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Department of Housing and Community Development

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View the Mayor Bowser’s Presentation on DC’s COVID-19 Situational Update: August 10.

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Modified Government Operations

While DC Government will begin to modify its operations starting Monday, March 16, in order to mitigate the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), we'll continue to deliver essential services and keep the majority of our systems and services operating.

COVID-19 Rental Assistance Programs

The Department of Housing and Community Development has developed a rental assistance program to assist residents with paying their rent during the COVID-19 public health emergency.

Programas de Asistencia de Alquiler COVID-19

El DHCD ha desarrollado dos programas de asistencia de alquiler para ayudar a los residentes a pagar su alquiler durante la emergencia de salud pública COVID-19

Citywide Challenge

Housing is a citywide challenge that requires a citywide solution. We are building 36,0000 new homes - 12k of them affordable - by 2025 across all 8 wards.

Recovery For Small Businesses

DC Government is proud to support small businesses with a range of resources to help navigate these uncertain times. These resources can assist small businesses in tackling the important and immediate challenges before them.

DC Agencies to Identify Ways to Fulfill Mayor’s Housing Goals

Recently, Mayor Muriel Bowser signed a Mayor’s Order on housing directing District agencies to identify new policies, tools, and initiatives to begin fulfilling her bold goal of creating 36,000 new housing units, 12,000 of them affordable, by 2025.

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Explore DC Government resources for the place you call home. Navigate over 50 District resources to help you thrive as a DC homeowner—whether you are one now or want to be in the future.

Featured Services

Stronger Together by Assisting You (STAY DC)

STAY DC rental assistance program to assist residents with paying their rent and utilities.

COVID-19 Tenant Payment Plan

Know your rights. District residents cannot be evicted during the public health emergency.

Loan Servicing

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

Rent Control Records Search

Remote access to thousands of filings with DHCD's Housing Regulation Administration.

COVID-19 Mortgage Payment Relief for DHCD Loans

Contact TCAM for mortgage payment relief requests due to COVID-19 for DHCD loans.

Housing Counseling Services

Community Based Organizations (CBOs) provide counseling services.

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See Real-time Project Updates

Includes projects in underwriting, under construction, leasing or for purchase.

Upcoming Events

Sep 16 2021 - 12:30

Housing Production Trust Fund Advisory Board Meetings

Oct 21 2021 - 12:30

Housing Production Trust Fund Advisory Board Meetings

Nov 18 2021 - 12:30

Housing Production Trust Fund Advisory Board Meetings

Latest

Jul 12 2021

DC Department of Housing and Community Development to Resume Walk-in Service at Housing Resource Center Beginning Week of July 12

The DC Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) Housing Resource Center will return...

Jul 7 2021

Mayor Bowser Cuts Ribbon on New All Affordable Senior Housing Honoring the Late Todd A. Lee

(Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser celebrated the opening of the Todd A. Lee Senior...

May 24 2021

Mayor Bowser Announces $400 Million Investment in Housing Production Trust Fund

This month, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced that her supplemental budget for Fiscal Year 2021 (FY 21...

May 18 2021

Mayor Bowser’s Comprehensive Plan Proposal Approved by DC Council

The updated Comprehensive Plan will support critical housing needs and guide the District through...

Apr 20 2021

Mayor Bowser Announces Community Land Trust Approach to Revitalize Langston-Slater Schools Site

The project will produce approximately 55 new homes, consisting of townhomes and multifamily rental...

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...

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...

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...

Nov 30 2020

The Best Government Grants For Roof Replacement In The US

Getting a house comes with lots of responsibilities, especially with the roof since it is one of...

Nov 30 2020

DC Health’s Nesbitt: District could receive fewer vaccine doses than needed to start

D.C. Health Director Dr. LaQuandra Nesbitt said that, as things currently stand, the District is...

Nov 23 2020

The Keys to the Tenant Opportunity to Purchase

In July, Julie Gilgoff reported on several municipalities that are exploring legislation that would...

Nov 19 2020

DC cuts ribbon on new affordable housing for older residents

D.C. has officially opened a new housing development that is part of an initiative to increase the...

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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

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1800 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20020
Phone: (202) 442-7200
Fax: (202) 645-6727
TTY: 711
Email: [email protected]

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DHCD Education Series: Rent Control Session Postponed to February 21

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The DC Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) will hold an Education Series session on Rent Control on Tuesday, February 21 at 10:00 a.m. The meeting will be held at DHCD, located at 1800 Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue SE, in the First Floor Conference Room.