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DC Office of Zoning
 
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About DCOZ

The DC Office of Zoning (DCOZ) provides administrative, professional, and technical assistance to the Zoning Commission (ZC) and the Board of Zoning Adjustment (BZA) in support of their oversight and adjudication of zoning matters in the District of Columbia.

BZA Scheduling Announcement: Cases Postponed Until 4/22/2026

Board of Zoning Adjustment (BZA) cases that have been scheduled for meetings and hearings March 4th through April 8th are being administratively rescheduled to later dates beginning April 22nd. Click here to learn more.
DCOZ or DOB

Which Zoning Agency Should I Contact?

DCOZ and the Zoning Administrator (ZA) at DOB are separate agencies with different roles in the zoning and permitting processes. Learn more about the functions and services of OZ and the ZA.
Online Certification of Zoning

Request a Certification of Zoning Online

Learn more about the process to request a Certification of Zoning online. 

About DCOZ

The DC Office of Zoning (DCOZ) provides administrative, professional, and technical assistance to the Zoning Commission (ZC) and the Board of Zoning Adjustment (BZA) in support of their oversight and adjudication of zoning matters in the District of Columbia.

Request a Certification of Zoning Online

Learn more about the process to request a Certification of Zoning online. 

Virtual Public Hearings

Find more information on how to view and engage with public hearings.

Which Zoning Agency Should I Contact?

DCOZ and the Zoning Administrator (ZA) at DOB are separate agencies with different roles in the zoning and permitting processes. Learn more about the functions and services of OZ and the ZA.

Scam Alert: Phishing and Fake Invoice Emails Impersonating DCOZ

The DC Office of Zoning (DCOZ) has received reports of fraudulent emails falsely claiming to be from our agency. Click here to learn more.

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