Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers in Washington, DC
Section 8 — officially the Housing Choice Voucher program — helps Washington, DC renters afford housing in the private market by covering the difference between about 30% of household income and the rent. In DC the program is run by the District of Columbia Housing Authority (DCHA), and DC law protects voucher holders from being turned away.
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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.