DHCD's Tenant Support Provider Certification Training
Date: Tuesday, September 15, 2026
Time: 9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: DHCD’s Multi-Purpose Room
1909 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20020
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DHCD's Residential and Community Services Division is hosting a mandatory in-person certification training for Tenant Support Providers on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, which is required by the RENTAL ACT. The Rebalancing Expectations for Neighbors, Tenants, and Landlords (RENTAL) Amendment Act of 2025, enacted as D.C. Law 26-80 amended the housing laws and the Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act (TOPA), and established a formal certification process for Tenant Support Providers (TSP).
The RENTAL Act outlines Tenant Support Providers (TSP) as the entities to assist District tenants during the TOPA process when a rental property is being sold. Tenant Support Providers are required to be certified by the D.C. Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) and the Office of Tenant Advocate (OTA). Tenant Support Providers assist and counsel tenants with the following:
- Organizing tenant associations
- Technical support for first-time homeowners
- Understanding and exercising their TOPA rights
- Securing financing and technical assistance
- Navigating transactions and property acquisitions
- Assisting tenants during the real estate closing process
Tenant Support Provider Application: You can find information on the Tenant Support Provider requirements, application checklist, and training here: DHCD's Tenant Support Provider Certification Training. Applications must be submitted no later than Friday, September 11, 2026, at 1:00 p.m.
Late or incomplete applications will not be considered, we encourage you to ensure that all required materials are included prior to submission to avoid processing delays or disqualification. If you have questions regarding the Tenant Support Provider Certification process, please contact DHCD via email at [email protected].
Application Checklist: Here are the required documents for the TSP application: (1) Tenant Support Provider Application, (2) Code of Ethics form, (3) Conflict of Interest Certification form. Applicants may submit your complete applications in one of the various methods:
- Electronic Submission: Email a complete electronic copy of your application via email to DHCD's Residential Community Services (RCS) Division email inbox: [email protected].
- Hard Copy Submission: Mail or submit your application in-person at this address:
D.C. Department of Housing and Community Development
Residential Community Services Division
1909 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20020
Language and Translation Services: The Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) relay service is available by calling (800) 201-7165. Sign language interpretation and language translation services are available upon request by emailing DHCD's Office of Communications and Community Outreach via email at [email protected]. If you require language translation, please specify which language (Spanish, Amharic, French, Chinese-Mandarin, Chinese-Cantonese, Korean, Vietnamese).
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: Anacostia Metro Station
- Closest Bus Routes: C11, C15, C23, C31, C41, C51, C53
- Closest Bikeshare Station: Marion Barry Avenue SE and Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue SE