In a new regulatory development, the District of Columbia has announced a framework of biennial fees for upholstered furniture and bedding businesses and new licensing requirements. These businesses include those engaged in manufacturing, renovating, storage, and the sale of mattresses and other bedding products.
These new changes came into effect on August 1, 2023, and aim to improve regulation and uphold hygiene standards within the industry.
Fee Breakdown of the Bedding and Upholstery Program
Effective August 1, 2023, manufacturing and renovating establishments will be subject to a biennial fee of $476, payable every two years. Simultaneously, businesses engaged in the storage, sale, or keeping for sale of mattresses and bedding products, encompassing warehouses, retail stores, second-hand or thrift stores, will face a biennial fee of $34.
