Is DCHA part of DC government?

The District of Columbia Housing Authority is an independent government agency whose mission is to provide affordable housing to extremely low- through moderate-income households, foster sustainable communities, and cultivate opportunities for residents to improve their lives throughout the eight wards of Washington.

Is DCHA part of DC government?

The District of Columbia Housing Authority is an independent government agency whose mission is to provide affordable housing to extremely low- through moderate-income households, foster sustainable communities, and cultivate opportunities for residents to improve their lives throughout the eight wards of Washington.

How do I get housing assistance in DC?

Visit the DC Housing Authority website at www.dchousing.org to download an application; Call the Housing Authority at 202.535. 1500 and ask to have an application mailed to you; or. Visit the Client Placement Division at the DC Housing Authority at 1133 North Capitol Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002.

How can I get section 8 immediately in DC?

You can apply for a voucher at the D.C. Housing Authority (DCHA), 1133 North Capitol St. NE. To apply, you can make an appointment with the Client Placement Division by calling (202) 435-3245. You may also apply by mail.

Who is in charge of HUD in DC?

Marcia L. Fudge
WASHINGTON – Today, Marcia L. Fudge was officially sworn in as the eighteenth Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. Secretary Fudge took the oath this evening after the Senate voted to confirm her.

How does the DC Housing voucher work?

The Housing Choice Voucher Program works by limiting the amount of their income that low-income families pay toward rent. Voucher holders pay 30 percent of their income toward rent for an apartment on the private market. The federal government pays the rest of the rent directly to the landlord.

Who qualifies for affordable housing in DC?

Your household must meet the income requirements. Households that make 50%, 60%, or 80% of the Median Family Income (MFI) may be eligible. CLICK HERE to view current incomes, rents and prices. Your housing costs for an IZ home may not be more than half (50%) of your income (before taxes).

What is low income in DC?

This analysis defines low-income DC residents as those who live in families with incomes below 150 percent of the poverty threshold. As measured by the U.S. Census Bureau in 2006-2007, this equaled roughly $24,457 for a family of three and $15,956 for a single, non-elderly resident.

Who is the current head of HUD?

Marcia Fudge

Who leads the FHA?

Federal Housing Administration

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