Postcard permits in DC for minor home improvements

[Anonymous]

How do they work?
1) Do you simply fill in the appropriate postcard permit request, pay online, and immediately get a PDF of the permit which you can simply download and print, without the need of any follow up or inspection?
2) Or is it a bit more complex than that -- a delay so that it gets reviewed; or an inspection, or something of the sort?

Anyone BTDT? Is there any downside?

[Anonymous]

For DC you get it immediately. I did this for a fence. Postcard permits for electrical and plumbing must be requested by the electrician/plumber. Call the homeowner permit line if you have questions. I had trouble getting a massage returned but good luck when they answered the phone.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:For DC you get it immediately. I did this for a fence. Postcard permits for electrical and plumbing must be requested by the electrician/plumber. Call the homeowner permit line if you have questions. I had trouble getting a massage returned but good luck when they answered the phone.

Thanks! So, you just fill the online form, submit and pay, and immediately get a PDF that you just print and post on your door, without the need of any follow-up? Sounds good!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:For DC you get it immediately. I did this for a fence. Postcard permits for electrical and plumbing must be requested by the electrician/plumber. Call the homeowner permit line if you have questions. I had trouble getting a massage returned but good luck when they answered the phone.

Thanks! So, you just fill the online form, submit and pay, and immediately get a PDF that you just print and post on your door, without the need of any follow-up? Sounds good!

That's right! If DCRA is feeling sporty, maybe you'll get an inspector to swing by...though almost never. It's more of a "go away" for your nosy neighbors.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:For DC you get it immediately. I did this for a fence. Postcard permits for electrical and plumbing must be requested by the electrician/plumber. Call the homeowner permit line if you have questions. I had trouble getting a massage returned but good luck when they answered the phone.

Thanks! So, you just fill the online form, submit and pay, and immediately get a PDF that you just print and post on your door, without the need of any follow-up? Sounds good!

Call the Home Owners Center specifically if you need help. Ring them until they answer (it will be Mr. Bogle sp?). He's very helpful and as far as I know the only person who works in the office, but answers his phone and happily answers questions.

[Anonymous]

Do people display the postcard permit on their doors?