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District of Columbia Rental Application Form

A District of Columbia rental application form lets Landlords screen Tenants before signing a lease agreement. By law, Landlords cannot ask about an applicant’s past criminal history and must share any approval information with the applicant.

Last updated April 12th, 2025

A District of Columbia rental application form lets Landlords screen Tenants before signing a lease agreement. By law, Landlords cannot ask about an applicant’s past criminal history and must share any approval information with the applicant.


Laws ⚖️

  • Application Fee – No limit on the amount.
  • Security Deposit Amount – Maximum of one (1) month’s rent amount.[1]

Sources

  1. § 42-3502.17.

Sample District of Columbia Rental Application Form