Tools and Resources
This resource page provides links to a variety of helpful District agencies, organizations, and facts and statistics. The many resources listed offer guidance and assistance for renters, buyers, and landlords/property managers and the opportunity to learn more about the District’s programs, services, and community makeup.
DHCD Programs and Services
Community Based Organizations
Affordable Dwelling Units
Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity
Inclusionary Zoning Program
Property Acquisition and Disposition
Residential and Community Services Programs
Tenant Opportunity Purchase Assistance
Home Purchase Assistance Program
Single Family Residential Rehabilitation Program
Government Areas of interest
DC Front Door
DC Department of Human Services
DC Housing Authority
DC Housing Finance Agency (DCHFA)
DCHFA Open Doors Homebuyer Program
Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development
New Communities Initiative (NCI)
Drivers Licenses
Residential Parking Permits
DC Department of Aging and Community Living
Landlords and Property Owners
Housing and Condo Regulation
Frequently Asked Questions: Landlords’ Rights and Responsibilities
Housing Provider Ombudsman (HPO)
DC Bar Housing Legal Assistance
Renter Tools
Affordability Calculator
Rental Checklist
The Tenant Survival Guide
The Office of the Tenant Advocate
Rental Assistance Information from HUD
Rent Control
DC Bar Housing Legal Assistance
Neighborhood Areas of Interest
DC Neighborhood Info & Profiles
Police, Fire and Emergency Medical Services
Utility Areas of Interest
Personal Areas of Interest & Healthcare
DC Department of Health
DC Entertainment
The Washington Post’s Going Out Guide
DC Shopping
DC Tourism and Special Events
Moving Tools