District of Columbia Unemployment Offices
Updated July 2026
Washington, D.C. is a single city, so all 5 of its unemployment and career center offices are grouped together below rather than split across a city list like other states. Federal government employment and contracting dominate the local job market here more than in almost any other part of the country. Browse the full list of D.C. offices below.
Filing agency
Department of Employment Services
Statewide
5 offices
Covered
1 city
How to File for Unemployment in District of Columbia
Step-by-step filing instructions and what you'll need to apply.
Check Your Unemployment Claim Status in District of Columbia
See what your claim status means and how to check it online or by phone.
How Your Unemployment Benefit Amount Is Calculated
How your payment is calculated, and what it could look like for your household.
District of Columbia Unemployment Offices by City
Cities with one office show its address and hours directly below. Cities with more show a link to see every office.
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