Department of Housing and Community Development

Office Hours
Monday to Friday, 8:15 am to 4:45 pm, except District holidays

Connect With Us
1800 Martin Luther King Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20020
Phone: (202) 442-7200
Fax: (202) 645-6727
TTY: 711
Email:dhcd@dc.gov

Ask the Director

Agency Performance

Michael P. Kelly

Director

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DHCD - Frequently Asked Questions

General FAQs

For what projects are Community Development Block Grant funds used?

The Department of Housing and Community Development receives Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development. CDBG funds can be used for housing development, residential rehabilitation, economic development, and public services that directly relate to housing or physical community revitalization.

What is the difference between DHCD and HUD?

The Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) is a local government agency; and US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is a federal agency. However, both agencies are committed to increasing housing and community development opportunities. DHCD receives 95 percent of its funding from HUD, and the funds are primarily used to benefit low and moderate-income residents. For more information about HUD, visit the agency’s Website at www.hud.gov.

Does DHCD provide first-time homebuyers financial assistance?

First-time homebuyers can receive financial assistance from the Home Purchase Assistance Program and other related DHCD programs. The programs provide assistance to qualified residents, which enable them to purchase houses, condominiums, or cooperative apartments.

Home Repair Programs

Through the Single Family Residential Rehabilitation Program, the Senior Citizen Home Repair and Improvement Program, and the Handicapped Access Improvements Program, the Department of Housing and Community Development offers grants and low-cost financing to residents who wish to repair their homes.