dhcd

Department of Housing and Community Development

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News Room

February 18, 2017: Judge rules that a slow condo sale is neither D.C.'s fault nor a constitutional violation

February 20, 2017: The Capitol Riverfront Is DC's Fastest-Growing Neighborhood

February 21, 2017: L'Enfant Trust ready to renovate 4 dilapidated houses; DC mayor refuses to let them go

March 15, 2017: D.C. Council-Mayor Conflict Over Blighted Anacostia Homes Escalates

March 16, 2017: The Bowser Administration Reaches Peak Absurdity Over Blighted Homes

February 16, 2017: D.C.’s affordable housing program has been mismanaged, according to city auditors’ report

March 16, 2017: D.C. can’t get the housing thing right

March 16, 2017: D.C. Auditor Critiques City's Affordable Housing Investments

March 17, 2017: D.C. Auditor Calls Taxpayer-Funded Affordable Housing Trust 'Unreliable'

March 18, 2017: D.C. mayor and advocates rally for affordable housing

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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

The Home Purchase Assistance Program (HPAP) gives up to $202,000 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.