14 DCMR § 14-2206
NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY
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2206.1 The provisions of this § 2206 govern the process by which: a) The Owner fulfills its obligation to notify DHCD that a For Sale Inclusionary Unit is available for purchase; and b) The owner of a Rental Inclusionary Development fulfills its obligation to notify DHCD that a Rental Inclusionary Unit is available for lease. 2206.2 An Owner shall provide the notification described in § 2206.1 to DHCD by filing a written Notice of Availability in accordance with the provisions of this § 2206. 2206.3 An Inclusionary Development Owner shall file the initial Notice of Availability for an Inclusionary Unit prior to the date of submission of the Certificate of Occupancy application to DCRA applicable to such Inclusionary Unit. 2206.4 An Owner shall file all subsequent Notices of Availability prior to marketing the Inclusionary Unit for sale or rent. 2206.5 A single Notice of Availability may be filed for one or more Inclusionary Units at a time. 2206.6 The Notice of Availability shall include: (a) The street address and unit number for the Inclusionary Unit(s); (b) The estimated date upon which the Inclusionary Unit(s) will be available for occupancy; (c) For each Notice of Availability, a list of any optional or required upfront or recurring fees and costs, including but not limited to condominium, cooperative, or homeowner association fees and fees or costs for amenities, services, upgrade options, or parking. For each such fee or cost, the following information shall be provided: 1) The amount of the fee or cost; 2) A description of the fee or cost and how and when it will be charged; and 3) For the initial sale of a For Sale Inclusionary Unit, the budget for the condominium, cooperative, or homeowner association, the condominium, cooperative, or homeowner association fee for each Market Rate Unit and each Inclusionary Unit, and the formula by which such fee is assessed; (d) Whether the Inclusionary Unit is for sale or rent; (e) For each subsequent Notice of Availability for a For Sale Inclusionary Unit, an itemized list of all capital improvements and upgrades made to the Inclusionary Unit that the Owner wishes DHCD to consider when establishing the Maximum Resale Price pursuant to § 2219.2. The Inclusionary Unit Owner shall document each cost or value claimed with receipts, contracts, or other supporting evidence, as reasonably requested by DHCD; (f) A statement as to the Owner’s chosen method of selection of Households for the Inclusionary Units in accordance with § 2208; and (g) Such other information as may be required by DHCD.
Under D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 14 § 14-2206, owners of inclusionary developments in the District of Columbia are required to formally notify the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) whenever an inclusionary unit—whether for sale or for rent—becomes available. This notification, called a Notice of Availability, must be filed before the unit is marketed and, for the first unit in a development, before the Certificate of Occupancy application is submitted to DCRA. The notice must include detailed information such as the unit's address, estimated availability date, all applicable fees and costs, and the owner's chosen method for selecting eligible households.
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Owners and managers of inclusionary developments operating under D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 14 § 14-2206 generally file a written Notice of Availability with DHCD before taking any marketing steps for an inclusionary unit. For a development's first inclusionary unit, compliant operators submit this notice before filing the Certificate of Occupancy application with DCRA. The notice typically includes the unit address, estimated occupancy date, a complete breakdown of all fees and costs (including HOA or condo fees), the intended sale-or-rental status, the household selection method, and—for resales—an itemized list of capital improvements with supporting documentation such as receipts or contracts.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 14 § 14-2206, prospective tenants and buyers of inclusionary units have an interest in knowing that owners are required to disclose all fees and costs—including recurring charges for amenities, parking, and association dues—as part of the Notice of Availability filed with DHCD. If a unit appears to have been marketed without a proper notice being filed, or if fee disclosures seem incomplete, individuals may contact DHCD directly to inquire about compliance. Tenant-rights organizations in the District can also help explain how this process intersects with eligibility and household selection procedures under the inclusionary zoning program.
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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