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Are you currently a homeowner experiencing some issues making mortgage payments?
Individual mortgage payment relief requests due to COVID-19 for DHCD loans can be obtained by contacting TCAM at [email protected], 844-254-2500 (toll free) or 202-519-2500 (local).
The loan servicer will guide the borrower through a short application for hardship relief.
ICYMI: Yesterday Director Donaldson joined Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development John Falcicchio to discuss women in housing for the last Recovery Weekly Check-In for Women's History Month. Tune in to learn about how our programs are helping women.
LIVE: District Economic Recovery Town Hall
ICYMI: The Urban Institute has released a brief on renters and owners of small rental buildings (2-49 units) who are struggling during the pandemic, and how existing federal and local policies could be adjusted to meet the challenge of preserving this important rental housing stock.
Read more here:
https://www.urban.org/research/publication/preserving-small-rental-buildings-during-covid-19-crisis
The COVID-19 pandemic has disproportionately affected renters who live in small rental properties (2-49 units) and owners of these units. In this brief, we explore policies and programs that could preserve this type of stock, which is an important source of low- to moderate-cost rental housing. At t...
Director Donaldson just finished presenting new affordable housing solicitations, slated to come online in May 2021. With the help of community builders, we are committed to Mayor Bowser’s goal of building a more equitable and inclusive DC. #DCHope
We are so happy that residents have been contacting us regarding affordable housing, rental assistance and more!
We want to continue to encourage ALL DC residents with all inquiries to reach out us.
We are in this together and will get through this together!
3-Day Reminder:
DHCD’s is holding a public hearing on DC's FY20 Affordable Housing/Community Development work, this is an opportunity for public comment on the District’s effectiveness using federal funds to meet housing and community development needs during the 2020 fiscal year.
Date: March 25, 2021
Time: 6:30 PM
Register here: https://dhcd.dc.gov/event/public-hearing-dcs-fy20-affordable-housingcommunity-development-work
The DC Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) is soliciting public comments on the District’s effectiveness during FY 2020 at using federal funds to meet the city’s housing and community development needs. This is in preparation for submitting the FY 2020 Consolidated Annual Perf...
Today, we want to spotlight another woman that has helped the District make tremendous strides in preserving affordable housing.
Julia Wiley serves as our General Counsel at DHCD. Under the role, she ensures that all transactions done by the agency, including grants, rent control, tenant purchases, and much more are legal. Ms. Wiley has been with DC gov’t since 1994 and today we honor you!
https://dhcd.dc.gov/node/1267416
Mark your calendars!
March 25, 2021
Time: 6:30 PM
DHCD’s is holding a public hearing on DC's FY20 Affordable Housing/Community Development Work, it’s an opportunity for public comment on the District’s effectiveness using federal funds to meet housing and community development needs.
Register here:
https://dhcd.dc.gov/event/public-hearing-dcs-fy20-affordable-housingcommunity-development-work
The DC Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) is soliciting public comments on the District’s effectiveness during FY 2020 at using federal funds to meet the city’s housing and community development needs. This is in preparation for submitting the FY 2020 Consolidated Annual Perf...
We are already halfway through the month of March!
Today, we spotlight another woman that has helped the District make tremendous strides in preserving affordable housing.
Ana Van B***n serves as the District’s first Affordable Housing Preservation Officer. In this role, she works with housing stakeholders, tenants, owners of affordable housing, and real estate and housing advocates to identify and help preserve affordable housing for low-income families in the District.
Van B***n has over 18 years of experience working with families and communities primarily in the Washington, DC metro area.
https://dhcd.dc.gov/biography/ana-van-balen-biography
Today is another meeting of Saving DC’s rental housing market Strikeforce.
The team was created in Jan 2021 & is comprised of District housing experts and selected stakeholders from the public. The Strike Force serves as an advisory group to address actions by or with the District government to address the current challenges and the post-pandemic future of DC's rental housing market
⏰: 3PM – 5 PM
Link below, share with your network:
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Women are truly trailblazers, especially in moving the needle forward in housing.
