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Paperwork and Licenses DC landlords are considered a part of the residential rental business and must apply for a basic business license (BBL) for every rental unit.
If you are conducting business to or from the District, a Basic Business License may be required depending upon the business activity being conducted. Please review the directory to locate the applicable business category, based on the primary business activity conducted, to determine the requirements for licensure.
RCY 2024 starts on May 1, 2024, and ends on April 30, 2025. During that timeframe, the 2.9% rent increase cap for elderly tenants and tenants with a disability will be equal to the CPI. The 4.9% rent increase cap for most non-elderly and non-disability tenants will be equal to the CPI + 2%.
Requirements Corporate Registration (If Applicable) Tax Registration. Basic Business License Inspection Requirement. DHCD-Stamped Rental Accommodations Registration. A Certificate of Occupancy is required for Apartments and Two Family Rentals.
The housing provider must give a 30-day notice of any increase in rent. The most common allowable increase in rent is an annual adjustment, based on the increase in the Consumer Price Index (CPI-W). For most tenants, the most that their rent can increase is the CPI-W percentage plus 2%, but not more than 10%.
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Related Q&A to DC Rental Law

Yes, you need a Basic Business License (BBL) with an appropriate endorsement to rent out or lease a dwelling or unit in a residential building, pursuant to 14 DCMR 220.2. The law applies even if you rent the space while you yourself are living in the same property for any amount of time or money.
DC landlords are considered a part of the residential rental business and must apply for a basic business license (BBL) for every rental unit. Renting multi-family buildings, apartments, and any other type of property with more than three units requires a separate apartment business license.
If you are renting out your home on a long-term basis (30 days or more), you do not need a rental business license. This is because the Washington State Department of Revenue (DOR) does not consider long-term rentals to be taxable business activities.

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