DC BBL fees in 2026: itemized DLCP costs, RAD fees, inspection costs, and what a small landlord really pays for a two-year license.
DLCP publishes the fee: $159 for a one-family rental over the full two-year license, $219 for a two-family, and $249 to $599 for apartments depending on unit count. Clean Hands is free and the first inspection costs nothing. Our Standard package starts at $549 for the filing work itself; because the city’s fees vary by license type and unit count, we confirm your exact total before you commit.
No. DC does not offer a small-landlord discount. The only way to lower your effective cost is to avoid re-inspection fees and to file RAD correctly the first time.
No. The BBL is a two-year license, so the fee is charged once per cycle. You still owe RAD updates and the annual Clean Hands check inside that window.
Generally yes — DC license fees are an ordinary business expense for a rental schedule. Confirm with your CPA before filing.
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