For #WomensHistoryMonth, we’re spotlighting our Director Polly Donaldson, who has committed over 30 years to helping advocate and lead the cause to eliminate homelessness and increase affordable housing.
https://dhcd.dc.gov/biography/polly-donaldson-director
DYK: Individual mortgage payment relief requests due to COVID-19 for DHCD loans can be obtained by contacting TCAM at [email protected], 844-254-2500 (toll free) or 202-519-2500 (local).
The loan servicer will guide the borrower through a short application for hardship relief.
ICYMI: Another affordable housing development is set to break ground very soon – 218 Vine St, NW will be a 124-unit, senior-living, 100% affordable units in Ward 4.
Check out the video below:
https://vimeo.com/518624132
Jair Lynch Real Estate Partners presents the virtual groundbreaking for 218 Vine Street. To learn more about this project, please visit https://www.jairlynch.com/projects/218vine.
Residents who cannot fill out the Eviction Prevention Resource Tool online can call the COVID Referral Hotline at 1-888-349-8323 Monday-Friday from 7:00 am-7:00 pm.
You’ll be able to speak with staff who can help direct you in right direction to begin the process to receive assistance.
Your neighbors rely on you to say something if you see something. Report suspicious activity or behavior to MPD at iwatchdc.org.
If it’s an emergency, dial 911!
#SaferStrongerDC
Is home ownership on your list of 2021 goals?
Let’s begin by contacting one of our Community based organizations.
Click the link below to get contact information for our 12 organizations.
https://dhcd.dc.gov/node/702332
DHCD Community-Based Non-Profit Organizations (CBO) provide housing counseling services and training to potential homeowners, current homeowners, and tenants, focusing on low-to-moderate income residents and neighborhoods. The CBOs provide outreach, application intake, counseling and training to sup...
Reach out to us!
DHCD is here to serve the community. Whether it’s a question about rental assistance for residents affected by COVID-19 or another housing question – We are here to help.
Let us know what we can do to assist.
You play an important role in keeping your community safe. Report suspicious activity to MPD at iwatchdc.org.
#SaferStrongerDC
Don’t disregard your instincts. If it seems out of place, then it probably is. Report suspicious behaviors and activities to iwatchdc.org. #SaferStrongerDC
ICYMI: Mayor Muriel Bowser announced that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) approved the application submitted by DHCD for a Section 108 loan guarantee of $38,800,000 to create a revolving loan fund that will ultimately aid in the preservation of hundreds of affordable housing units.
Read more here:
https://dhcd.dc.gov/release/mayor-bowser-applauds-hud-388-million-investment-affordable-housing
(Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) approved the application submitted by the Department of Housing Community Development (DHCD) for a Section 108 loan guarantee of $38,800,000 to create a revolving loan fund t...
Happy Women’s History Month!
Today, we honor Phillis Wheatley, the first African-American author of a published book of poetry in 1773.
DHCD is proud to have been apart in financing the renovation of the historic Phyllis Wheatley YWCA in the Shaw neighborhood of Northwest, DC. The $17M project preserved 84 affordable units for the building’s current population of low-income and vulnerable women.
Protect your community by remaining vigilant. If you see something or someone suspicious, say something: iwatchdc.org.
#SaferStrongerDC
ATTENTION: Tenants & Property owners!
If you are behind on your payments either as a tenant or loans – please head to the below link to apply for CHAP.
This program is for those affected by the public health emergency so please take advantage.
Pass this to your network!
coronavirus.dc.gov/rent
Eviction Prevention Resource Tool Residents cannot be evicted during the public health emergency or within 60 days after the public health emergency has lifted. However, it is important the District prepares for the end of the public health emergency and subsequent end to the eviction moratorium.
Happy March!
Have a question for the DC Department of Housing and Community Development?
Please don’t hesitate to reach out to us! You can click the blue ‘Send Email’ button, FB message or give us a call at 202-442-7200
Happy Tuesday!
