, depending on system scope, plan review, and DC DOB technology and enhancement fees on your job.

An excavation permit in Washington DC costs about $300 – $1,200 in 2026, driven by construction value, public space scope, plan review, and DOB surcharges.

An EV charger permit in Washington DC costs roughly $125–$400 in 2026, depending on charger count, electrical scope, plan review, and DOB surcharges overall.

An erosion and sediment control permit in Washington DC costs roughly $150–$1,200 in 2026 depending on disturbed area, plan review, and DOB surcharges.