Landscape Architect licensing

District of Columbia Landscape Architect license renewal: CE hours, fees, and board.

District of Columbia landscape architect licenses renew every two years (biennial) and require 24 CE hours per 2-year cycle. Of that total, 18 hours must be Health, Safety, and Welfare (HSW). The approximate renewal fee is $155 per cycle.

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Renewal cycle
Biennial
CE required
24 / cycle
HSW hours
18 of total
Approximate fee
$155

CE and HSW requirements for landscape architects in District of Columbia

District of Columbia requires 24 CE hours per 2-year renewal cycle, of which 18 must be Health, Safety, and Welfare (HSW) hours.

District of Columbia does not allow CE hours to carry over between cycles.

24 hours per biennium; 18 must be HSW (DCMR Title 17).

How to renew your District of Columbia landscape architect license

  1. 1
    Confirm your renewal date

    District of Columbia landscape architect licenses renew every two years (biennial). Confirm your exact date on the board portal, deadlines and cycles can change.

  2. 2
    Verify your CE and HSW hours

    Confirm you have 24 CE hours for this cycle, including 18 HSW. Save certificates as PDFs in case the board audits you.

  3. 3
    Pay the renewal fee

    About $155. Renew through the District of Columbia board portal and save your receipt.

  4. 4
    Save your updated license

    Once renewed, save your updated certificate. If your firm needs a copy for project files, send it the same day.

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District of Columbia landscape architect renewal FAQ

How often does a District of Columbia landscape architect license need to be renewed?+

District of Columbia landscape architect licenses are renewed every two years (biennial).

How many CE hours does District of Columbia require for landscape architect renewal?+

District of Columbia requires 24 CE hours per 2-year cycle, including 18 Health, Safety, and Welfare (HSW) hours.

How much does it cost to renew a District of Columbia landscape architect license?+

The approximate renewal fee is $155 per cycle. Fees change; confirm the current amount on the District of Columbia board portal.

Does District of Columbia require HSW hours for landscape architects?+

Yes. Of the 24 CE hours, 18 must be Health, Safety, and Welfare (HSW). PE License Pro tracks your HSW hours against this requirement automatically.

Does District of Columbia allow landscape architect CE carryover?+

No. District of Columbia does not allow landscape architect CE hours to carry over between renewal cycles.

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