If you missed last week’s ‘Saving DC’s Rental Market’ Strikeforce meeting, you can view the presentation at the link below & join us for the next meeting on Friday!
https://dhcd.dc.gov/event/saving-dcs-rental-housing-market-strike-force-meetings
The Saving DC's Rental Housing Market Strike Force will convene every Friday afternoon from 3 to 5pm to meet as a membership body. Meetings may be accessed live by visiting Zoom or dialing +13017158592,,97015182027. Public comment will be allotted at the end of every public meeting.
Know your rights.
District residents cannot be evicted for the duration of the public health emergency plus sixty days; nor can they be charged late fees for the duration of the public health emergency.
For more information, click for a list of FAQs:
https://dhcd.dc.gov/release/tenant-repayment-plan-residents-impacted-covid-19
FAQ: Tenant Repayment Plan for Residents Impacted by COVID-19 Landlords and Tenants Can Create Their Own One-Year Plan District residents cannot be evicted for the duration of the public health emergency plus sixty days; nor can they be charged late fees for the duration of the public health emergen...
Have you heard?
We have extended CHAP to include property owners with tenants in arrears.
Apply for CHAP today – Don’t miss this opportunity while the funds are still available.
coronavirus.dc.gov/rent
Eviction Prevention Resource Tool Residents cannot be evicted during the public health emergency or within 60 days after the public health emergency has lifted. However, it is important the District prepares for the end of the public health emergency and subsequent end to the eviction moratorium.
Today is the third meeting of Saving DC’s Rental Housing Market Strikeforce.
⏰: 3 PM – 5 PM (that’s in a couple hours!)
Meetings can be accessed via Zoom or by dialing in.
Click the link to join + please share with your network!
https://dhcd.dc.gov/event/saving-dcs-rental-housing-market-strike-force-meetings
The Saving DC's Rental Housing Market Strike Force will convene every Friday afternoon from 3 to 5pm to meet as a membership body. Meetings may be accessed live by visiting Zoom or dialing +13017158592,,97015182027. Public comment will be allotted at the end of every public meeting.
CHAP rental assistance, available for both tenants and rental property owners is now OPEN.
Apply today!
Click the link below:
coronavirus.dc.gov/rent
Eviction Prevention Resource Tool Residents cannot be evicted during the public health emergency or within 60 days after the public health emergency has lifted. However, it is important the District prepares for the end of the public health emergency and subsequent end to the eviction moratorium.
Reminder: Tomorrow is the third meeting of Saving DC’s Rental Housing Market Strikeforce.
⏰ We meet from 3 PM – 5 PM weekly until 3/19/2021
Meetings can be accessed via Zoom or by dialing in. Click the link to join + please share with your network
https://dhcd.dc.gov/event/saving-dcs-rental-housing-market-strike-force-meetings
The Saving DC's Rental Housing Market Strike Force will convene every Friday afternoon from 3 to 5pm to meet as a membership body. Meetings may be accessed live by visiting Zoom or dialing +13017158592,,97015182027. Public comment will be allotted at the end of every public meeting.
Great News!
DHCD is pleased to expand its existing partnership with MANNA, Inc. as they become one of our HPAP Community Based Organizations (CBO).
These organizations help us serve both current homeowners & potential homeowners in the District with the appropriate housing counseling needs. That includes foreclosure prevention, credit counseling, home/budget management, homebuyers’ clubs, and relocation counseling.
https://dhcd.dc.gov/node/702332
DHCD Community-Based Non-Profit Organizations (CBO) provide housing counseling services and training to potential homeowners, current homeowners, and tenants, focusing on low-to-moderate income residents and neighborhoods. The CBOs provide outreach, application intake, counseling and training to sup...
Having issues with paying your mortgage?
Through our relationship with Community-based organizations, DHCD has services for homeowners that are behind in payment and/or facing foreclosure.
Click the link below and please share this post to your timeline.
https://dhcd.dc.gov/service/foreclosure-prevention-resources
DHCD provides counseling services for homeowners who are behind in their mortgage payments, or who are subject to foreclosure.
