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Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Washington, D.C.

Washington, DC has 99 affordable and income-based rental properties with a combined 13,185 units tracked on Lease Lantern. The majority of properties score well on our quality indicators, with 54 rated excellent and 31 rated good out of 98 scored. That makes DC a relatively strong market for renters seeking income-based housing options.

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Properties
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Total units
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Cities

Cities in Washington, D.C.

Washington211 properties · 24,590 unitsWashington99 properties · 13,185 units

Cities with Affordable Housing Properties

All HUD-assisted properties in DC are located in Washington.

  • Washington -- 99 properties

Eligibility & how to apply

Washington, D.C. income limits (2026)Washington, D.C. public housing authoritiesSection 8 waitlists in Washington, D.C.

Helpful guides

How Section 8 Vouchers WorkWhat Is Income-Based Housing?How to Apply for Affordable HousingSection 8 vs. LIHTCUnderstanding HUD Inspection ScoresHow Affordable Housing Waitlists Work
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