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.
Curated for Washington, DC families
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 and confirm current eligibility.
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.
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.
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