American Job Center Headquarters
Affiliate Office
4058 Minnesota Ave NE
Washington, DC 20019
Washington, DC Unemployment Offices
Updated July 2026
Washington has 5 locations serving ZIP codes 20009, 20017, 20019 and 20032, spanning about 6.7 miles. Each office may set its own hours, so calling ahead is always a good idea.
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
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How your payment is calculated, and what it could look like for your household.
American Job Center Northeast
Affiliate Office
5171 South Dakota Avenue NE (Hamilton Street Entrance) 2nd Floor
Washington, DC 20017
TTY: 202-576-8128
Fax: 202-576-3100
Monday-Thursday 8:30AM-4:30PM and Fridays 9:30AM-4:30PM
American Job Center Northwest
Affiliate Office
Franklin D. Reeves Building 2000 14th Street NW, 3rd Floor
Washington, DC 20009
American Job Center Southeast
Career Center
2330 Pomeroy Road S.E.
Washington, DC 20032
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✓ File Unemployment Insurance Claim
Office of Youth Programs Passport to Work Program
Affiliate Office
4058 Minnesota Ave NE
Washington, DC 20019
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