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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.

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Description of Program and Relief

Tenant-Based Rental Assistance Program

The Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) has developed a $1.5 million program funded to offer tenant-based rental assistance to low-income renters in affordable housing communities, that have lost income during the COVID-19 public health emergency. DHCD expects the fund to assist approximately 200-400 households for a minimum of six months based on financial need and available funds. Community Based Non-Profit Organizations (CBOs) will administer the program and work with renters to manage and disperse funds.

There are three steps to access this assistance. Step 1: Determine if you are eligible; Step 2: Prepare required documents; Step 3: Contact a community Based Organization.

Government or Lead Agency

Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) in association with Community Based Non-Profit Organizations (CBOs).

Dates Available

Available now.

Eligibility Requirements/Restrictions

To determine if you eligible, please visit here.

Application Deadlines (If Applicable)

N/A

Contact for More Information

Housing Counseling Services – (202) 667-7713

Latino Economic Development Center – (202) 588-5102 or (202) 540-7401

List of Additional Information

Program funding has been split evenly between Housing Counseling Services and Latino Economic Development Center to administer the application intake process, conduct income certification, and complete payment disbursement. You may contact either organization to express interest in applying to the program and ask questions and they will conduct intake accordingly.


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