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Department of Housing and Community Development

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DC Homeowner Assistance Fund

The DC Homeowner Assistance Fund has allocated all of the available $50 million in federal COVID relief funding and will stop accepting applications as of June 30.

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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Public Hearing - 6:30pm Thursday, August 1, 2024

FY2025 Annual Action Plan

A public hearing will be held at 1909 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue SE for DHCD's initial draft of the FY 2025 Annual Action Plan. The document is available for citizen comment.

36,000 by 2025 Goals Tracker

The purpose of this site is to track housing production in support of the Mayor’s goal of producing 36,000 new housing units and 12,000 affordable units by 2025.

Featured Services

Homeowner Assistance Fund (HAF)

The HAF program can help income-qualified District homeowners facing financial troubles.

Solicitations

Active and prior solicitations for affordable housing and community development opportunities.

Inclusionary Zoning (IZ) Affordable Housing Program

The District’s IZ Program sets aside affordable rental and for-sale units.

Property Acquisition and Disposition

Transform vacant and blighted properties into homeownership opportunities.

Housing Counseling Services

Community Based Organizations (CBOs) provide counseling services.

Loan Servicing

Subordination, payoff and loan confirmation request instructions for DHCD loans.

Upcoming Events

Jul 25 2024 - 12:30

Housing Production Trust Fund Advisory Board Meeting

Aug 1 2024 - 18:30

Public Hearing - Draft FY 2025 Annual Action Plan

Aug 29 2024 - 12:30

Housing Production Trust Fund Advisory Board Meeting

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Jun 21 2024

With Temperatures Forecast to Reach 100 Degrees on Saturday and Sunday, Extended Heat Emergency Plan to Remain Activated in Washington, DC

(Washington, DC) – Mayor Muriel Bowser has announced that the Extended Heat Emergency will remain...

Jun 20 2024

Mayor Bowser Breaks Ground on Final Phase of Skyland Town Center, Delivering Townhomes, Affordable Senior Housing and Retail

(Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser broke ground on the final phase of the transformation...

Jun 18 2024

Modified District Government Services for Juneteenth

(Washington, DC) – On Wednesday, June 19, District Government will observe Juneteenth. While some...

May 23 2024

Modified District Government Services for Memorial Day

(Washington, DC) – On Monday, May 27, the District Government will observe Memorial Day. While some...

May 13 2024

Mayor Bowser Opens Safe Commercial Corridor Hub in Anacostia

(Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser opened the District’s second Safe Commercial Corridor...

Oct 15 2019

DHCD Connection Newsletter Fall-2019

As we move into a new fiscal year, DHCD wanted to share with you some of our accomplishments as we...

Sep 2 2019

DHCD Connection Newsletter Summer-2019

Hope you enjoyed your summer. This newsletter updates you on DHCD's summer activities,...

May 28 2019

DHCD Connection Newsletter May-2019

The Connection highlights some of DHCD’s activities in the community, including DOPA, Expo...

Apr 29 2019

DHCD Connection Newsletter April-2019

Read about the efforts to get the word out about Mayor Bowser's Budget Initiatives, the...

Mar 22 2019

DHCD Connection Newsletter March-2019

It’s March & Mayor Bowser is springing into action on housing. Read about the FY20...

Feb 13 2023

FY22-23 Public Oversight Hearing

Testimony for FY22-23 Performance Oversight Hearing by Acting Director Colleen Green before the...

Nov 22 2022

Public Hearing - Proposed Legislation B24-0802

Testimony at the public hearing before the D.C. Council's Committee on Housing and Executive...

Mar 30 2022

Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Oversight Hearing

Testimony for Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Oversight Hearing by Interim Director Drew Hubbard before the...

Feb 17 2022

FY21-22 Public Oversight Hearing

Testimony for FY21-22 Performance Oversight Hearing by Interim Director Drew Hubbard before the...

Nov 9 2021

Public Roundtable on the Office of Inspector General Final Report No.20-1-23DB

A public oversight roundtable was held to discuss the report published by the Office of Inspector...

Sep 24 2020

Director Donaldson to Host Media Availability

(WASHINGTON, DC) – On Friday, September 25, at 12:30 p.m., Department of Housing and Community...

Jun 10 2016

11 am - Mayor Bowser will Announce New Program to Improve Housing Conditions in the District

Mayor Muriel Bowser will announce a new pilot program to ensure all multi-family rental properties...

Jan 28 2016

Mayor Bowser to Announce $90 Million in Affordable Housing Opportunities

(WASHINGTON, D.C.) – Tomorrow, Mayor Muriel Bowser will announce the winners of 12 projects chosen...

Jun 26 2015

Seventh Annual DC Housing Expo and Home Show Taking Place on Saturday, June 27th

On Saturday, June 27, 2015, the DC Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) in...

Apr 8 2015

Mayor Bowser and Director Donaldson to Kick-Off the “DHCD Ward-By-Ward Check-In” Community Meeting Series

WASHINGTON, DC – Tonight, Mayor Muriel E. Bowser and the DC Department of Housing and Community...

Apr 2 2024

Statement from DHCD on Passage of Bill to Support Talbert Street Homeowners

(Washington, DC) – Today, the Council of the District of Columbia passed the “Relief for River East...

Dec 9 2022

Agency Response to the Office of Inspector General's Letter Regarding Loan Servicing Contracts

The agency's response to the Office of Inspector General's letter regarding loan servicing...

Sep 22 2021

Agency Response to the Office of Inspector General's Draft Audit Report on the Housing Production Trust Fund

Agency response to the audit of the District of Columbia’sAffordable Housing Programs...

Jun 18 2024

Policies to Expand Equity-Oriented Affordable Housing: Opportunities and Cautions from Recent Research

Safe, stable, and dignified housing is a key social determinant of health and well-being. But...

Jun 18 2024

DC's Blueprint for Bridging the Gap

The Black Homeownership Collaborative hosted its third anniversary event at Howard University's...

Apr 19 2024

How Attorneys Are Helping DC Residents Keep Family Homes

Heirs' property, which is passed down between generations without going through the legal process...

Mar 21 2024

HAND & Urban Intitute's Housing Indicator Tool (HIT 4.0) Launch

The Housing Indicator Tool (HIT) is a digital dashboard that tracks affordable housing production...

Nov 30 2020

D.C. will give out $10 million in grants to help some landlords forgive back rent

D.C. officials will hand out grants to some landlords to forgive back rents and stay afloat...

Department of Housing and Community Development

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)

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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Let's Talk Rent Control: Top 4 Paperwork Rules to Understand

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The District's rent control law sets limits on the amount as well as the frequency of rent increases. There are also a host of rules and regulations that housing providers must follow—and tenants should understand to protect their rights.