A STABLE PLACE TO BEGIN
Housing
Explore reliable starting points for finding housing, understanding tenant options, addressing an urgent rent problem, or connecting with housing counselors.
Housing emergency If your family needs emergency shelter, call the DC Shelter Hotline at (202) 399-7093 or dial 311. If anyone is in immediate danger, call 911.
A PLACE TO BEGIN
Start with the need in front of you.
You do not have to contact every organization. Choose the resource that most closely matches your situation, confirm current eligibility, and ask a POH coach for help navigating next steps.
1 If you may lose housing soon, contact emergency or rental-assistance services first.
2 For a housing search, use the District’s free locator and confirm each listing directly.
3 For a complicated situation, speak with a nonprofit housing counselor before making a major decision.
WASHINGTON, DC DIRECTORY
Trusted places to find help.
These links lead to government agencies, established community organizations, and POH founding partners. Programs and eligibility can change, so confirm details directly.
01 · HOUSING GUIDANCE
DC Housing Resource Center
A central District hub for rental assistance, homebuyer support, foreclosure prevention, housing counseling, and emergency or transitional housing guidance.
(202) 442-9505
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02 · HOUSING SEARCH
DCHousingSearch.org
The District’s free affordable-housing locator, with rental and for-sale listings, accessibility filters, renter information, and an affordability calculator.
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03 · COUNSELING & TENANT SUPPORT
Housing Counseling Services
A DC nonprofit providing housing counseling, tenant education, foreclosure prevention, budget and credit counseling, and help understanding housing options.
(202) 667-7006
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04 · RENT & UTILITIES
Emergency Rental Assistance Program
DC’s ERAP may help eligible residents facing housing emergencies with overdue rent and certain related costs. Funding windows and eligibility can change.
(202) 507-6666
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05 · PUBLIC HOUSING & VOUCHERS
DC Housing Authority
Information for current applicants and participants in public housing and voucher programs. Some waiting lists may be closed, so confirm current status directly.
(202) 535-1000
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06 · EMERGENCY SHELTER
DC Homeless Services
Emergency shelter information and transportation support for people and families experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Dial 311 for additional DC service navigation.
(202) 399-7093
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07 · COMMUNITY HOUSING POH FOUNDING PARTNER
Jubilee Housing
A POH founding partner providing deeply affordable housing and resident services in the Adams Morgan neighborhood and nearby communities.
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About this directory
Platform of Hope shares these resources for convenience and does not control eligibility, availability, waitlists, or service decisions. Inclusion is not a guarantee or endorsement. Information was reviewed in August 2026.
YOU DO NOT HAVE TO NAVIGATE ALONE
Turn information into a next step.
POH families can work with a coach to identify useful resources, prepare questions, and keep moving toward their goals.