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Jun 21 2024
With Temperatures Forecast to Reach 100 Degrees on Saturday and Sunday, Extended Heat Emergency Plan to Remain Activated in Washington, DC
(Washington, DC) – Mayor Muriel Bowser has announced that the Extended Heat Emergency will remain...
Jun 20 2024
Mayor Bowser Breaks Ground on Final Phase of Skyland Town Center, Delivering Townhomes, Affordable Senior Housing and Retail
(Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser broke ground on the final phase of the transformation...
Jun 18 2024
Modified District Government Services for Juneteenth
(Washington, DC) – On Wednesday, June 19, District Government will observe Juneteenth. While some...
May 23 2024
Modified District Government Services for Memorial Day
(Washington, DC) – On Monday, May 27, the District Government will observe Memorial Day. While some...
May 13 2024
Mayor Bowser Opens Safe Commercial Corridor Hub in Anacostia
(Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser opened the District’s second Safe Commercial Corridor...

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Oct 15 2019
DHCD Connection Newsletter Fall-2019
As we move into a new fiscal year, DHCD wanted to share with you some of our accomplishments as we...
Sep 2 2019
DHCD Connection Newsletter Summer-2019
Hope you enjoyed your summer. This newsletter updates you on DHCD's summer activities,...
May 28 2019
DHCD Connection Newsletter May-2019
The Connection highlights some of DHCD’s activities in the community, including DOPA, Expo...
Apr 29 2019
DHCD Connection Newsletter April-2019
Read about the efforts to get the word out about Mayor Bowser's Budget Initiatives, the...
Mar 22 2019
DHCD Connection Newsletter March-2019
It’s March & Mayor Bowser is springing into action on housing. Read about the FY20...

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Feb 13 2023
FY22-23 Public Oversight Hearing
Testimony for FY22-23 Performance Oversight Hearing by Acting Director Colleen Green before the...
Nov 22 2022
Public Hearing - Proposed Legislation B24-0802
Testimony at the public hearing before the D.C. Council's Committee on Housing and Executive...
Mar 30 2022
Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Oversight Hearing
Testimony for Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Oversight Hearing by Interim Director Drew Hubbard before the...
Feb 17 2022
FY21-22 Public Oversight Hearing
Testimony for FY21-22 Performance Oversight Hearing by Interim Director Drew Hubbard before the...
Nov 9 2021
Public Roundtable on the Office of Inspector General Final Report No.20-1-23DB
A public oversight roundtable was held to discuss the report published by the Office of Inspector...

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Sep 24 2020
Director Donaldson to Host Media Availability
(WASHINGTON, DC) – On Friday, September 25, at 12:30 p.m., Department of Housing and Community...
Jun 10 2016
11 am - Mayor Bowser will Announce New Program to Improve Housing Conditions in the District
Mayor Muriel Bowser will announce a new pilot program to ensure all multi-family rental properties...
Jan 28 2016
Mayor Bowser to Announce $90 Million in Affordable Housing Opportunities
(WASHINGTON, D.C.) – Tomorrow, Mayor Muriel Bowser will announce the winners of 12 projects chosen...
Jun 26 2015
Seventh Annual DC Housing Expo and Home Show Taking Place on Saturday, June 27th
On Saturday, June 27, 2015, the DC Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) in...
Apr 8 2015
Mayor Bowser and Director Donaldson to Kick-Off the “DHCD Ward-By-Ward Check-In” Community Meeting Series
WASHINGTON, DC – Tonight, Mayor Muriel E. Bowser and the DC Department of Housing and Community...

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Apr 2 2024
Statement from DHCD on Passage of Bill to Support Talbert Street Homeowners
(Washington, DC) – Today, the Council of the District of Columbia passed the “Relief for River East...
Dec 9 2022
Agency Response to the Office of Inspector General's Letter Regarding Loan Servicing Contracts
The agency's response to the Office of Inspector General's letter regarding loan servicing...
Sep 22 2021
Agency Response to the Office of Inspector General's Draft Audit Report on the Housing Production Trust Fund
Agency response to the audit of the District of Columbia’sAffordable Housing Programs...

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Jun 18 2024
DC's Blueprint for Bridging the Gap
The Black Homeownership Collaborative hosted its third anniversary event at Howard University's...
Jun 18 2024
Policies to Expand Equity-Oriented Affordable Housing: Opportunities and Cautions from Recent Research
Safe, stable, and dignified housing is a key social determinant of health and well-being. But...
Apr 19 2024
How Attorneys Are Helping DC Residents Keep Family Homes
Heirs' property, which is passed down between generations without going through the legal process...
Mar 21 2024
HAND & Urban Intitute's Housing Indicator Tool (HIT 4.0) Launch
The Housing Indicator Tool (HIT) is a digital dashboard that tracks affordable housing production...
Nov 30 2020
The Best Government Grants For Roof Replacement In The US
Getting a house comes with lots of responsibilities, especially with the roof since it is one of...

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Let's Talk Rent Control: Cost Changes Due to Property Fixes

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Housing Providers,Tenants: On May 23, Learn Petition Filing Process for Rehabs, Improvements

The District of Columbia's rent control law has a host of rules that housing providers must follow—and tenants should understand to best protect their rights. One of those rules involves petition forms that must be filed before rents can be adjusted to account for capital improvements and substantial rehabilitations made to properties.

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