The DHCD mission is to create and preserve housing opportunities for low-to-moderate income resident
Mission and Objectives: The mission of the DC Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) is to create and preserve opportunities for affordable housing and economic development and to revitalize underserved communities. DHCD is committed to:
• Preserving and increasing the supply of quality affordable housing;
• Increasing homeownership opportunities; and
• Revitalizing neighborhoods, promoting community development,
and providing economic opportunities
Keywords: DC Department of Housing and Community Development; DHCD; Homeownership Assistance; Single Family Residential Rehabilitation; Multi-Family Affordable Housing; Affordable Housing/Community Facility Project Financing; Tenant Opportunity to Purchase; Tax Credit Allocation; Property Acquisition and Disposition; Housing Counseling/Community Revitalization; Home Purchase Assistance; Housing Regulation Administration; Facade Improvement; Small Business Technical Assistance; Lead Safe Washington; Rental Housing Commission; Inclusionary Zoning and Affordable Dwelling Unit; Rental Accommodation Division; Rental Conversion and Sale Division; Housing Provider Ombudsman; Housing Resource Center
Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
Polly Donaldson was confirmed as the Director of the Washington, DC Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD), by a unanimous vote from the DC Council, on March 3, 2015, after serving as the Acting Director for two months. As the Director, she oversees 172 employees, 14 program areas as well as the Office of the General Counsel, Administrative Office and Office of Communications and Community Outreach. She also manages an operating budget of over $200 million dollars to preserve and create rental and homeownership affordable housing opportunities for Washington, DC residents and lead the charge of revitalizing underserved neighborhoods.
What is your primary product or service?
The mission of the DC Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) is to create and preserve opportunities for affordable housing and economic development and to revitalize underserved communities. DHCD is committed to: preserving and increasing the supply of quality affordable housing; increasing homeownership opportunities; and revitalizing neighborhoods, promoting community development, and providing economic opportunities
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
The DC Department of Housing and Community Development administers over a dozen services and programs geared towards creating and preserving opportunities for affordable housing and economic development and revitalizing underserved communities throughout the city.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
DHCD has one location, with no immediate plans for expansion. The headquarters and Housing Resource Center are both located at 1800 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20020. The main phone number is 202-442-7200 and the Housing Resource Center phone number is 202-442-9505.
Provide detailed directions to your location
The DHCD is located next to the 11th Street bridge, at the intersection of Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, SE, and Good Hope Road, SE, Washington, DC 20020.
Which areas do you service?
DHCD serves the current residents of the District of Columbia and individuals seeking to become residents.
What are your hours of operation?
DHCD Monday - Friday, 8:15 am to 4:45 pm, except on holidays; and
DHCD Housing Resource Center Monday - Friday, 8:30 am to 3:30 pm, except on holidays.