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The Federal Planning Agency for America's Capital
Project materials submitted to the National Capital Planning Commission–unless they are deemed to be security sensitive–are considered public documents. As such, they will be made available to the public for review at NCPC's offices and on the NCPC website.
The Commission typically meets on the first Thursday of each month. Please note that there are no Commission meetings in August. Submission deadlines for most projects fall approximately 35 days before Commission meetings. Some projects need 90 days for review. These include:
The Commission typically meets on the first Thursday of each month. Please note that there are no Commission meetings in August. Submission deadlines for most projects fall approximately 35 days before Commission meetings. Some projects need 90 days for review. These include:
- Master plans;
- Projects not on an approved master plan and requiring referral to state or local authorities;
- Technically complex proposals; and
- Projects requiring additional time to gather public input.
2025 Deadlines
| Deadline for Submissions Requiring Referral | Deadline for Submissions Not Requiring Referral | Coordinating Committee Meeting | Commission Meeting Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 11, 2024 | December 6, 2024 | December 18, 2024 | January 9, 2025 |
| November 8, 2024 | January 3, 2025 | January 15, 2025 | February 6, 2025 |
| December 6, 2024 | January 31, 2025 | February 12, 2025 | March 6, 2025 |
| January 3, 2025 | February 28, 2025 | March 12, 2025 | April 3, 2025 |
| January 31, 2025 | March 28, 2025 | April 9, 2025 | May 1, 2025 |
| March 7, 2025 | May 2, 2025 | May 14, 2025 | June 5, 2025 |
| April 11, 2025 | June 6, 2025 | June 18, 2025 | July 10, 2025 |
| June 6, 2025 | August 1, 2025 | August 13, 2025 | September 4, 2025 |
| July 11, 2025 | August 29, 2025 | September 10, 2025 | October 9, 2025 |
| August 8, 2025 | October 3, 2025 | October 15, 2025 | November 6, 2025 |
| September 5, 2025 | October 31, 2025 | November 12, 2025 | December 4, 2025 |
Resources
Review Process Overview
Submission Guidelines
How to Submit a Project
Applicant Resources
Commission Meeting 101
Coordinating Committee:
The Coordinating Committee is a group that consists of District of Columbia and federal agency representatives. They meet monthly to review and comment on proposed projects located in, or adjacent to, the District of Columbia to ensure coordination among their agencies.Submissions Requiring Referral:
Master plans and projects that do not fall within an approved master plan are referred to the appropriate federal, state, and local agency for review. Intergovernmental review occurs during Preliminary Review.
The National Capital Planning Commission is the federal government's planning agency for the National Capital Region.
The 12-member Commission meets monthly to adopt, approve, or provide advice on plans and projects that impact the nation's capital and surrounding areas.
