Income-Based Apartments in Washington, DC
Income-based apartments in Washington, DC set rent according to what a household earns — typically about 30% of adjusted income — rather than a fixed market rate. These include DCHA public housing developments and project-based subsidized buildings across the District.
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About This Program in Washington, DC
In Washington, DC, the Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) program and public housing are administered by the District of Columbia Housing Authority (DCHA). Rent is income-based — generally about 30% of adjusted household income — whether in a DCHA development or with a voucher used in private housing.
How to Apply in Washington, DC
Apply through DCHA at dchousing.org when waitlists are open. Washington, DC protects renters from source-of-income discrimination under the DC Human Rights Act, so most landlords cannot refuse a Housing Choice Voucher. Call DCHA at (202) 535-1000 for current waitlist status.