DHCD generally uses the definitions of "low" and "moderate" as defined in CDBG regulations, which correspond to the "very low" and "low" in the HOME and Section 8 Regulations. Since 1999, however, DC has been exempted by HUD from these limits and permitted to use "uncapped limits" (i.e. the actual 80% of the area median income for the DC area). DHCD may use the exemption, as necessary, in its CDBG and HOME programs.
Maximum HOME Rents
Units
Efficiency
1 BR
2 BR
3 BR
4 BR
5 BR
6 BR
Low HOME Rent Limit
781
836
1,005
1,160
1,295
1,428
1,562
High HOME Rent Limit
915
1,045
1,187
1,474
1,625
1,774
1,924
For Information Only Fair Market Rent
915
1,045
1,187
1,537
2,000
2,300
2,600
NOTE: Project sponsors should review the HUD regulation on HOME rents at 24 CFR 92.252.
