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D.C Housing Authority

Washington , DC Public Housing Authority

D.C Housing Authority administers public housing serving District Of Columbia , Washington, D.C.. Contact the authority directly to apply, check waitlist status, and confirm current openings. According to HUD records, D.C Housing Authority manages 16,525 Section 8 vouchers and 23,855 public housing units in and around Washington .

Phone
(202) 535-1500
Email
DCHousingAuth@dchousing.org
Address
300 7th St Sw , Washington , DC, 20024
Programs
Combined
Section 8 vouchers
16,525
Public housing units
23,855
County
District Of Columbia

How to apply

Applications for Section 8 vouchers and public housing go through the housing authority, not Lease Lantern. Most authorities open and close their waitlists periodically; call or email D.C Housing Authorityto confirm whether a list is open and what documents you’ll need. Eligibility is based on household income relative to your area’s limits.

Frequently asked questions

How do I apply for Section 8 through D.C Housing Authority?

Apply directly through the authority at (202) 535-1500. Waitlists open and close periodically, so confirm a list is open before applying.

Is the D.C Housing Authority waitlist open?

Waitlist status is set by the authority and changes often. Contact D.C Housing Authority directly at (202) 535-1500 to confirm current openings.

Helpful next steps

Browse affordable housing in Washington, D.C. →Check Washington, D.C. income limitsHow to join Washington, D.C. Section 8 waitlistsHow Section 8 worksHow affordable housing waitlists work

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Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Public Housing Authority contact data. Always confirm details with the authority directly.