D.C Housing Authority

300 7th St SW, Washington, DC, 20024 · ~23,855 units under management

Fair Market Rent by unit size — Washington, DC (2026)

Figures shown are Fair Market Rent for the county this agency primarily serves — the agency's actual payment standard (typically 90–110% of FMR) may differ. Confirm directly with the agency. Full county data: District of Columbia

Who this agency serves

D.C Housing Authority served 18,516 households across 23,995 units (77% occupied) as of HUD's 2025 Picture of Subsidized Households data. The typical assisted household here has an average of 2.0 people, an average annual income of $19,933, and pays an average of $378 per month toward rent.

Households served
18,516 of 23,995 units
Avg. household income
$19,933
Avg. rent paid by household
$378
Avg. household size
2.0 people
Households with children
33%
Head of household 62+
38%
Head of household with a disability
33%
Avg. wait to move in
12 months

Unit mix: 41% 1-bedroom, 30% 2-bedroom, 29% 3-bedroom.

Source: HUD's Picture of Subsidized Households, 2025— figures reflect this agency's most recent reporting period across all HUD programs it administers, not just Housing Choice Vouchers.

Public housing inspection scores

HUD conducts physical inspections of public housing developments under the REAC (Real Estate Assessment Center) program. Scores run 0–100: 90+ is High Performer, 60–89 is Standard, below 60 is Troubled. This agency administers 57 developments with an average score of 81 (Standard).

DevelopmentCityScoreProtocolInspected
CAPPER SENIOR IIWashington99 High PerformerNSPIRESep 2024
ST. MARTINWashington98 High PerformerNSPIREMar 2025
THE AVENUE (PARK MORTON)Washington98 High PerformerNSPIRESep 2024
WHEELER CREEKWashington97 High PerformerNSPIRESep 2024
EDGEWOOD TERRACE SENIORS DEVELOPMENTWashington97 High PerformerNSPIRESep 2024
LEDROIT APARTMENTSWashington97 High PerformerNSPIRESep 2024
CARROLL APARTMENTSWashington96 High PerformerNSPIREAug 2025
SIBLEY PLAZAWashington96 High PerformerNSPIRESep 2025
JUDICIARY HOUSEWashington95 High PerformerNSPIREAug 2025
Horizon House UFASWashington95 High PerformerNSPIRESep 2025
Residences at Hayes StreetWashington95 High PerformerNSPIREAug 2025
City View ApartmentsWashington94 High PerformerNSPIREAug 2025
HORIZON HOUSEWashington94 High PerformerNSPIREAug 2025
WADE APARTMENTSWashington94 High PerformerNSPIREJul 2025
KELLY MILLER DWELLINGSWashington94 High PerformerNSPIRESep 2025
KENTUCKY COURTSWashington94 High PerformerNSPIRESep 2024
GIBSON PLAZAWashington93 High PerformerNSPIRESep 2024
KENTUCKY COURTSWashington92 High PerformerNSPIRESep 2024
JAMES APARTMENTSWashington92 High PerformerNSPIREAug 2025
Sheridan Station Phase I (Multifamily)Washington92 High PerformerNSPIRESep 2024
Highland Dwellings IIWashington92 High PerformerNSPIREAug 2025
STODDERT TERRACEWashington91 High PerformerNSPIRESep 2025
LINCOLN HEIGHTSWashington90 High PerformerNSPIRESep 2025
WHEELER CREEKWashington90 High PerformerNSPIRESep 2025
CAPITAL QUARTERSWashington90 High PerformerNSPIREAug 2025
WOODLAND TERRACEWashington88 StandardNSPIREJul 2024
SIBLEY PLAZAWashington88 StandardNSPIRESep 2025
GlenncrestWashington88 StandardNSPIRESep 2024
VICTORY SQUARE SENIOR APARTMENTSWashington87 StandardNSPIREJun 2024
GARIFIELD SENIORWashington86 StandardNSPIREFeb 2025
FORT LINCOLNWashington86 StandardNSPIREMay 2024
The Bixby at Capitol QuarterWashington86 StandardNSPIREJun 2024
HIGHLAND DWELLINGSWashington85 StandardNSPIRESep 2024
Sheridan Station Phase IIIWashington85 StandardNSPIREJul 2025
MONTANA TERRACEWashington84 StandardNSPIREAug 2025
Parkside Pollin MemorialWashington84 StandardNSPIREJul 2025
CAPITOL GATEWAYWashington82 StandardNSPIREJul 2025
REGENCY HOUSEWashington82 StandardNSPIRESep 2024
OXFORD MANORWashington81 StandardNSPIRESep 2024
GREENLEAF GARDENSWashington78 StandardNSPIREJul 2025
Phyllis Wheatley, YWCAWashington78 StandardNSPIREAug 2025
HARVARD TOWERSWashington76 StandardNSPIRESep 2025
CLARIDGE TOWERSWashington75 StandardNSPIREMar 2025
JAMES CREEKWashington70 StandardNSPIREJul 2025
LANGSTON TERRACEWashington70 StandardNSPIREJul 2025
SCATTERED SITESWashington69 StandardUPCSFeb 2014
BENNING TERRACEWashington68 StandardNSPIREApr 2025
SYPHAX GARDENSWashington66 StandardNSPIREJul 2025
POTOMAC GARDENSWashington61 StandardNSPIREJul 2025
4800 Nannie Helen BurroughsWashington59 TroubledNSPIREDec 2025
WADE APARTMENTSWashington59 TroubledNSPIRESep 2025
SCATTERED SITESWashington55 TroubledUPCSOct 2015
PARK-MORTON APTSWashington49 TroubledUPCSDec 2022
GARIFIELD TERRACEWashington43 TroubledNSPIREMar 2024
HOPKINS APTSWashington42 TroubledNSPIREAug 2025
BARRY FARMS DWELLINGSWashington39 TroubledUPCSDec 2017
KENILWORTH COURTSWashington29 TroubledNSPIREJul 2025

Source: HUD REAC Physical Inspection Scores — data reflects the most recent inspection for each development. See Understanding REAC and NSPIRE inspection scores for methodology details.

For Renters

Am I eligible?

To qualify for a Housing Choice Voucher through D.C Housing Authority, your household's gross annual income generally must be at or below the limits below (50% of area median income, as set by HUD). Most agencies are required to prioritize applicants at or below 30% AMI (the Extremely Low Income limit) for at least 75% of new vouchers.

Household sizeMax gross annual income
1 person$58,150
2 people$66,450
3 people$74,750
4 people$83,050
5 people$89,700
6 people$96,350
7 people$103,000
8 people$109,650

Source: HUD Income Limits, 2026. Meeting the income limit does not guarantee a voucher — waiting lists, local preferences, and funding levels vary. Contact D.C Housing Authority directly for current availability. Learn more about eligibility →

For Renters

Income-restricted housing in Washington, DC

These properties were built or rehabilitated using the federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program and must rent a portion of units below market rate. Many, but not all, accept Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers — contact the property directly to confirm current availability and voucher acceptance.

Source: HUD LIHTC Public-Use Database. Properties shown were placed in service within the last 35 years and may still be under compliance obligations. Verify availability, income limits, and voucher acceptance directly with each property. More on finding affordable housing →

Applying with this agency

Application processes and waiting-list status vary by agency — contact D.C Housing Authority directly using the info above, or read our general guide to how to apply and how waiting lists work.

Evaluating this market

Landlords and investors: see becoming a Section 8 landlord and how to read this market's numbers.