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DC's office market is typically resilient during shutdowns. This time may be different.

Past federal closings delayed tenant decisions without derailing rents or vacancy, but new challenges add uncertainty
The office real estate during the government shutdown seems darker than for previous closures. (Getty)
The office real estate during the government shutdown seems darker than for previous closures. (Getty)
CoStar Analytics
October 17, 2025 | 8:49 P.M.

If the past serves as an accurate gauge, Washington, D.C.'s office market should come out the other end of the government shutdown much like it looked before the federal government closed.

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    • William Ruppe

      Vice President, Government Services Group, Lincoln Property Company

News | DC's office market is typically resilient during shutdowns. This time may be different.