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DHCD Is Moving
On April 1st, DHCD will move to its new location at 1909 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue SE. The location at 1800 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue SE will be closed Friday, March 29 to accommodate the move. DHCD will reopen at its new location on Tuesday, April 2.
Filings for the Rental Accommodations Division can be submitted as a pdf file to [email protected]
Featured Services
The HAF program can help income-qualified District homeowners facing financial troubles.
Active and prior solicitations for affordable housing and community development opportunities.
The District’s IZ Program sets aside affordable rental and for-sale units.
Transform vacant and blighted properties into homeownership opportunities.
Community Based Organizations (CBOs) provide counseling services.
Subordination, payoff and loan confirmation request instructions for DHCD loans.
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Upcoming Events
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Latest
Apr 12 2024
(Washington, DC) – On Tuesday, April 16, District Government will observe DC Emancipation Day....
Apr 2 2024
(Washington, DC) – Today, the Council of the District of Columbia passed the “Relief for River East...
Mar 13 2024
Three Businesses to Expand DC Presence in Downtown Through the Vitality Fund
Oct 26 2023
(Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser and the Office of the State Superintendent of...
Oct 25 2023
First Project West of Rock Creek Park to Receive Financing from the District’s Housing...
Oct 15 2019
As we move into a new fiscal year, DHCD wanted to share with you some of our accomplishments as we...
Sep 2 2019
Hope you enjoyed your summer. This newsletter updates you on DHCD's summer activities,...
May 28 2019
The Connection highlights some of DHCD’s activities in the community, including DOPA, Expo...
Apr 29 2019
Read about the efforts to get the word out about Mayor Bowser's Budget Initiatives, the...
Mar 22 2019
It’s March & Mayor Bowser is springing into action on housing. Read about the FY20...
Feb 13 2023
Testimony for FY22-23 Performance Oversight Hearing by Acting Director Colleen Green before the...
Nov 22 2022
Testimony at the public hearing before the D.C. Council's Committee on Housing and Executive...
Mar 30 2022
Testimony for Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Oversight Hearing by Interim Director Drew Hubbard before the...
Feb 17 2022
Testimony for FY21-22 Performance Oversight Hearing by Interim Director Drew Hubbard before the...
Nov 9 2021
A public oversight roundtable was held to discuss the report published by the Office of Inspector...
Sep 24 2020
(WASHINGTON, DC) – On Friday, September 25, at 12:30 p.m., Department of Housing and Community...
Jun 10 2016
Mayor Muriel Bowser will announce a new pilot program to ensure all multi-family rental properties...
Jan 28 2016
(WASHINGTON, D.C.) – Tomorrow, Mayor Muriel Bowser will announce the winners of 12 projects chosen...
Jun 26 2015
On Saturday, June 27, 2015, the DC Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) in...
Apr 8 2015
WASHINGTON, DC – Tonight, Mayor Muriel E. Bowser and the DC Department of Housing and Community...
Apr 2 2024
(Washington, DC) – Today, the Council of the District of Columbia passed the “Relief for River East...
Dec 9 2022
The agency's response to the Office of Inspector General's letter regarding loan servicing...
Sep 22 2021
Agency response to the audit of the District of Columbia’sAffordable Housing Programs...
Nov 30 2020
D.C. Health Director Dr. LaQuandra Nesbitt said that, as things currently stand, the District is...
Nov 30 2020
D.C. officials will hand out grants to some landlords to forgive back rents and stay afloat...
Nov 30 2020
Getting a house comes with lots of responsibilities, especially with the roof since it is one of...
Nov 23 2020
In July, Julie Gilgoff reported on several municipalities that are exploring legislation that would...
Nov 19 2020
The Petworth neighborhood in Northwest Washington, like many areas of the District, has become...
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Office Hours
DHCD - M to F, 8:15 am to 4:45 pm; Resource Center - M to F, 8:30 am to 3:30 pm (Drop-off Only)
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1909 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20020
Phone: (202) 442-7200
TTY: 711
Email: [email protected]
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DHCD - M to F, 8:15 am to 4:45 pm; Resource Center - M to F, 8:30 am to 3:30 pm (Drop-off Only)
Connect With Us
1909 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20020
Phone: (202) 442-7200
TTY: 711
Email: [email protected]
Agency Performance