DC Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs Revenue and Competitors

DCRA is responsible for regulating construction and business activity in the District of Columbia. The agency operates a consolidated permit intake center, as well as reviews construction documents to ensure compliance with building codes and zoning regulations. Construction activity, buildings, and rental housing establishments are inspected and housing code violations are abated, if necessary. To protect consumers, DCRA issues business licenses, professional licenses, registers corporations, inspects weighing and measuring devices used for monetary profit and issues special events permits. DCRA's Mission: The mission of the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs (DCRA) is to protect the health, safety, economic interests and quality of life of residents, businesses and visitors in the District of Columbia by ensuring code compliance and regulating business. Plan Review, Permit Issuance, DC Construction Code Enforecement, Green Building Code & Law Compliance, Inspections, Property Maintenance Code Enforcement, Vacant Building Enforcement, Consumer Protection, Business Licensing, Professional Licensing