DCRA Resident Inspector Program

The District of Columbia has been growing at record pace and so has the demand for required inspections by the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs (DCRA). DCRA is embracing an alternative solution that will decrease the wait in scheduling an inspection and provide job opportunities for District residents.

The DCRA Resident Inspector Program is an innovative approach that applies successful elements of the on-demand, gig economy to the most requested types of inspections performed by DCRA. Put simply, DCRA trains District residents to perform housing, illegal construction, and vacant building inspections, and then pays the trained inspectors whenever they successfully complete an inspection.

Eligibility

To be eligible you must be 18 years or older, possess a High School diploma of Graduate Equivalency Diploma (GED), successfully complete a background check that includes fingerprinting, and complete this Resident Inspector Interest Form. Also, District residency is preferred.

Employment Status

Resident Inspectors are independent contractors and not employees of the Government of the District of Columbia. Resident Inspectors, must complete an application process, pass a background check, complete comprehensive training and pass a series of exams, invest in the purchase of technology and study, and complete field training.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

A thorough list of FAQs may be found at dcra.dc.gov.

Thank you for your interest in the DCRA Resident Inspector Program.