Housing Counseling is designed to encourage and promote a joint effort to assist clients resolve their housing issues and/or to secure long term housing opportunities. HCS offers individualized counseling in the following areas: Rental Housing, Pre-Purchase, Non-Delinquency post purchase, and budget/credit. [Learn More]
HCS offers training for Condominium and Cooperative Association boards on property and asset management. If your condo or coop board is in need of assistance, please call HCS and ask for our Multi-Family Department at 202-667-7608. [Learn More]
The DC Department of Housing and Community Development’s (DHCD) Single Family Residential Rehabilitation Program (SFRRP) provides grants to District homeowners up to 50% of the appraised value of their home to make the home safe and accessible.
ERAP helps vulnerable DC residents experiencing or facing homelessness with assistance paying overdue rent, court costs, late fees, security deposit, first month’s rent where applicable.
At HCS our fair housing initiative includes education and outreach to groups, individuals, and housing professionals to promote equal access to housing for all. [Learn more]
HCS hosts a variety of webinars/workshops on topics including but not limited to homelessness, home buying, renting, credit and financial stability.
One-on-one counseling with HUD certified counselors to discuss reasonable options to prevent foreclosure. Weekly Foreclosure Prevention Clinics/Webinars.
[Learn More] [Forclosure Prevention Document Checklist] [Lista de Verificación en Español]
Home Purchase Assistance Program (HPAP), Employer Assisted Housing Program (EAHP) provide financial assistance for down payment and closing costs to purchase in DC.
IZ/ADU helps income-eligible households rent or purchase below-market-rate homes. Lottery and non-lottery-based opportunities.
HCS administers MHAP, the centralized source for housing services and housing information for persons living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) in DC, Prince George’s County, MD, and Charles County, MD. MHAP services differ depending on your location.
[Learn more] [MHAP forms]
RISE provides case management services to foster housing stability. Case Managers help with budgeting, employment options and tenants’ rights. [Learn More]
HECM allows homeowners – 62 or older – to convert home equity into income or a line of credit. To apply for a HECM, counseling with a HECM Counselor is required.
[Learn more] [HECM Guidelines]
SSVF program provides services to very low-income veterans who are homeless or facing homelessness through case management, financial assistance, connecting with resources for a host of services.
[Learn more] [Download SSVF Brochure]
HCS supports tenants to provide both information about tenant rights in DC and technical assistance to groups of tenants exercising those rights. We can provide information and support to tenants regarding issues relating to housing conditions, rent increases, the sale of a building, and other situations where tenants’ rights are paramount.
HCS workshops and training are available online as webinars. You may also access them by telephone. Please check this site regularly for weekly updates.
In accordance with the D.C. Human Rights Act of 1977, as amended, D.C. Official Code Section 2-1401.01 et seq., (Act) the District of Columbia does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived: race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, familial status, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, disability, source of income, or place of residence or business. Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination which is prohibited by the Act. In addition, harassment based on any of the above protected categories is prohibited by the Act. Discrimination in violation of the Act will not be tolerated. Violators will be subject to disciplinary action.
*HCS follows DC Government closing procedures for inclement weather, holidays, and emergencies.
