Washington, D.C. benefit · Cash · Last verified 2026-08-08

DC Paid Family Leave

Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave for DC workers.

What it's worth
Up to 12 weeks paid
Deadline
By your kid's 1st birthday
Who qualifies
Must work in DC for a covered employer (residence doesn't matter).

The details

DC Paid Family Leave pays up to 12 weeks of parental leave (capped weekly benefit, progressive formula) for bonding with a new child. It covers people who work in the District — including many who live elsewhere. File within the first year.

How to file

Official source: https://dcpaidfamilyleave.dc.gov

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