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These resources – like the public health crisis itself – are constantly evolving and are only current as to the date of publication. This page was last updated on September 3, 2020.
For more up-to-date information on the relief programs available in the District of Columbia, we recommend that you visit D.C.'s COVID-19 Recovery Resources or Food Resources.
Description of Program and Relief
Mortgage Assistance Program (MAP)
Borrowers who qualify can receive up to $5,000 per month to put toward their payments of monthly mortgage principal, interest, escrowed property taxes, escrowed homeowners insurance, escrowed monthly mortgage insurance, past late fees in an effort to help homeowners impacted financially by the COVID-19 crisis.
The financial assistance will be made to qualified homeowners in the form of a zero-interest, recourse loan, secured by a deed of trust with a maximum monthly assistance amount of $5,000 per month (first trust mortgage payment) for each homeowner for up to 6 months, subject to monthly certification attesting to the need for on-going assistance; subject to available funding.
Government or Lead Agency
Mayor’s Office and D.C. Housing Finance Agency.
Dates Available
Available starting August 10, 2020.
Eligibility Requirements/Restrictions
Must be borrower’s primary residence and must be located in the District of Columbia
Must have been current as of the March 1st payment (prior to being affected by COVID-19)
Must be able to document income affected due to COVID-19
Borrower must be the borrower on the home loan, not just a member of the household
Must show proof that the borrower is not eligible for forbearance or other types of relief offered through the servicer and/or Hardest Hit Funds
If borrower is still affected after the CARES Act ends, then relief may be offered at that time (See additional terms)
Application Deadlines (If Applicable)
DC MAP COVID-19 financial assistance will be granted on a first come, first served basis until the program allocation has been exhausted.
Contact for More Information
Homeowners seeking assistance through DC MAP COVID-19 should call 1-833-429-0537 to begin the process of applying for assistance through DC MAP COVID-19, starting on Monday, August 10.
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