dhcd

Department of Housing and Community Development

Agency Home Responsive

36,000 by 2025 Goals Tracker

The purpose of this site is to track housing production in support of the Mayor’s goal of producing 36,000 new housing units and 12,000 affordable units by 2025.

DHCD Is Moving

On April 1st, DHCD will move to its new location at 1909 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue SE. The location at 1800 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue SE will be closed Friday, March 29 to accommodate the move. DHCD will reopen at its new location on Tuesday, April 2.

Filings for the Rental Accommodations Division can be submitted as a pdf file to [email protected]

Home Purchase Assistance Program (HPAP)

The Home Purchase Assistance (HPAP) program provides interest-free loans and closing cost assistance to qualified applicants to purchase single family houses, condominiums, or cooperative units in the District.

Residential Accessory Apartment Program (RAAP)

In her FY 22 and 23 budgets, Mayor Bowser provided over $2 million in funding for the establishment of an affordable dwelling unit pilot program.

DC Homeowner Assistance Fund

The DC Homeowner Assistance Fund Program uses funding from the American Rescue Plan to provide grants to District Homeowners who have been affected by COVID-19 to help keep their home.

Featured Services

Homeowner Assistance Fund (HAF)

The HAF program can help income-qualified District homeowners facing financial troubles.

Solicitations

Active and prior solicitations for affordable housing and community development opportunities.

Inclusionary Zoning (IZ) Affordable Housing Program

The District’s IZ Program sets aside affordable rental and for-sale units.

Property Acquisition and Disposition

Transform vacant and blighted properties into homeownership opportunities.

Housing Counseling Services

Community Based Organizations (CBOs) provide counseling services.

Loan Servicing

Subordination, payoff and loan confirmation request instructions for DHCD loans.

Upcoming Events

May 30 2024 - 12:30

Housing Production Trust Fund Advisory Board Meeting

Jun 27 2024 - 12:30

Housing Production Trust Fund Advisory Board Meeting

Jul 25 2024 - 12:30

Housing Production Trust Fund Advisory Board Meeting

Latest

Apr 25 2024

Mayor Bowser Celebrates the Completion of the Historic MLK Gateway Project and DHCD’s New Headquarters in Ward 8

The Mayor was joined by members of the Council of the District of Columbia, the Office of the...

Apr 12 2024

Modified District Government Services for DC Emancipation Day

(Washington, DC) – On Tuesday, April 16, District Government will observe DC Emancipation Day....

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...

Mar 13 2024

Mayor Bowser Hosts Tenth Annual March Madness

Three Businesses to Expand DC Presence in Downtown Through the Vitality Fund

Oct 26 2023

Mayor Bowser Highlights Continued Growth in Public School Enrollment

(Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser and the Office of the State Superintendent of...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Nov 30 2020

D.C. will give out $10 million in grants to help some landlords forgive back rent

D.C. officials will hand out grants to some landlords to forgive back rents and stay afloat...

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...

Nov 30 2020

DC Health’s Nesbitt: District could receive fewer vaccine doses than needed to start

D.C. Health Director Dr. LaQuandra Nesbitt said that, as things currently stand, the District is...

Nov 23 2020

The Keys to the Tenant Opportunity to Purchase

In July, Julie Gilgoff reported on several municipalities that are exploring legislation that would...

Nov 19 2020

DC cuts ribbon on new affordable housing for older residents

D.C. has officially opened a new housing development that is part of an initiative to increase the...

Department of Housing and Community Development

Office Hours
DHCD - M to F, 8:15 am to 4:45 pm; Resource Center - M to F, 8:30 am to 3:30 pm (Drop-off Only)

Connect With Us
1909 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20020
Phone: (202) 442-7200
TTY: 711
Email: [email protected]

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DC Interagency Council on Homelessness Housing Solutions Committee

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The DC Interagency Council on Homelessness (ICH) Housing Solutions Committee will meet to review housing inventory needs over the five year plan period to achieve goals related to ending homelessness.

Interagency Council on Homelessness
Housing Solutions Committee
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