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District of ColumbiaHOA & Condo Official Sources

Official government resources for community association records, laws, and licensing in District of Columbia. Sourced from state agencies and county records offices - no sign-up required.

Professional licensing boards

The following state boards license professionals who routinely work with community associations - engineers, inspectors, and other vendors.

DLCP — Occupational & Professional Licensing (OPL), Board of Industrial Trades

  • Electrician (apprentice/journeyman/contractor/master)
  • Plumber & gasfitter (apprentice/journeyman/contractor/master)
  • Refrigeration & air conditioning / HVAC mechanic (apprentice/journeyman/contractor/master)
  • Elevator contractor / inspector / mechanic
  • Asbestos worker & supervisor
  • Steam & operating engineers

DLCP — OPL, Board of Professional Engineers

  • Professional Engineer (PE)
  • Professional Engineer - Structural (SE)

DLCP — OPL, Real Estate Commission

  • Property Manager (DC's community-association / condo / co-op manager equivalent)
  • Real Estate Broker
  • Real Estate Salesperson

DLCP — OPL, Board of Accountancy

  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
  • Public Accountant
  • CPA firm

DC Department of Energy & Environment (DOEE) — Pesticide Program

  • Pesticide business license (pest control company)
  • Certified pesticide applicator (commercial/structural categories)

County recorder portals

Community association governing documents (declarations, CC&Rs, bylaws, plats) are recorded at the county level in District of Columbia. Use these portals to search for a community's recorded documents.

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