14 DCMR § 14-4717
APPLICATION AND CERTIFICATION FEES
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4717.1 The following fees shall be charged for conversion applications, certifications, and applications for registration of condominiums. (a) Application to convert a vacant housing accommodation: one hundred dollars ($100); (b) Application to convert a non-housing accommodation: one hundred dollars ($100); (c) Application to convert a property to a low income equity share cooperative: one hundred dollars ($100); and (d) Certification fee: one hundred dollars ($100) per occupied units or eight hundred dollars ($800), whichever is greater.
D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 14 § 14-4717 establishes the fees that must be paid when submitting certain conversion-related applications and certifications in the District of Columbia. Applications to convert vacant housing accommodations, non-housing accommodations, or properties to low-income equity share cooperatives each carry a flat $100 fee. Certification fees are calculated at $100 per occupied unit, with a minimum floor of $800—meaning whichever amount is greater applies.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers pursuing condominium conversions or related certifications in the District of Columbia must budget for the fees set out in D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 14 § 14-4717. Compliant operators typically submit the correct fee alongside each application—$100 for conversion applications—and calculate certification fees carefully based on the number of occupied units, ensuring the payment meets the $800 minimum when the per-unit total falls below that threshold. Keeping documentation of fee payments is a standard practice when managing conversion filings.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 14 § 14-4717 governs the fees a property owner must pay when applying to convert a building or obtain a certification, which can be relevant context for tenants living in a property undergoing conversion proceedings. Understanding that these fees are a required part of the conversion process may help tenants track whether a landlord has formally initiated or completed required steps. Tenants with questions about a conversion affecting their home may find it useful to contact a local tenant-rights organization or the District's housing agencies for guidance on their rights during the process.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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