Section 8 housing in District of Columbia
2 housing authorities in District of Columbia run Section 8 programs. You apply to the one that covers the area where you want to live — call before you go, since many keep their waiting lists closed for long stretches.
- 2 housing authorities
- 99 HUD-assisted properties
- 10,299 subsidized apartments
- 1 cities with listings
Cities in District of Columbia
Each city page lists the HUD-assisted apartment buildings there — the ones where the subsidy is attached to the unit, so you apply at the property itself.
Where to apply in District of Columbia
These are the offices that accept Section 8 (Housing Choice Voucher) applications. Ask two questions when you call: is the waiting list open, and do you have a local residency preference?
| Housing authority | Where | Contact | Section 8 units reported to HUD |
|---|---|---|---|
| D.c Housing Authority HUD code DC001 · Combined | 300 7th St Sw, Washington, DC 20024 | (202) 535-1500 dchousingauth@dchousing.org | 16,539 |
| Community Connections HUD code DC880 · Section 8 | 801 Pennsylvania Ave Se Ste 201, Washington, DC 20003 | (202) 608-4764 jcole@ccdc1.org | 298 |
Contact details as published by HUD. Phone numbers change — if one is wrong, tell us and we will check it.
Waiting list closed?
That is common, and it is not the end of the road. You can apply to any housing authority whose list is open, not only the one where you live now — and the HUD-assisted properties above keep their own separate waiting lists.