In need of rental assistance? Missed a payment on your mortgage due to your tenant’s inability to make payments? Apply for CHAP today – Don’t miss this opportunity while the funds are still available.
coronavirus.dc.gov/rent
Housing Stabilization Grants Mayor Muriel Bowser and the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development (“DMPED”) launched new Housing Stabilization Grants with $10 million from the federal CARES Act to provide COVID-19 related relief to District housing providers, with $1 mill...
Today is the second meeting of Saving DC’s Rental Housing Market Strikeforce.
⏰ 3 PM – 5 PM. (that’s in a few hours!)
Meetings can be accessed via Zoom or by dialing in. Click the link to join + please share with your network!
https://dhcd.dc.gov/node/1518656
The Saving DC's Rental Housing Strike Force was created in January 2021 by Mayor Muriel Bowser. The nearly 30-member team, chaired by Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) Director Polly Donaldson, is comprised of District housing experts and selected stakeholders from the public. T...
We are excited to share the good news!
Through our Community-Based Organizations, we have been able to help over 5000 (& counting) DC residents and owners through the rental assistance programs.
https://dhcd.dc.gov/release/mayor-bowser-distributes-13-million-rental-assistance-programs-housing-providers-and
(Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced that the District has expended $13 million in federal funding for two rental assistance programs developed by the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) and the DC Housing Finance Agency (DCHFA). In addition, housing providers...
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Here’s an excerpt of the #affordablehousing panel with @maryrandolph and @atrueblood at #DCHousingExpo2019, where they explained our successes and the roadmap for the future. #junehousingbloom
#DCHousingExpo2019 is about to begin!
ICYMI: #TeamDHCD was at @HANDHousing's #HANDAM19 annual gala on Tuesday, celebrating @jubileehousing's award as Developer of the Year. What a great way to celebrate #junehousingbloom! We funded one of their #affordablehousing projects with #HPTF100. See video to learn more.
1,23, Sarah’s Circle! Actually it was more like 5,6,7,8--because it took some extra strength to cut the ribbon for this #affordablehousing project for #DCseniors (female) in #ward1 with Polly Donaldson #junehousingbloom
At the ribbon cutting for Sarah’s Circle #affordablehousing project, @maryrandolph explained that the commitment of @MayorBowser helps makes such projects happen and there are bigger goals for the future. #junehousingbloom #FairShot
One day he was driving in the neighborhood by chance & saw #housing coming soon signs. Today #DC govt employee Bobby McAdams cut the ribbon at his new Ivy City #affordablehousing townhome in #ward5, w/ @maryrandolph & @HabitatDC--an excellent way to kick off #junehousingbloom
Just like we did at @MayorBowser‘s #InvestInHousing rally, we are kicking off #junehousingbloom with some lively music from the Crush Funk Brass Band, at @DCHFA‘s Lender’s Fair with @maryrandolph
In 2 weeks, #DC's biggest #housing event begins: #DCHousingExpo2019: 🆕 @WHURfm & Lillie’s Furniture Gallerie raffle of $5K in furniture Plus: ✔️ #homebuying, #tenant, #landlord & #smallbiz info ✔️120+ exhibitors & workshops RSVP: http://ow.ly/u3K350utVZS
11th Annual DC Housing Expo and Home Show
This is what #HPTF100 does, preserve #affordablehousing --at Maplewood Courts, that means 94 units says @maryrandolph. Welcome home residents! With @marvinturner of @HUDMidAtlantic @maryrandolph @DCHFA’s Chris Donald and @VestaRes
1,2,3, #ward8! The ribbon is cut at Parkway Overlook in #ward8 with @MayorBowser @trayonwhite @DC_Housing @maryrandolph @ToddLeeDCHFA. 220 #affordablehousing units preserved thanks to #HPTF100
At The Maycroft #affordablehousing ribbon cutting in #ward1, Polly Donaldson emphasizes it takes partnerships, commitment and the faith that one’s efforts will make a difference to make #housing happen in #DC. Jubilee Housing
