Subsidized Housing in Washington, DC
Subsidized housing in Washington, DC covers a range of programs — public housing, Housing Choice Vouchers, and project-based Section 8 — that lower rent for income-eligible households. Most are administered or overseen by the District of Columbia Housing Authority and HUD.
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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.