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Department of Housing and Community Development

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March 20, 2017: DC’s Housing Production Trust Fund isn’t working as it should, audit finds

March 21, 2017: Councilmember Silverman Wages Continued Battle Against Vacant Properties

March 21, 2017: Affordable housing in D.C., according to DHCD Director Polly Donaldson

March 22, 2017: D.C. acquires key parcel long sought by embattled developer Sanford Capital

March 22, 2017: The Housing Production Trust Fund is helping people, and its problems are fixable

March 22, 2017: Residents Rally for More Affordable Housing Dollars as Auditor Reports Mismanagement

March 23, 2017: D.C. Auditor IDs Mismanagement in Affordable Housing Trust

March 27, 2017: The DC Properties That Received a March Madness Berth This Year

March 29, 2017: Affordable Housing Not-for-Profit Expands Its Reach with Purchase of Takoma Place Apartments

April 7, 2017: Shelter Shocked: Trump’s Threat to the D.C. Affordable Housing System

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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.