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District of Columbia landlord deadline calendar for 2027
Every dated deadline in 2027 from the verified federal, District of Columbia and local rules on this site, grouped by month. Each item shows who it applies to, its official source, the date it was last verified and our confidence. Dates we move for weekends or holidays, or roll forward from a yearly pattern, are labeled as computed. Rules not yet verified are left out.
Federal and District of Columbia statewide dates
January 2027
- Federal estimated tax payment #4 due January 15 (for the previous tax year) Computed date
Computed: January 15, 2027 is a Friday and not a legal holiday, so no change. Base rule:If any payment date falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, use the next business day.
February 2027
- File and furnish Form 1099-NEC for 2026 contractor payments of $2,000+ Computed date
Computed: January 31, 2027 is a Sunday, so the IRS next-business-day rule moves it to Monday, February 1, 2027. Base rule:If any date shown falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday in the District of Columbia or where the return is to be filed, the due date is the next business day.
- Furnish Form 1099-MISC to recipients for 2026 rents and other payments of $2,000+ Computed date
Computed: January 31, 2027 is a Sunday, so the IRS next-business-day rule moves it to Monday, February 1, 2027. Base rule:If any date shown falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday in the District of Columbia or where the return is to be filed, the due date is the next business day.
March 2027
- File Form 1099-MISC with the IRS for 2026 payments (February 28 on paper, March 31 if e-filed) Computed date
Computed: February 28, 2027 is a Sunday, so the IRS next-business-day rule moves it to Monday, March 1, 2027. Base rule:If any date shown falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday in the District of Columbia or where the return is to be filed, the due date is the next business day.
April 2027
- Federal estimated tax payment #1 due April 15 Computed date
Computed: Computed from the yearly April 15 pattern; the official schedule we quote lists April 15, 2026. April 15, 2027 is a Thursday and not a legal holiday, so no change. Base rule:If any payment date falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, use the next business day.
- Report rental income/expenses on Schedule E with Form 1040 Computed date
Computed: April 15, 2027 is a Thursday and not a legal holiday, so no change. Base rule:If day 15 falls on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday, the due date is delayed until the next business day.
June 2027
- Federal estimated tax payment #2 due June 15 Computed date
Computed: Computed from the yearly June 15 pattern; the official schedule we quote lists June 15, 2026. June 15, 2027 is a Tuesday and not a legal holiday, so no change. Base rule:If any payment date falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, use the next business day.
September 2027
- Federal estimated tax payment #3 due September 15 Computed date
Computed: Computed from the yearly September 15 pattern; the official schedule we quote lists September 15, 2026. September 15, 2027 is a Wednesday and not a legal holiday, so no change. Base rule:If any payment date falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, use the next business day.
Deadlines that depend on your own dates or events
These rules have no fixed calendar date: they count from a lease date, a move-out, a license date or an event. The calendar builder dates them for your rental.
Federal and District of Columbia statewide
- Signed lead disclosure attachment with lease; keep for 3 years: Keep the signed disclosure for at least 3 years from the lease start; the date shown is the earliest you may discard it
- Within 45 days of move-out: return the deposit with interest, or send written notice of unpaid amounts (with photos); return any balance within 30 days after that notice: Within 45 days after move-out
- Deposit interest for tenancies of 12+ months, paid with the deposit at move-out: Within 45 days after move-out
- Pre-1978 units: DC lead disclosure form before the lease; a clearance report from the last 12 months if a child under 6 or pregnant person lives in or regularly visits: When the lease starts
- Rent increase takes effect only on a rent day more than 60 days after written notice (all units): At least 61 days before the rent increase takes effect
- Rent-controlled units: file the rent increase notice with the Rent Administrator within 30 days after it takes effect; one increase per 12 months: Within 30 days after the rent increase takes effect
- Basic Business License for rental housing: 2- or 4-year term; renew from 90 days before expiry: Every 2 years from the license issue (every 4 years if a 4-year license was chosen); apply within the 90 days before it expires
- Pass a DOB inspection to get or renew a one- or two-family rental license: Every 2 years from the license issue (every 4 years if a 4-year license was chosen)
- Lead-based paint disclosure and EPA pamphlet before lease signing (pre-1978 housing): Before the tenant is obligated under the lease (before signing / before accepting an offer to lease)
- Register each rental (or file a claim of exemption) with DHCD's Rental Accommodations Division within 30 days: Within 30 days after acquiring the property or offering the unit for rent; update within 30 days after any change
- Give the DOEE lead-rights notice at every lease signing, renewal and rent increase notice: Whenever a tenant signs or renews a lease, and with every rent increase notice
- Provide a clearance report within 30 days after a tenant reports a child under 6 or pregnant person (pre-1978): Within 30 days after the tenant notifies you in writing that a person at risk lives in or regularly visits the unit
- Disclosures to applicants, including a copy of the DC Tenant Bill of Rights: When a prospective tenant applies (and at the start of the tenancy, copies of the landlord-tenant housing regulations)
- No eviction just because a lease ends: 30 days to cure lease violations; 90/120/180-day notices to vacate for owner move-in, renovation and demolition: Before recovering possession: 30 days to correct a lease violation; 90-day notice for owner move-in; 120 days for substantial rehabilitation; 180 days for demolition
- Nonpayment: written notice of intent to file at least 10 days before filing; no case for less than $600: At least 10 days before filing a nonpayment eviction case (only if at least $600 is owed)
- Late fees: only after rent is unpaid for 5 days after the due date (or a longer lease grace period), at most 5% of the rent, and only if the written lease states the maximum: A late fee may be charged only if the full rent is not paid within 5 days after the due date (or a longer grace period in the lease)
- 48 hours' written notice before non-emergency entry: At least 48 hours before each non-emergency entry
Your dates
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