DHCD's Development Finance Division provides funding to assist with the development of community and commercial facilities that serve District of Columbia neighborhoods. These facilities include community office buildings, clinics, day care centers and recreation centers.
Services
The Rental Conversion and Sale Division (CASD) administers the Rental Housing Conversion and Sale Act of 1980, as amended (D.C. Law 3-86) (the Conversion Act) and the Condominium Act of 1976 Technical and Clarifying Amendment Act, as amended (D.C. Law 9-82) (the Condominium Act).
DHCD, through a network of DC community-based organizations [PDF], provides counseling services for homeowners who are behind in their mortgage payments, or who are subject to foreclosure.
Home Purchase Assistance Program (HPAP) Enhancement
The District’s Home Purchase Assistance Program, Employer Assisted Housing Program and Negotiated Employee Affordable Home Purchase Program provide financial assistance for low- and moderate-income households and District Government employees for the purpose of first-time home purchase.
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Inclusionary Zoning Lottery Registration Open, Register Today The District’s Affordable Housing Locator lists affordable housing, including Inclusionary Units, and is accessible at www.dchousingsearch.org. Register for Lottery today.
For additional information, click: Lottery Registration Open. |
Homebuyer Assistance The Home Purchase Assistance Program (HPAP) provides up to $44,000 in assistance to eligible first-time homebuyers. |
One-Stop-Shop for Housing Information The DHCD Housing Resource Center, located at 1800 Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue SE, is open Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm. |