D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 20, § 3105
3105.1 An applicant requesting DOEE review and approval related to development on a development site located wholly or partially inside a flood hazard area shall first obtain a DOB permit number and pay the fees for DOEE services as shown in Tables 1 through 6. No permit shall be issued until all applicable review fees have been paid.
3105.2 DOEE shall not assess an applicant the Final Plan Review Fees if the development is not located inside the flood hazard area.
3105.3 Fees payable under this section shall be paid at the DOB Permit Center, or online through DOEE's submittal database, and shall be in addition to any permit fees charged by DOB. If a person chooses to pay a fee in this chapter through an online payment platform, DOEE shall increase the fee by two and thirty-six hundredths percent (2.36%).
3105.4 DOEE shall annually adjust the fees in the following Tables within this section for inflation using the Urban Consumer Price Index published by the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics. To perform this adjustment, DOEE shall increase each fee by the percentage, if any, by which the Consumer Price Index for June of the calendar year exceeds the Consumer Price Index for June of the previous year. Each inflation adjustment shall be posted to DOEE's website.
3105.5 The initial plan review fee includes an initial review and review of three resubmissions. An applicant shall pay a resubmission fee for each subsequent resubmission, and the resubmission fee shall be paid prior to permit issuance.
Table 1. DOEE Review Fees for One to Two (1–2) Unit Dwellings or Accessory Structures in Flood Hazard Areas
| Permit Type | Trade / Postcard Permit or Interior Work (Not SI) | Substantial Improvement (SI) | New Construction or Addition with Footprint Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial plan review fee due upon submittal to permitting database | $0 | $0 | $600.00 |
| Final plan review fee due before issuance of approval | $0 | $0 | $200.00 |
Table 2. DOEE Review Fees for Residential-Only Apartment Building with Five (5) or Fewer Units in Flood Hazard Areas
| Permit Type | Interior Work (Not SI) | Substantial Improvement | New Construction or Addition with Footprint Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial plan review fee due upon submittal to permitting database | $0 | $0 | $1,200.00 |
| Final plan review fee due before issuance of approval | $0 | $0 | $600.00 |
Table 3. DOEE Review Fees for Minor Development (Nonresidential Structures or Mixed-Use Buildings with Three (3) or Fewer Floors and/or Five (5) or Fewer Residential Units) in Flood Hazard Areas
| Permit Type | Interior Work (Not SI) | Substantial Improvement | New Construction or Addition with Footprint Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial plan review fee due upon submittal to permitting database | $200 | $3,000.00 | $3,000.00 |
| Final plan review fee due before issuance of approval | $0 | $1,500.00 | $1,500.00 |
Table 4. DOEE Review Fees for Major Development (Four (4) or More Floors and/or Six (6) or More Residential Units) in Flood Hazard Areas
| Permit Type | Interior Work (Not SI) | Substantial Improvement | New Construction or Addition with Footprint Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial plan review fee due upon submittal to permitting database | $500 | $6,000.00 | $6,000.00 |
| Final plan review fee due before issuance of approval | $0 | $4,000.00 | $4,000.00 |
Table 5. DOEE Review Fees for Nonstructural Land-Disturbing Activity in Flood Hazard Areas
| Permit Type | Infrastructure Projects | Nonstructural Landscaping or Site Improvements | Negligible Impact Projects |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial plan review fee due upon submittal to permitting database | $5,000.00 | $3,000.00 | $200.00 |
| Final plan review fee due before issuance of approval | $2,000.00 | $1,600.00 | N/A |
Table 6. Additional DOEE Fees for Flood Hazard Areas
| Additional Fees (any development) due upon submission or when determined a requirement | 1-2 Unit Dwellings /Accessory Structures | Other Building Work (as shown in Tables 2-4) | Nonstructural Land-Disturbing Activity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Predevelopment Meeting (per hour after five (5) free hours) | $100 | $100 | $100 |
| Resubmission Fee (Beginning on Fourth Resubmission) | 25% of initial plan review fee | 25% of initial plan review fee | 25% of initial plan review fee |
| Determination of Flood Hazard Zone and Elevation | $100 | $100 | $100 |
| Review of a Hydrologic and Hydraulic (H&H) Study involving culverts or in-channel structures | $3,000 + $500 per crossing structure more than one | $3,000+ $500 per crossing structure more than one | $3,000+ $500 per crossing structure more than one |
| Review of all other H&H studies | $100 | $800 | $800 |
| Processing/Review of a CLOMR or LOMR (each submission) | $0 | $800 | $800 |
| Review of a Proposed Code Modification or Variance | $100 | $800 | $800 |
SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 32 DCR 6547, 6554 (November 15, 1985); as amended by Notice of Final Rulemaking published at 57 DCR 10772 (November 19, 2010); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 72 DCR 006821 (June 20, 2025).