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We provide affordable housing, foster communities & provide opportunities for residents to improve.

DCHA creates opportunities, through collaboration and partnerships, to improve the quality of life for DCHA clients. The authority also increases access to affordable housing in the District and provides livable housing to support healthy and sustainable communities. The agency fosters a collaborative work environment that is outcome-driven and meets the highest expectations of the affordable housing community.

08/24/2026

Happy First Day of School! DCHA is celebrating the first day of school for public students with Mayor Bowser, DC officials, parents and community members as they to school!

We hope all DC students have a a great first day of school and a successful school year ahead. 🎒 🎉

08/20/2026

DCHA’s Customer Service Centers are closed Friday, Aug. 21 due to street closures and parking restrictions for the Freedom 250 Grand Prix. DCHA staff will continue working remotely via email and/or phone during our normal business hours. For all non-urgent matters, DCHA strongly encourages voucher applicants, participants and landlords to:

📅Schedule an appointment for any date on or after Monday, Aug. 24 by visiting https://www.dchousing.org/Appointments

☎️Contact the DCHA Call Center at 202-535-1000

💻Use the online RentCafe portal by visiting https://services.dchousing.org/

08/19/2026

DCHA celebrated and honored 18 students who each received a Commitment to Excellence Scholarship this year. The celebration took place at the EnVision Center and featured remarks from DCHA staff, a dance performance from scholarship recipient Promise Brown, and a keynote address from Jessica Brown, the founder of College Gurl and President of The College Gurl Foundation.

You can read more about the ceremony and the annual Commitment to Excellence Scholarship Program here: https://www.dchousing.org/wordpress/dcha-honors-2026-commitment-to-excellence-scholarship-recipients/

08/17/2026

DCHA celebrated National Night Out (NNO) on August 4 with an event organized by its Office of Public Safety.

National Night Out is an annual event that strengthens the relationship between community members and law enforcement.

Special thanks to the Washington Metropolitan Police Dept. and the many organizations who supported NNO:
• Seaton Elementary School
• DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department (DC Fire & EMS)
• DC Public Charter School Board (DC PCSB)
• Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement (ONSE) – Ward 1
• Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
• Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
• Bureau of Alcohol, To***co, Fi****ms and Explosives (ATF)
• Iowa National Guard
• Metro Transit Police Department (MTPD/WMATA)
• Special Olympics DC
• United We Go
• DC Police Foundation – Highway Safety Office

08/14/2026

Last weekend, DCHA residents enjoyed a community block party that included food, games, and more at Benning Terrace.

In addition to the fun, service providers shared a variety of community resources with residents.

Read about it here: https://www.dchousing.org/wordpress/benning-terrace-community-day-august-2026/

08/13/2026

The HQ Customer Service Center at 625 D St. SW will be closed on Friday, Aug. 14th due to building maintenance. Customers in need of service can visit the Frederick Douglass Community Center Customer Service Center location at 2000 Alabama Ave. SE to accommodate the office closure. While walk-ins are accepted until 3:45 pm, appointments are highly encouraged. Customers can also call the 24/7 call center at 202-535-1000 to speak to a representative. DCHA apologizes for the inconvenience.

08/12/2026

The DC Youth Meals Program continues through August 23 and is open to all DC youth ages 18 and younger.

Find a meal site near you to get a delicious, healthy meal: https://osse.dc.gov/dcyouthmeals

08/11/2026

Processing with a Purpose Week is Aug. 17 through Aug. 21.

During this period, our HCVP staff will focus on processing Requests for Tenancy Approval (RFTA) packets, an initiative that aims to get more voucher families leased up more quickly.

Limited services will be available at our Customer Service Centers during this week. normal operations will continue at the DCHA Call Center (202-535-1000).

For all non-urgent matters, DCHA strongly encourages voucher applicants, participants and landlords to:

📅Schedule an appointment for any date on or after Monday, Aug. 24 by visiting https://www.dchousing.org/Appointments
☎️Contact the DCHA Call Center at 202-535-1000
💻Use the online RentCafe portal by visiting https://services.dchousing.org/

08/06/2026

DCHA residents at Highland Additions and Dwellings closed out July with a fun-filled community block party to celebrate summer.

Our residents enjoyed food, games and got connected with various service providers and community resources.

See more photos here: https://www.dchousing.org/wordpress/highland-additions-dwellings-residents-celebrate-the-end-of-july-with-a-community-day/

07/30/2026

Earlier this summer, DCHA hosted two informative town halls for landlords about the Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCVP).

The in-person events included hundreds of current and potential landlords in attendance. DCHA HCVP staff gave presentations, hosted Q&A sessions, both in group and one-on-one settings.

Read more about this event and learn how to become a landlord for DCHA: https://ow.ly/iwAE50ZutBo

Address

300 7th Street SW
Washington D.C., DC
20024

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday	8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+12025351000

Website

http://www.dchousing.org/

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