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TOPS Map Viewer

Published by District Department of Transportation | District of Columbia | Metadata Last Checked: January 27, 2026 | Last Modified: 2022-02-16T21:45:48.000Z
All home owners, tenants, and businesses alike must apply for the specific type of public space occupancy, construction, excavation, annual or rental permit required for use of public spaces within the District of Columbia. Whether they need to occupy metered and unmetered curbside parking, sidewalk, alley or travel lane areas for their activity or construction related work, a permit must be applied through the TOPS process. Developers in need of a zoning plan review through the Development Review Branch also must work though TOPS.Use this application to locate a permit by address or filter by Ward. Use your device current location to find a permit nearby. The application will zoom to the location on the map and relevant information about the permit or pending permits will display.

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