The list below has resources you may need for the big day when you move to your place.
| Resource | Service | Link |
| US Postal Service | Change of address request | Complete a change of address forms at your local post office or online via U.S. Postal Service (USPS) | USAGov |
| 911 | Call 911 to request police, fire, or emergency medical services. | Call 911 |
| 311 | To inquire about D.C. government services or agencies. | Call 311 or submit your request online via D.C. 311 - Home |
Department of Fire and EMS (FEMS) |
Free Smoke Alarms and Home Fire Inspection | |
| Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) | Parking placards and tags for persons with disabilities. | Apply for Disability Parking Placards and Permits | dmv (dc.gov) |
| D.C. Security Camera Programs for D.C. Residents (OVSJG) |
The Private Security Camera Rebate Program provides rebates for residents to purchase and install security camera systems on their property and register them with the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD). The program offers a rebate of up to $200 per camera, with a maximum rebate of up to $500. The Private Security Camera Voucher Program provides free security camera systems to eligible D.C. residents (owners or tenants) who receive public assistance. | |
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Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) |
Based on eligibility requirements, you can receive a discount of up to $30 monthly on phone service and up to $100 to buy a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet. To obtain assistance, you must pay between $10.01 to $49.99 for the device. This discount is in addition to the monthly offers. |
Affordable Connectivity Program - National Verifier (getinternet.gov) Do I Qualify? - ACP - Universal Service Administrative Company (affordableconnectivity.gov) |
| D.C. Water | Contact to have the water service turned on in your name. | Start or Stop Service | DC.Water.com |
| PEPCO | Contact to have the electric service turned on in your name. | Customer Services | PEPCO - An Exelon Company |
| Washington Gas Company | Contact to have the natural gas service turned on in your name. | Start and Stop Service - Washington Gas |
| D.C. Office of the People’s Counsel (OPC) | Assist D.C. residents in disputes with utility companies about billing or services. | Consumer Assistance | Office of the People's Counsel (opc-dc.gov) |
| D.C. Department of the Environment (DDOE) | To receive assistance with your energy bills, you must meet eligibility requirements. | Receive Assistance With Your Utility Bills (LIHEAP) | doee (dc.gov) |
| D.C. Department of Human Services (DHS) | Provides financial assistance for overdue rent if facing eviction and for security deposits and first month's rent. You must be a D.C. resident and meet eligibility requirements. Assistance is based on the available funds. | Home Page DC DHS Rental Assistance Portal |
| D.C.’s Advisory Neighborhood Commissions (ANC) | To stay up to date on decisions impacting your neighborhood; meet your new neighbors. | Advisory Neighborhood Commissions |
| D.C. Office of Planning | If you own a home in one of D.C.'s designed, historic neighborhoods, construction affecting the exterior may be regulated by The Historic Preservation Review Board (HPRB) and Historic Preservation Office (HPO) to preserve the property’s historic features. Contact HPO for D.C. preservation laws and design guidelines. | |
The Mayor’s Office on Community Relations and Services (MOCRS) |
This branch of the mayor's office ensures that D.C. residents receive quick responses to their requests, complaints, and questions regarding city services and agencies. The mayor provides at least two MOCRS representatives for each Ward in the city. | Mayor's Office of Community Relations and Services General Directory | mocrs (dc.gov) |
| Voter Registration D.C. Board of Elections (D.C.BOE) | Voter registration application for new D.C. residents. | District of Columbia Board of Elections - Register/Update Voter Registration (D.C.boe.org) |