Washington, District of Columbia

The official web site of the Government of the District of Columbia. Includes news, web links, and information about the city and about local government services.
http://www.dc.gov/

Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs

Regulates businesses, issues business and alcoholic beverage licenses, and regulates historic preservation, rental housing and real estate. Site has downloadable forms and tells how to get permits and licenses.
http://dcra.dc.gov/

Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments

Composed of 17 local governments in the area, plus legislators representing the region. Site describes programs dealing with transportation, the environment, housing, and other regional issues.
http://www.mwcog.org/

Child Support Enforcement Division

Brief primer on the program.
http://www.csed.dcgov.org/

Board of Elections and Ethics

Election and voting information. Includes location of polling places, recent election results and voter registration statistics. Download and print voter registration, absentee ballot request, and other forms.
http://www.dcboee.org/

Office of the People's Counsel

Represents the interests of utility ratepayers. Information on local utilities and consumer complaints.
http://www.opc-dc.gov/

Public Service Commission

Regulates electric, gas and telephone utilities in the city. Site has information for utility customers, case calendar, hearing transcripts, and the text of commission rulings, regulations and other documents.
http://www.dcpsc.org/

Department of Parks and Recreation

Describes recreational facilities and programs, including classes, sports leagues, and child care.
http://dpr.dc.gov/

DC Water and Sewer Authority

Includes news, financial reports, and water quality reports.
http://www.dcwasa.com/

Department of Human Services

Information on such programs as welfare reform, family services, early childhood development, rehabilitation services, mental retardation and developmental disability services.
http://dhs.dc.gov/

National Capital Revitalization Corporation

Public-private body promotes major economic development projects. Includes text of its Revitalization Plan.
http://www.ncrcdc.com/

Board of Appeals and Review

Reviews complaints against decisions of DC government agencies. Site explains the appeals process.
http://bar.dc.gov/main.shtm

Office of Boards and Commissions

Describes government boards and commissions and the appointment process for board members.
http://obc.dc.gov/

Office of Cable Television and Telecommunications

Regulates cable television. Site has information on cable franchise agreements and program schedules of city-operated cable channels.
http://octt.dc.gov/

Energy Office

Promotes energy efficiency through conservation, education, and fuel assistance programs and by regulatory intervention. Includes consumer information, a description of agency programs, a guide to resources in its library, an events calendar, and links to
http://www.dcenergy.org/

Emergency Management Agency

Coordinates the response to disasters, emergencies, and severe weather. Includes news and emergency guidelines.
http://dcema.dc.gov/

Department of Employment Services

Provides services to employers, employees, and job-seekers, including job training, workers' compensation, and unemployment compensation.
http://does.dc.gov/

Office of Partnerships and Grants Development

Helps local government agencies and non-profit groups apply for Federal grants and develop joint public-private grant proposals. Includes a guide to web resources on obtaining grants and writing proposals and a weekly update on grant opportunities.
http://opgd.dc.gov/

Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development

Includes news, press releases, strategic plan, directory of business resources, and information on programs such as development incentives for housing and small business, development areas, and the DC Enterprise Zone.
http://dcbiz.dc.gov/

Public Employee Relations Board

Resolves labor-management disputes between city agencies and labor organizations. Site describes the complaint, dispute resolution, and hearing/mediation process and has text of the board's rules.
http://perb.dc.gov/

Department of Public Works

Has information on trash collection, recycling, street cleaning and other services.
http://dpw.dc.gov/

Office of the Secretary

Issues ceremonial documents and maintains official record collections, among other duties. Site tells how to request ceremonial documents, apply for research access to official records, and apply for a notary public commission.
http://os.dc.gov/

Taxicab Commission

Includes requirements for chauffeur and hack licenses, list of taxicab companies, and municipal regulations relating to taxicabs.
http://dctaxi.dc.gov/

Washington Convention Center

Information for meeting planners, exhibitors, vendors and attendees. Has a calendar of events, visitor information (hotels, restaurants, parking), and background on the convention center.
http://www.dcconvention.com/

211 Answers, Please!

Information and referral service that connects residents with public and private social service agencies. Search or browse its database of service providers.
http://answersplease.dc.gov/

Office of the District of Columbia Auditor

Audits the accounts and operations of the DC government. Site includes archive of recent reports.
http://www.dcauditor.org/

Housing Finance Agency

Issues bonds to expand home ownership and rental housing. Has news and background information on local housing development programs.
http://www.dchfa.org/

Office of Zoning

Zoning information, history, maps, application forms, news releases, and a searchable data base of regulations and hearing transcripts.
http://dcoz.dc.gov/

Office of Personnel

Describes city government employment policies, job opportunities, pay, benefits, and training. Includes forms and manuals.
http://dcop.dc.gov/

Office of Motion Picture and TV Development

Promotes the city as a site for film and TV production. Includes a guide to production services, permit application form, and filmography.
http://film.dc.gov/

Department of Corrections

Operates the DC Jail and other correctional facilities. Site has information and statistics.
http://doc.dc.gov/

Department of Mental Health

Describes the agency, its facilities (including St. Elizabeths Hospital), and its services for adults and children.
http://dmh.dc.gov/

Workforce Investment Council

A public-private advisory body on workforce development issues. Site describes services available to employers, youth training services, and business incentives and has links to other sources of information.
http://dcwic.dc.gov/

