DHCD is stepping up our efforts to produce and preserve more affordable housing for District residents. In this month’s newsletter, read about the new affordable housing RFP, a pilot program for owners of small affordable properties whose buildings may need repairs, our summer intern program and new senior housing.
The Housing Regulation Administration (HRA) of the DC Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) is here to help!
Register for a unique opportunity to discuss with HRA representatives how HRA can best meet your housing needs as a tenant, and help you comply with housing requirements as a housing provider (property owner, landlord, real estate professional).
The DC Department of Housing and Community Development announced today it is seeking design input on a new public website that would, for the first time, provide comprehensive data on affordable housing in the District.
DHCD plans to launch an Affordable Housing Reference and Accountability Database (AHRAD) to centralize information on real estate designated for low- and moderate-income households as a result of District or federal affordable housing covenants, the District’s rent control law, and private efforts.
The District of Columbia's rent control law not only sets limits on the amount and frequency of rent increases. It also has a host of rules that housing providers must follow—and tenants should understand to best protect their rights. Four of those rules include the registration and licensing of a “housing accommodation”; disclosures to prospective, new and existing tenants; and the circumstances under which a housing provider can give tenants notices to vacate a property.
The Pre-Bid meeting will cover information on the DC Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) release of Solicitations for Offers (SFOs) to transform several sites in the Ward 8 neighborhoods of Anacostia and Congress Heights into affordable housing for District residents.
Through the SFOs, DHCD is seeking proposals to build affordable housing designated toward households making no more than $93,760 (80 percent of the 2018 Median Family Income [MFI] for a family of four), at the following site:
Please note that the pre-bid meeting for the Anacostia “Scattered Sites” solicitation has been rescheduled for Thursday, September 6.
(Washington, DC) –The DC Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) has released Solicitations for Offers (SFOs) to transform several sites in the Ward 8 neighborhoods of Anacostia and Congress Heights into affordable housing for District residents.
Pre Purchase Orientation – a 2-3 hour overview of HUD homebuyer education and the District of Columbia homebuyer programs. Pre-requisite for one-on-one counseling.
Budgeting for your home purchase
Shopping for your home
Shopping for your lender
Going to closing
Down payment Assistance for First Time Homebuyers
Down payment Assistance for District Government Employees
Individuals who wish to participate in the Inclusionary Zoning (IZ) Program should register through the DC Department of Housing and Community Development’s (DHCD) Inclusionary Zoning web page at DHCD.DC.ORG. In order to register you will first need to determine if you are applying for IZ rental or IZ homeownership and participate in the required training.
Marshall Heights Community Development Organization (MHCDO) is a nonprofit community-based organization that has undertaken community development activities in the Ward 7 area of Washington, DC since 1979. To enhance its development activities, MHCDO operates a number of programs designed to expand economic opportunities, increase self-sufficiency, and improve the quality of life for individuals and families. MHCDO's success stems from its community governance, collaborations and partnerships, and holistic approach to community development.
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