What is this fee?

This fee covers the review of projects that are exempt from submitting plans directly to DC Water for approval. It ensures that even exempt projects receive appropriate oversight to confirm compliance with applicable standards and protect the integrity of the water and sewer systems.

What are the new ProjectDox fees?

• Signoff on Category I & II and Swimming Pool  
• Non-DC Water’s Zone of Influence (ZOI) Sheeting and Shoring (not within the influence of DC Water’s assets)
• Foundation to Grade (FD)  
• Non-Department of Transportation (DDOT) BCIV Permit (non-DDOT BCIV) (Any project that is not DDOT related) 

• BCIV Permit Erosion Sediment Control (BCIV ESC)  

  To obtain additional information for each fee, click here.

Why are you charging this fee? 

ProjectDox fees are charged to cover the cost of review time provided by DC Water staff using the ProjectDox platform, which is utilized by the Department of Buildings (DOB) for electronic project reviews. These fees reflect the resources required to ensure that submitted plans meet all applicable standards and are properly coordinated within the permitting process. New categories were added to align with DOB categories.

When is this fee charged?

Submit a ProjectDox request form to initiate the request. An email confirmation will be sent to the requestor with the total amount due. To access the request form, click here.

When is payment due? 

Payment is due immediately, after invoice is received payment is due. Before the requested information can be released, a valid payment1 must be submitted to DC Water. 

If a check is returned due to insufficient funds, errors on checks, or missing information, the payment is deemed invalid. DC Water will charge a bad check fee for checks returned due to insufficient funds.

How do I pay the fees charged?

DC Water has a payment drop box at 125 O Street, SE, situated near the delivery area of the DC Water Headquarters Building (HQO) and the former O Pumping Station. Payments can be submitted Monday’s – Friday’s, between 6 AM and 10 PM.

Fee 

To see the fees click here.