Join the DC Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) at the Needs Assessment Public Hearings!
DHCD is hosting a series of Needs Assessment public hearings in-person and virtually on housing and community development needs in the District of Columbia. DHCD is interested in receiving community feedback to help form a basis for developing the draft of the District of Columbia Fiscal Year 2026 Annual Action Plan and the spending priorities utilizing federal entitlement funds.
DHCD's Needs Assessment Public Hearing for DC's Draft FY 2026 Annual Action Plan
Date: Tuesday, April 8, 2025
Time: 6:00 pm
Location: West End Library, 2301 L Street NW, Washington, DC
PUBLIC HEARING DETAILS:
Residents and stakeholders are strongly encouraged to come out and participate in the development of policies and programs in the following areas: 1) affordable housing; 2) homelessness; 3) homeownership; 4) broadband; and 5) community development and public service activities.
Testimony: If you would like to provide input during the hearing, you are encouraged to register by sending an e-mail to [email protected]. The public may also contact the DHCD at (202) 442-4382 to join the webinar, register, speak at the hearing, or ask general questions about the hearing. When registering for the hearing, please provide your name, address, telephone number, and organization affiliation, if any.
Language and Translations Services: The deadline for requesting services of an interpreter is five days prior to the hearing date. Bilingual staff will provide services on an availability basis to walk-ins without registration. An American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter will be available and Spanish interpretation will be available; residents who require language interpretation in Vietnamese, Chinese-Mandarin/Cantonese, Amharic, or French must notify the agency by e-mail to [email protected].
Written Statements: Written statements may be submitted for the record at the hearing or until the close of business, Monday, April 23, 2025. Mail written statements to Colleen Green, Director, Department of Housing and Community Development, 1909 Martin Luther King Jr., Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20020. Statements may also be sent via email to [email protected].
PARKING AND TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS: Street parking will be limited, and we encourage you to utilize various modes of transportation, such as the Metro or ride-sharing services. Here are a few options for public transportation:
- Closest Metro: Foggy Bottom - GWU Metro Station
- Closest Bus Routes: 31, 32, 33, 36, 38B, 42, 43, 80, D6 X2, Circulator
- Closest Bikeshare Station: 25th Street NW and Pennsylvania Avenue NW