dhcd

Department of Housing and Community Development

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News Room

November 27, 2017 - House Tax Bill Threatens New D.C. Affordable Housing Preservation Fund

November 26, 2017 - D.C. establishes $10 million fund to preserve disappearing affordable housing

December 4, 2017 - D.C. Closer To A Resolution In The Saga Of Four Abandoned Government-Owned Homes In Historic Anacostia

December 5, 2017 - The D.C. Council and Mayor Bowser Finally Agree on What Should Happen to Four Vacant City-Owned Houses in Anacostia

December 15, 2017 - DC Mayor Muriel Bowser Announces "Vacant to Vibrant DC"

December 28, 2017 - D.C. Finally Rolls Out Rules for an Almost Decade-Old Affordable Housing Law

December 28, 2017 - DHCD Seeks Input on Proposed District Opportunity to Purchase Act (DOPA)

January 4, 2018 - DC to Auction 35 Vacant Properties For Workforce Housing

January 9, 2018 - Chinatown has 20 new metal banners

January 11, 2018 - Mayor Bowser announces $2.5M loan that will preserve 49 affordable units in Fort Totten

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Information on Inclusionary Zoning

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The Inclusionary Zoning program helps ensure that most new housing developments include a certain amount of affordable units.

Assistance with Home Buying

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The Home Purchase Assistance Program (HPAP) gives up to $84,000 in down payment and closing assistance to eligible first-time homebuyers.

Help With Finding Housing

DHCD Resource Center

The DHCD Housing Resource Center is among the resources that help residents find affordable homes in the District.