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D.C Housing Authority
D.C Housing Authority is based in Washington, District Of Columbia County, DC and administers 16,539 Section 8 vouchers and 8,876 public housing units.
HUD PHA code DC001. Program type: Combined. Households served: 19,412. Occupancy: 81%. ZIP codes served: 57.
Utility allowances
Monthly allowances for tenant-paid utilities (Manufactured), effective 2025-10-01. Rent plus these must fit under the payment standard.
| Utility | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Space Heating (Natural Gas) | $32 | $37 | $43 | $48 | $54 |
| Space Heating (Bottled Gas) | $28 | $33 | $38 | $43 | $48 |
| Space Heating (Electric Resistance) | $66 | $78 | $81 | $83 | $85 |
| Space Heating (Electric Heat Pump) | $30 | $35 | $41 | $47 | $52 |
| Space Heating (Fuel Oil) | $75 | $89 | $102 | $115 | $128 |
| Cooking (Natural Gas) | $4 | $4 | $6 | $8 | $10 |
| Cooking (Bottled Gas) | $3 | $4 | $6 | $8 | $9 |
| Cooking (Electric) | $8 | $9 | $14 | $20 | $24 |
| Other Electric | $39 | $47 | $67 | $89 | $111 |
| Air Conditioning | $13 | $15 | $25 | $36 | $46 |
| Water Heating (Natural Gas) | $11 | $13 | $19 | $24 | $30 |
| Water Heating (Bottled Gas) | $10 | $11 | $17 | $22 | $27 |
| Water Heating (Electric) | $24 | $30 | $41 | $49 | $58 |
| Water Heating (Fuel Oil) | $26 | $31 | $44 | $58 | $71 |
| Water | $35 | $38 | $65 | $92 | $120 |
| Sewer | $58 | $65 | $106 | $147 | $188 |
Waiting lists
Not published. We have not found a waiting list status on this authority's website. Contact the authority to ask whether its lists are open.
Latest from D.C Housing Authority
- Board of Commissioners Meeting on November 12, 2026The D.C. Housing Authority will hold a virtual Board of Commissioners meeting on November 12, 2026, at 1 pm. Those wishing to speak must register online at least 24 hours before the meeting.
- DCHA Board of Commissioners Appoints Nicole Wickliffe as Executive DirectorThe DCHA Board of Commissioners has unanimously appointed Nicole Wickliffe as the permanent Executive Director of the District of Columbia Housing Authority.
- 1 Candidate Running for DCHA Resident CommissionerThe D.C. Housing Authority announced that only one candidate is running for the Resident Commissioner position, which will be elected in late October and take effect in 2026. This position is one of two Resident Commissioner seats on the nine-member DCHA Board, elected by public housing residents.
- Kelly Miller and LeDroit Park Residents See September Off with a Community DayThe D.C. Housing Authority recently hosted a community block party for residents of the Kelly Miller and LeDroit Park neighborhoods. This event was part of an ongoing series aimed at rebuilding communities.
- Notice from the District of Columbia Housing Authority (DCHA) of a Cyber IncidentDC Housing Authority notified residents and staff about a cybersecurity incident that may have affected their personal information.
Fair Market Rent by ZIP code (FY2027)
HUD Fair Market Rent for each ZIP code this authority serves. Each ZIP code links to its own rent page.
| ZIP code | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20001 | $2,970 | $3,100 | $3,430 | $4,370 | $5,150 |
| 20002 | $2,490 | $2,590 | $2,870 | $3,660 | $4,310 |
| 20003 | $3,170 | $3,310 | $3,660 | $4,660 | $5,490 |
| 20004 | $3,060 | $3,190 | $3,530 | $4,500 | $5,300 |
| 20005 | $2,730 | $2,850 | $3,150 | $4,010 | $4,730 |
| 20006 | $2,060 | $2,150 | $2,380 | $3,030 | $3,570 |
| 20007 | $2,260 | $2,360 | $2,610 | $3,330 | $3,920 |
| 20008 | $3,020 | $3,160 | $3,490 | $4,450 | $5,240 |
| 20009 | $3,170 | $3,310 | $3,660 | $4,660 | $5,490 |
| 20010 | $2,210 | $2,310 | $2,550 | $3,250 | $3,830 |
| 20011 | $1,910 | $1,990 | $2,200 | $2,800 | $3,300 |
| 20012 | $1,710 | $1,780 | $1,970 | $2,510 | $2,960 |
| 20015 | $2,050 | $2,140 | $2,370 | $3,020 | $3,560 |
