Pre-Purchase Orientation - Housing Counseling Services
Learn about the home purchase process; how to prepare for a loan application; DC loan programs (Home Purchase Assistance Program, etc. ); and avoiding loan scams
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DHCD's New Location
On April 1st, DHCD moved to its new location at 1909 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue SE, and the location at 1800 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue SE closed on Friday, March 29th. DHCD opened at its new location on Tuesday, April 2, 2024.
DC Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD)
1909 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20020
Phone: (202) 442-7200 | Email: [email protected]
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DHCD Needs Assessment Public Hearings: DC Draft FY 2026 Annual Action Plan (AAP)
Needs Assessment Public Hearings: DHCD will host Needs Assessment public hearings on housing and community development needs in the District of Columbia to receive community feedback to help form a basis for developing the draft of the District of Columbia Fiscal Year Annual Action Plan and the spending priorities utilizing federal entitlement funds.
DHCD Home Purchase Assistance Program (HPAP) Lottery - April 21, 2025
Please read the HPAP Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for additional information and if you have further questions email [email protected]. On April 21, 2025, DHCD will conduct the HPAP lottery to provide down-payment assistance to first-time homebuyers. Eligibile lottery participants received...
Featured Services
Active and prior solicitations for affordable housing and community development opportunities.
Subordination, payoff and loan confirmation request instructions for DHCD loans.
The HAF program can help income-qualified District homeowners facing financial troubles.
The District’s IZ Program sets aside affordable rental and for-sale units.
Community Based Organizations (CBOs) provide counseling services.
See Real-time Project Updates Includes projects in underwriting, under construction, leasing or for purchase. |
Upcoming Events
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Latest
Feb 20 2025
The DC Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) selected 69 projects through its 2024...
Feb 14 2025
(Washington, DC) – On Monday, February 17, District Government will observe the...
Feb 12 2025
(Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced the Rebalancing Expectations for...
Feb 12 2025
(Washington, DC) – Today, on Wednesday, February 12 at 12:30 pm, Mayor Muriel Bowser will...
Jan 17 2025
(Washington, DC) – On Monday, January 20, District Government will observe the Martin Luther...
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...
Jun 10 2016
(Washington, DC) – Today at 11 am, Mayor Muriel Bowser will announce a new pilot program to...
Jan 28 2016
(WASHINGTON, D.C.) – Tomorrow, Mayor Muriel Bowser will announce the winners of 12 projects...
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...
Oct 25 2024
DHCD Director Colleen Green issued the following statement on awarding Home Purchase Assistance...
Apr 2 2024
(Washington, DC) – Today, the Council of the District of Columbia passed the “Relief...
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...
Oct 4 2024
On September 24th, the D.C. Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) joined...
Oct 3 2024
(Washington, DC) – In October 2023, Mayor Bowser and DHCD broke ground on the...
Jun 18 2024
The Black Homeownership Collaborative hosted its third anniversary event at Howard University's...
Jun 18 2024
Safe, stable, and dignified housing is a key social determinant of health and well-being. But...
Apr 19 2024
Heirs' property, which is passed down between generations without going through the legal...
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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)
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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]
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