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DC Emergency Rental Assistance Program / DHCD Emergency Repair

DC Department of Housing & Community Development (DHCD)

available emergency-repair

About This Program

DC DHCD's Emergency Repair Program provides assistance to income-qualified homeowners for urgent health and safety repairs including HVAC, roofing, electrical, and plumbing failures. The Home Purchase Assistance Program (HPAP) and Single Family Residential Rehabilitation Program (SFRRP) also provide broader repair and purchase assistance. DC's high AMI limits make more homeowners eligible.

Income-qualified DC homeowners at or below 80% AMI for DC metro

Key Details

  • Up to $25,000 for emergency home repairs in Washington DC
  • Covers HVAC, roofing, electrical, plumbing emergencies
  • SFRRP program for broader rehabilitation also available
  • Income limit: 80% AMI for DC metro area
  • Contact DC DHCD: 202-442-7200 or dhcd.dc.gov

How to Apply

Deadline: Rolling — contact DHCD

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