| 20016 | $2,460 | $2,570 | $2,840 | $3,620 | $4,260 |
| 20017 | $1,970 | $2,060 | $2,280 | $2,910 | $3,420 |
| 20018 | $1,420 | $1,480 | $1,640 | $2,090 | $2,460 |
| 20019 | $1,530 | $1,600 | $1,770 | $2,260 | $2,660 |
| 20020 | $1,540 | $1,610 | $1,780 | $2,270 | $2,670 |
| 20024 | $2,550 | $2,660 | $2,940 | $3,750 | $4,410 |
| 20032 | $1,530 | $1,600 | $1,770 | $2,260 | $2,660 |
| 20036 | $2,400 | $2,500 | $2,770 | $3,530 | $4,160 |
| 20037 | $3,000 | $3,130 | $3,460 | $4,410 | $5,190 |
| 20045 | $2,080 | $2,170 | $2,400 | $3,060 | $3,600 |
| 20052 | $2,660 | $2,780 | $3,070 | $3,910 | $4,610 |
| 20057 | $2,260 | $2,360 | $2,610 | $3,330 | $3,920 |
| 20059 | $2,970 | $3,100 | $3,430 | $4,370 | $5,150 |
| 20064 | $1,970 | $2,060 | $2,270 | $2,900 | $3,410 |
| 20204 | $2,080 | $2,170 | $2,400 | $3,060 | $3,600 |
| 20220 | $2,080 | $2,170 | $2,400 | $3,060 | $3,600 |
| 20230 | $2,080 | $2,170 | $2,400 | $3,060 | $3,600 |
| 20240 | $2,080 | $2,170 | $2,400 | $3,060 | $3,600 |
| 20245 | $2,080 | $2,170 | $2,400 | $3,060 | $3,600 |
| 20250 | $2,080 | $2,170 | $2,400 | $3,060 | $3,600 |
| 20260 | $2,080 | $2,170 | $2,400 | $3,060 | $3,600 |
| 20317 | $2,080 | $2,170 | $2,400 | $3,060 | $3,600 |
| 20319 | $2,550 | $2,660 | $2,940 | $3,750 | $4,410 |
| 20373 | $1,860 | $1,940 | $2,150 | $2,740 | $3,220 |
| 20388 | $2,080 | $2,170 | $2,400 | $3,060 | $3,600 |
| 20390 | $3,170 | $3,310 | $3,660 | $4,660 | $5,490 |
| 20408 | $2,080 | $2,170 | $2,400 | $3,060 | $3,600 |
| 20415 | $2,080 | $2,170 | $2,400 | $3,060 | $3,600 |
| 20418 | $2,080 | $2,170 | $2,400 | $3,060 | $3,600 |
| 20422 | $2,460 | $2,570 | $2,840 | $3,620 | $4,270 |
| 20427 | $2,080 | $2,170 | $2,400 | $3,060 | $3,600 |
| 20431 | $2,080 | $2,170 | $2,400 | $3,060 | $3,600 |
| 20510 | $2,080 | $2,170 | $2,400 | $3,060 | $3,600 |
| 20515 | $2,080 | $2,170 | $2,400 | $3,060 | $3,600 |
| 20520 | $2,080 | $2,170 | $2,400 | $3,060 | $3,600 |
| 20530 | $2,080 | $2,170 | $2,400 | $3,060 | $3,600 |
| 20535 | $2,080 | $2,170 | $2,400 | $3,060 | $3,600 |
| 20540 | $2,080 | $2,170 | $2,400 | $3,060 | $3,600 |
| 20542 | $2,080 | $2,170 | $2,400 | $3,060 | $3,600 |
| 20551 | $2,080 | $2,170 | $2,400 | $3,060 | $3,600 |
| 20560 | $2,080 | $2,170 | $2,400 | $3,060 | $3,600 |
| 20565 | $2,080 | $2,170 | $2,400 | $3,060 | $3,600 |
| 20566 | $2,080 | $2,170 | $2,400 | $3,060 | $3,600 |
| 20591 | $2,080 | $2,170 | $2,400 | $3,060 | $3,600 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
D.C Housing Authority
300 7th St SW, Washington, DC 20024
Phone: (202) 535-1500
Official website: dchousing.org/wordpress
Email updates
About D.C Housing Authority
Overview
The D.C. Housing Authority operates 8,876 public housing units and administers 16,539 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 19,412 households. With an occupancy rate of 81%, the authority offers both public housing and voucher programs, making it a significant provider of affordable housing in the District of Columbia.
Scale and standing
The D.C. Housing Authority ranks first among the two authorities serving the same ZIP codes in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria area. It also holds the top position in the state for the number of Section 8 vouchers administered. Community Connections, another authority in the region, administers 298 vouchers, significantly fewer than the D.C. Housing Authority's 16,539.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $1,490 to $3,370, with an average of $2,359. This is higher than the state average of $2,281. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 20009, while the lowest is in ZIP code 20018.
Cities served
Section 8 Fair Market Rent by city in this authority's jurisdiction.
Other housing authorities serving these ZIP codes
Multiple authorities administer vouchers across the same area.
- Community ConnectionsWashington, DC, 298 vouchers
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.