DC operates a Residential Permit Parking (RPP) program under 18 DCMR 2411-2413 covering over 4,100 blocks. Non-permit vehicles face a 2-hour limit during enforcement hours. RPP fees start at $50/year for the first vehicle, increasing for additional vehicles.
DC's Residential Permit Parking program under 18 DCMR 2411-2413 covers over 4,100 blocks across the city. During enforcement hours (generally 7 AM to 8:30 PM Monday through Friday; Georgetown extends to 9 PM Monday through Saturday), non-RPP vehicles are limited to 2 hours on permitted blocks. RPP fees are $50 for the first vehicle, $75 for the second, $100 for the third, and $150 for each additional (increasing March 30, 2026 to $55/$80/$115/$175). Seniors qualify for a $35 rate. Vehicles must be registered in DC to qualify. Street cleaning runs March through October, requiring vehicles to move during posted sweeping times. Commercial vehicles, vehicles over 22 feet, and buses are ineligible for RPP. Abandoned vehicles are handled under DC Code 50-2421.
RPP violation: $50 ticket. Expired meter: $50. Street cleaning violation: $45. Vehicles left 72+ hours may be tagged as abandoned.
District of Columbia, DC
Amplified music in DC is regulated under DCMR Title 20 Chapter 27 and DC Code section 22-1321 (disorderly conduct). Residential noise limits are 60 dBA dayti...
District of Columbia, DC
The District of Columbia enforces one of the nation's strictest leaf blower laws. Under the Leaf Blower Regulation Amendment Act of 2018 (DC Law 22-169), the...
District of Columbia, DC
All residential pools and spas in DC must be enclosed by a barrier meeting the 2017 DC Construction Codes (DCMR 12-A Appendix G, based on IRC Appendix G). Mi...
District of Columbia, DC
Retaining walls in DC require a DOB building permit when over 4 feet tall measured from the bottom of the footing or when supporting a surcharge (driveway, s...
District of Columbia, DC
DC prohibits intentional feeding of deer, raccoons, rats, pigeons, and waterfowl in public parks and property under DCMR 19-700 (DPR parks) and DC Code secti...
District of Columbia, DC
DC Fire and EMS and the Department of Buildings enforce property maintenance under DCMR Title 14 Chapter 8 and the 2017 DC Fire Code (NFPA-based). Vacant lot...
See how District of Columbia's street parking limits rules stack up against other locations.
Help us keep this page accurate. If you notice an error or outdated information, let us know.