Public Charter School Board

Includes list of charter schools, application information, press releases, reports, and other documents.
http://www.dcpubliccharter.com/

Child and Family Services Agency

Information on adoption, foster care, and child protective services.
http://cfsa.dc.gov/

Neighborhood Action

Program for community involvement in neighborhood planning. Site has an overview, meeting summaries, and news.
http://neighborhoodaction.dc.gov/

State Education Office

Its responsibilities include administering nutrition programs, such as the school lunch program, and financial aid, such as the DC Tuition Assistance Grant Program for college study. Includes news, reports, legislation, program information, and links to w
http://seo.dc.gov/

Department of Health

Describes the agency's programs, such as addiction, HIV/AIDS, nutrition, medical insurance, preventive health, and environmental services. Includes a calendar of events, health alerts, news releases, reports, and information on licenses and on birth and d
http://dchealth.dc.gov/

Clean City Initiative

Describes government programs to improve city cleanliness.
http://cleancity.dc.gov/

Commission on the Arts and Humanities

Promotes local artists and arts activities. Includes information on grants and art education.
http://dcarts.dc.gov/

Department of Housing and Community Development

Describes home buyer assistance programs and housing-related development incentives.
http://dhcd.dc.gov/

Department of Insurance, Securities and Banking

Regulates financial service firms. Includes forms, licensing information, consumer information and regulatory texts.
http://disr.dc.gov/

Department of Motor Vehicles

Provides information on driver's licenses, auto registrations and auto inspections.
http://dmv.dc.gov/

District of Columbia Public Schools

Provides information on the public school system, including Board of Education meeting minutes, news, statistical data, and information on curriculum, policies, services, and special education.
http://www.k12.dc.us/

Department of Transportation

Provides access to transportation-related services and information.
http://ddot.dc.gov/

DC Lottery and Charitable Games Control Board

DC Lottery news and brief overview of games offered.
http://lottery.dc.gov/

Office of Citizen Complaint Review

Investigates and adjudicates complaints of police misconduct. Site includes information on complaint procedures, printable forms, news releases, and reports.
http://occr.dc.gov/

Office of Community Affairs

Serves as a liaison between government and community organizations. Site includes a directory of civic and neighborhood associations and links to a calendar of community events and meetings.
http://oco.eom.dc.gov/

Office of Contracting and Procurement

Describes the requirements for doing business with the city and lists current bid solicitations.
http://ocp.dc.gov/

Office of Human Rights

Deals with issues of discrimination, equal opportunity and human rights. Site has information on filing discrimination complaints and on the agency's mediation procedures. Some pages also in Spanish.
http://ohr.dc.gov/

Office on Latino Affairs

Provides information on city services for the Latino community.
http://ola.dc.gov/

Office of Local Business Development

Fosters economic growth and the development of local, small and disadvantaged businesses. Site describes the agency's programs and has downloadable business certification forms.
http://olbd.dc.gov/

Office of Planning

Develops plans for city development and neighborhood revitalization. Site includes the city's Comprehensive Plan, project reports, news, and historic preservation information and guidelines.
http://planning.dc.gov/

Office of Property Management

Acquires and manages properties for DC government agencies. Includes agency description, reports and documents.
http://opm.dc.gov/

Office of the Chief Technology Officer

Plans and oversees computer and other technology systems for government agencies. Site describes programs and has an archive of news releases.
http://octo.dc.gov/

Office of the Attorney General

The legal office for the DC government. Includes news and information on the agency and its programs.
http://occ.dc.gov/

Office on Aging

Site describes services the agency provides to the elderly population, including health care, housing, legal assistance and transportation.
http://dcoa.dc.gov/

Office on Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs

Information on the office, its services, and the Asian-Pacific Islander community in Washington, DC.
http://apia.dc.gov/

Office of the Inspector General

Investigates government agencies and programs. Site has reports and testimony and tells how to report fraud and waste.
http://oig.dc.gov/

Advisory Neighborhood Commissions

Neighborhood bodies that advise the District government on issues affecting their local areas. Has a directory of ANCs, including members, meeting schedules and contact information.
http://anc.dc.gov/

Sports & Entertainment Commission

Schedule of upcoming events at RFK Stadium and DC Armory and seating diagrams.
http://www.dcsec.com/

District of Columbia Sentencing Commission

Reviews and recommends sentencing policy to the District Council. Has meeting minutes, reports, legislation and news.
http://acs.dc.gov/acs/site/default.asp

Office of the Chief Financial Officer

Oversees DC government finances, budget, and taxation. Site has downloadable tax forms and publications, budget and financial reports, a searchable real property tax database, and information on community development incentive programs and other activitie
http://cfo.dc.gov/

Washington, DC Comprehensive Plan

DC Office of Planning site has information on the Comprehensive Plan that guides the growth of the city. Has information on the planning process, a calendar of meetings and events, and a library of documents. Sign up to participate in the community feedba
http://www.inclusivecity.org/

Business Resource Center

Provides information and technical assistance to businesses. Includes news, information on government services and regulations, and market information.
http://brc.dc.gov/

ReStore DC

Promotes revitalization of neighborhood business districts and small businesses. Has information on programs and descriptions of business areas that are part of the DC Main Street initiative.
http://restore.dc.gov/