A public space permit in Washington DC runs about $150-$1,200 in 2026, set by the area you occupy, how long you need it, and District filing and surcharge fees.

A projecting sign permit in Washington DC costs $200-$800 in 2026, higher than flat signs because of the structural, clearance, and zoning review involved.

A porch permit in Washington DC costs about $500–$2,200 in 2026, driven by declared construction value, structural review, and DOB percentage surcharges.

A pool permit in Washington DC costs $200 – $900 in 2026, plus electrical and fence permits. Here’s the complete DC DOB fee breakdown and timeline.

A pool fence permit in Washington DC costs $50 – $250 in 2026. Safety barriers around pools are effectively required — here’s the full DC DOB breakdown.

A planned unit development application in Washington DC costs about $10,000–$50,000 or more in 2026, scaling with project size, density, and public benefits.

A pergola permit in Washington DC costs $75 – $450 in 2026, scaling with size, declared value, and historic district status. Full DC DOB breakdown here.

A DC noise variance costs roughly $100-$600 in 2026, driven by the activity type, the hours and duration requested, and any required acoustical documentation.

A moving permit in DC costs roughly $50-$250 in 2026, driven by how much curb space your moving truck reserves and how many days it blocks the street.

A mechanical permit in Washington DC costs roughly $150–$450 in 2026, driven by declared construction value, plan review, and DC DOB surcharges on your total.