Portner Flats — Project-Based Section 8 in Washington, DC

1440 V St NW, Washington, DC, DC, 20009

Income-based rent · about 30% of income · 48 units · Managed by Habitat America, LLC

About this apartment

Portner Flats is a Project-Based Section 8 building at 1440 V St NW, Washington, DC with 48 apartments (48 subsidized). Rent is income-based, about 30% of household income. Apply directly to the building — call 202-387-7079.

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 Portner Flats

Portner Flats is a Project-Based Section 8 property at 1440 V St NW, Washington, DC 20009. It has 48 apartments, 48 of which are subsidized (36 two-bedroom, 12 three-bedroom).

Who can apply

This program serves low-income families and individuals 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 202-387-7079 (managed by Habitat America, LLC) 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.