Chhi House (Otis House) — Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly in Washington, DC

1203 1/2 Otis St NE, Washington, DC, DC, 20017

Income-based rent · about 30% of income · 6 units · Managed by Nat'l Health Care Foundation for the Deaf,Inc

About this apartment

Chhi House (Otis House) is a Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly building at 1203 1/2 Otis St NE, Washington, DC with 6 apartments (6 subsidized). Rent is income-based, about 30% of household income. Apply directly to the building — call (202) 832-6681.

The subsidy is attached to this building, not to you. You do not need your own Section 8 voucher to apply here — qualifying households pay about 30% of adjusted income as rent and the federal subsidy covers the rest.

About Chhi House (Otis House)

Chhi House (Otis House) is a Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly property at 1203 1/2 Otis St NE, Washington, DC 20017. It has 6 apartments, 6 of which are subsidized (6 one-bedroom).

Who can apply

This program serves households where the head or spouse is 62 or older who meet HUD income limits for the District of Columbia area (generally at or below 50% of area median income; many buildings prioritize 30%).

How to apply

1. Call the building at (202) 832-6681 (managed by Nat'l Health Care Foundation for the Deaf,Inc) and ask whether the waiting list is open and how to get an application.
2. Most buildings keep their own waiting list — this is separate from the District of Columbia Housing Authority (DCHA) Section 8 voucher list.
3. Submit proof of income, ID for every household member, and Social Security numbers where available.
4. When your name comes up, the management office verifies eligibility and offers a unit.

Your rights

DC Human Rights Act (source of income protected, including housing vouchers)

Nearby

See all subsidized housing and voucher-friendly options on the Washington, DC page and read how to apply for Section 8 in Washington, DC.

Source: HUD Multifamily Assisted Properties database (Nov 2026). Unit counts and contacts come from HUD and may lag reality — always confirm by phone. This is not an availability listing.