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How do I get emergency housing assistance in DC?
Here are a few numbers you can call for assistance: Talk to a DHCD representative by calling (202) 442-9505. Contact DC Office of the Tenant Advocate at (202) 719-6560. Contact Housing Counseling Services at (202) 667-7006.
Who qualifies for affordable housing in DC?
Your household must meet the income requirements. Households that make 50%, 60%, or 80% of the Median Family Income (MFI) may be eligible. CLICK HERE to view current incomes, rents and prices. Your housing costs for an IZ home may not be more than half (50%) of your income (before taxes).
What is DC rapid rehousing program?
Rapid Re-Housing is a research-based and national best practice intervention designed to help individuals and families quickly exit homelessness and return to permanent housing. Everyone Home DC’s Family Rapid Re-Housing supports 67 families for up to 18 months in scattered site apartments throughout the District.
Whats considered low-income in DC?
This analysis defines low-income DC residents as those who live in families with incomes below 150 percent of the poverty threshold. As measured by the U.S. Census Bureau in 2006-2007, this equaled roughly $24,457 for a family of three and $15,956 for a single, non-elderly resident.
What is the DC voucher program?
The DC voucher program, which is the only federally funded voucher program in the country, authorizes $20 million a year in federal taxpayer dollars to fund private schools in the District of Columbia. The authorization for the voucher program expired in 2019, and legislation was introduced in both the House (H.R.
What is subsidized housing DC?
Subsidized Apartments HUD helps apartment owners offer reduced rents to low-income tenants. To apply, contact or visit the management office of each apartment building that interests you.
What is permanent supportive housing DC?
What is Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH)? Provides long-term housing voucher and intensive case management to individuals and families who are chronically homeless and continue to be at imminent risk of becoming homeless.
What is DC flex program?
DC Flex is a unique rent subsidy program that allows participants to choose how much financial assistance they need to pay rent each month. Unlike other programs, in which rental assistance goes to landlords, DC Flex assistance goes directly to participants.