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Big K Site Solicitation

On June 4, 2012, the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD), released a Solicitation for Offers (SFO) for the development of the Big K site, an assemblage of four contiguous District-owned properties in Ward 8.

Please note that the submission date for the bids has been extended from 3 pm, Friday, August 3, 2012 to 3 pm, Friday, September 7, 2012. All questions regarding the solicitation must be received by 3pm, Monday, August 22, 2012. Note that additional architectural documents, for your reference, have been added below.

DHCD Conducts Demolition at Big K Site

Date Released:

Fri, 08/03/2012 - 12:00

On July 31, the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) demolished 2228 Martin Luther King, Jr. Ave., S.E., a part of the Big K Solicitation for Offers issued in June. The historic property, which was built before 1880, suffered from years of demolition-by-neglect and could not be saved. DHCD purchased this property and the historic properties adjacent to it (the Big K site) for the purpose of adaptive re-use and redevelopment. A Solicitation for Offers (SFO) for development of the Big K site was issued in June.

Education Series: Housing Provider Disclosure Requirements

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These are the topics covered in the Disclosure seminar:

What Tenants Need To Know About Rent Control

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A free workshop on tenant rights in the District and other housing regulations.

DHCD Extends Deadline To Receive Offers for Development of the Big K Site in Historic Anacostia

Date Released:

Fri, 07/13/2012 - 12:00

On June 4, 2012, the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) issued a Solicitation for Offers (SFO) for the development of an assemblage of District-owned properties. Please note that the submission date for the bids has been extended from 3 pm, Friday, August 3, 2012 to 3 pm, Friday, September 7, 2012. All questions regarding the solicitation must be received by 3pm, Monday, August 22, 2012.

Through the SFO, DHCD will seek public offers to build development projects for commercial use on the following sites:

DHCD Releases Drafts For 2013 Consolidated Annual Action Plan and 2013 Citizen Participation Plan For Review

Date Released:

Thu, 07/12/2012 - 12:00

The Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) announces the release of the draft of these documents, available to the public July 13, 2012, in order to receive public comments on the Plan and budgets to be submitted to the U.S. Dept of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the following federal entitlement programs:

Big K Solicitation for Offers

Date Released:

Mon, 06/04/2012 - 12:00

Big K Issuance of Solicitation for Offers

DHCD's Tenant Support Provider Certification Training - September 15, 2026

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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 Public Hearing - FY 2027-2031 Consolidated Action Plan

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Join the DC Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) at the FY 2027-2031 Consolidated Action Plan Public Hearing!

DHCD is hosting the FY 2027-2031 Consolidated Action Plan Public Hearing in-person and virtually. The Action Plan is a requirement of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). DHCD is interested in receiving community feedback on the District's spending priorities utilizing federal entitlement funds and the draft of the following documents: