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Do I need a permit for a interior / bathroom remodel in Washington, DC?

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Tiling, cabinets, countertops and similar finish work need no permit outside historic districts. Interior alterations and new plumbing fixtures need permits.

What changes the answer

Cost

Fee not extracted; see DC DOB. Unverified, confirm locally

Fee source: https://dob.dc.gov/page/get-permit

Where to apply

DC Department of Buildings (DOB) online permits

Permitting authority: District of Columbia Department of Buildings (DOB). Covers the District of Columbia. Historic districts remove most exemptions. Work in public space (including many front yards and alleys) needs a separate DDOT public space permit.

Official sources

“Papering, tiling, carpeting, floor covering, cabinets, countertops, and similar finish work”

Source: https://dob.dc.gov/page/get-permit

“New plumbing fixtures”

Source: https://dob.dc.gov/page/get-permit

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