Free Blank District of Columbia Rental Application (2026)
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District of Columbia rules that this document follows
| Application fee limit | $50.00 maximumSource: D.C. Code § 42-3505.10(b) ($50, CPI-adjusted annually from 1/1/2024) |
|---|---|
| Refund rule | Must refund any portion not used for screening; fee may not be charged before disclosures are givenSource: D.C. Code § 42-3505.10(b) ($50, CPI-adjusted annually from 1/1/2024) |
| Must give applicant a copy of screening report | Yes |
| Criminal-history questions | Prohibited before a conditional offer. Fair Criminal Record Screening for Housing Act: no inquiry into criminal history before a conditional offer; may not consider arrests, sealed records, or convictions older than 7 years; withdrawal of offer requires written notice with reasons and a copy of the record.Source: D.C. Code § 42-3541.01–.09 |
| Source of income protected | Yes — vouchers and other lawful income must be consideredSource: D.C. Code § 2-1402.21(a); § 2-1401.02(29) |
| Additional protected classes | age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, source of income, place of residence or business, status as a victim of an intrafamily offense, genetic information, sealed eviction record, homeless status |
| Holding deposit | Not permittedSource: D.C. Code § 42-3505.10(d) |
| Written notice before screening | Required — this application contains itSource: D.C. Code § 42-3505.10(c) |
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