This online system enables home owners, tenants, and businesses alike to apply for
the specific type of public space occupancy, construction, excavation, annual or
rental permit required for use of the public space within the District of Columbia.
Whether you need to occupy metered and unmetered curbside parking, sidewalk, alley
or travel lane areas for your activity or construction related work, TOPS will work
for you. If you are a developer or are in need of a zoning plan review through the
Development Review Branch, TOPS will work for you as well.
Additional Information
For additional public space permitting information, please visit our web site at
www.ddot.dc.gov.
You can conveniently create a TOPS account, access it, and apply for a permit from anywhere using your laptop or PC. For Emergency No Parking (ENP) Sign or Reserved Parking Sign printing, please visit one of our designated kiosks.
Click here to locate the nearest kiosk. You may also contact DDOT at (202)442-4670.
District Department of Transportation (DDOT)
Direct Permit Service Center
1100 4th Street SW, 2nd Floor, Washington DC, 20024
Office Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday
8:30 am to 4:00 pm and Thursday 9:30 am to 4:00 pm
Office of the DC Treasurer:
1101 4th Street, SW, Washington, DC 20024
(You can pay Permit Fees and Deposits online or at the Treasurer's office.)