It took partnerships from the #nonprofit and public sectors, as well as money from #HPTF100 and federal funding to make #affordablehousing preservation at The Maycroft in #ward1 possible, said Polly Donaldson with Jubilee Housing
We are sharing some of the remarks made by @maryrandolph at the ribbon cutting celebration of The Maycroft, where 64 units of #affordablehousing are being preserved in #ward1, @jubileehousing #RootsToRoofsDC
1,2,3! Loud cheers greeted the cutting of the ribbon at The Maycroft, where 64 units of #affordablehousing are being preserved in #ward1, with Polly Donaldson, Jubilee Housing DC Housing Finance Agency (DCHFA) Martha's Table #RootsToRoofsDC
1,2,3 #ward8! @MayorBowser Andy Shallal, @trayonwhite, Far Southeast Collaborative and others who made @busboysandpoets in #Anacostia possible cut the ribbon during the grand opening. #ward8isgreat
Thanks to @MayorBowser's big 💗💗💗💗 for housing #DC residents, #HPAP #downpayment and #closingcost assistance for first-time #homebuyers increased to a maximum of $84,000! Learn more at http://www.RootsToRoofsDC.com. Happy #ValentinesDay2019! #FairShotFebruary #FairShot
Here's more to love on #ValentinesDay2019 & #FairShotFebruary: Thanks to #HPAP #downpayment & #closingcost assistance, thousands of individuals and families have become happy #homeowners in #AllEightWards. We 💗💗 #housing #DC residents! Learn more at http://www.RootsToRoofsDC.com
Who says #economicdevelopment isn’t fun? Things are festive at DMPED‘s Marie Whittaker DC ECON UNPLUGGED event, with the Crush Funk Band! Still plenty of time to get #connected with #DC Economic Development Agencies! Now at the Ronald Reagan building!
When you hear 1,2,3 at an #affordablehousing site, something great is happening! Today dirt was turned at Ainger Place in #ward8, by Trayon White Polly Donaldson Todd A. Lee, @Bozzuto @TheMichaelsOrg, ANC 8B and Emmanuel Baptist Church leaders and members
Full remarks of Polly Donaldson on successes of MayorBowser’s #affordablehousing initiatives and her bigger, bolder for term 2, at Ainger Place in #ward8, @Bozzuto @TheMichaelsOrg #HPTF100
Touched by vision of Emmanuel Baptist Church for #affordablehousing in #ward8, Polly Donaldson shares how her faith journey paved way for her mission to serve #DC, during remarks at Ainger Place, @DCHFA @Bozzuto @TheMichaelsOrg Trayon White #HPTF100
1,2,3 #ward8! The ground is turned on the site of Good Food Market #retail coming to South Capitol St Apartments, with Mayor Muriel Bowser Trayon White Kenyan McDuffie Brian Kenner
During her remarks celebrating #housing for #homeless families at Housing Up‘s PA2 in #DC #ward4, Polly Donaldson touts Mayor Muriel Bowser‘s nationally recognized leadership in #affordablehousing strategies, with Brandon T. Todd
In case you missed it, an overview of the District Opportunity to Purchase Act (DOPA) by DHCD Director Polly Donaldson and Housing Preservation Officer Ana Van Balen. After a 10 year wait, rules implementing the law are now effective! If you have any questions about how DOPA will work to preserve affordable housing for District residents, please post and we will get back to you.
Want to buy a home in #DC but need 💰? Check out #HPAP40, which over its history has provided $210M+ to 7,700+ #homebuyers! 👏👏 And @MayorBowser's #HPAP expansion is helping even more people establish roots here! 👍👍 Learn more at http://ow.ly/r4Bj50jvFdy #RootsToRoofsDC
Searching for these types of #affordablehousing in #DC? ✔️ Rental ✔️ For sale Or are you a #landlord looking for a good place to list units? Then check out our improved #housing locator, http://ow.ly/WbFy50jvx0F. Read more here: http://ow.ly/EmSJ50jvx0H. #RootsToRoofsDC
The best way to close out #RootstoRoofs Housing Week, with the ground breaking of #affordablehousing #DCseniors project at Delta Towers, with Mayor Muriel Bowser, Brian KennerPolly Donaldson Todd A. Lee funded by a record #HPTF100, or should we say HPTF168?
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