Navigating the District’s permitting process through the DC Department of Buildings (DOB) and associated agencies can be a complicated maze. Projects can experience delays without the proper pre-submission strategy and coordination.
That’s where Permit Place comes in: as your on-the-ground expeditor, we efficiently handle courier services, due diligence, and full-service permitting—ensuring your application moves smoothly through approvals.
Our permit running service in Washington DC facilitates seamless processes by managing in-person submissions and pickups at key government offices, including the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs. Our dedicated runners ensure efficient handling of plans and saving valuable time for your projects.
Permit Place’s custom due diligence reports deliver essential insights into costs, timeframes, and potential hurdles specific to Washington D.C. Be confident in your decisions and well-prepared for seamless plan reviews and approvals.
From drafting application-ready documents to enrolling in Accelerated Plan Review and managing DOB queries through to Certificate of Occupancy, we streamline the entire permitting lifecycle for commercial projects.
We serve projects of all sizes: from small interior fit‑outs to multi‑story commercial developments—understanding the required architectural, structural, MEP, zoning, and environmental drawings to keep your project ready from day one.
We know DOB processes inside out and have strong relationships with intake staff. Our team navigates DC’s permitting platforms with ease helping you avoid costly delays.
You'll receive timely progress updates and direct access to our tracking portal so you can stay up to date on progress what we are doing to proactively manage your applications.
We manage the entire permitting process from start to finish. That includes project research, plan preparation, submittals, corrections, coordination with city reviewers, and final approvals. We offer flexible service packages to fit your scope and budget.
Need help navigating Washington, D.C.’s permitting process? We’ll manage every step of the process so you can stay focused on your project, not on paperwork.
Our Washington, D.C. permit expediters handle the entire process for you — from zoning to final inspection.
We’ve helped thousands of companies streamline their permit approvals in Nashville and across the country.
Smaller jobs like tenant fit‑outs or minor alterations typically clear DOB review in 1–2 weeks; major commercial projects often take 4-8 weeks. Premium “Accelerated Plan Review” can shorten this timeline to 2‑3 weeks for qualifying projects.
Yes, Washington, D.C. offers expedited review options through its Department of Buildings (DOB), including the Accelerated Plan Review (APR) program, which provides a virtual plan review within approximately 15 business days. For projects that meet specific scope and documentation criteria, additional programs offer even faster, often same-day or within 3–4 week approvals. Permit Place helps clients identify and enroll in the fastest available review path to keep commercial projects moving without delay
Yes, we do. Permit Place is a national commercial permit expediting firm. We support projects throughout Washington D.C. and across the U.S. Our centralized process makes it easy to manage multiple builds in different jurisdictions.
We’d love to learn more about your upcoming Washington, D.C. projects and discuss how our experts can help.
