Inside DC Buildings & Licensing: A Conversation with DOB & DLCP

Join us for a conversation with the Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection (DLCP) and the Department of Buildings (DOB). AOBA and its members work side-by-side with these agencies to keep DC’s buildings safe, compliant, and running smoothly—while also helping shape the rules, timelines, and enforcement that impact how business is done every day.

10:00 AM - Welcome

10:30 AM – Conversation with the Department of Buildings (DOB)
We’ll kick things off with a presentation and overview from DOB, followed by an open dialogue on permits, inspections, construction timelines, code updates, and how DOB is working to streamline approvals and keep projects moving. This is your chance to talk through what’s working, what’s not, and where delays or inconsistencies are costing time and money.

11:15 AM - DOB Tour and Transition to DLCP

11:30 AM – Conversation with the Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection (DLCP)
Next, we’ll shift to a presentation on licensing, inspections, compliance, and tenant-facing regulations, followed by a panel discussion. Bring your questions about business licensing, housing regulations, enforcement trends, and how DLCP can be a better partner in supporting responsible property owners and operators.

12:15 PM – Closing and DLCP Tour
We’ll close with DLCP Tour

We all want DC to thrive—and these conversations help turn real-world challenges into practical solutions for our buildings, our businesses, and our city.