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Moving to Work (MTW)

The District of Columbia Housing Authority (DCHA) is providing notice of a Public Hearing and Comment Period to solicit comments on its proposed Fiscal Year 2026 Moving to Work (MTW) Annual Plan.

You can also request a copy by emailing mtw@dchousing.org or calling 771-240-4377.

 

The Virtual Public Hearing will take place online at 6 p.m. on Thursday, June 12.

To speak during the Virtual Public Hearing, register online at https://bit.ly/RegisterMTWPublicHearing.

 

To join the live event, at 6 p.m. on Thursday, June 12th, please visit https://bit.ly/MTWPublicHearing. This event will also be live streamed on the DCHA Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/dchousing/.

 

Comments

Written comments regarding the proposed FY26 MTW Annual Plan will be accepted through 11:59 p.m. on Saturday, June 28. Email your comments to mtw@dchousing.org.

Alternatively, you can mail comments to:

District of Columbia Housing Authority
Office of the Executive Director
Attn: MTW Policy Director
300 7th Street, SW
11th Floor
Washington, DC 20024

 

Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation

DCHA strives to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, to engage fully. It is the policy of DCHA that all agency-sponsored public meetings and events are accessible to people with disabilities. DCHA is committed to providing equal access to events for all participants & residents with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation, or assistance in participating in a meeting or event due to a disability as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact our ADA/504 Program Office at 202-535-1000 or at ADA504@dchousing.org with your complete request. Every reasonable effort will be made to meet your request.

If you need a sign language interpreter or foreign language interpretation or translation, please contact our Office of Customer Engagement at 202-535-1000 or go to www.dchousing.org/language. Please allow at least 3 business days to make the necessary arrangements.

DCHA is proud to be a Moving to Work (MTW) agency. Created by Congress in 1996, DCHA joined the MTW program in 2003, becoming one of the original public housing agencies selected by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to participate in this innovative program.

As an MTW agency, DCHA has the flexibility to test and design local programs and policies to better serve the unique needs of our residents and communities. Because of MTW, DCHA can:

  • Create local solutions for housing challenges.
  • Expand housing choices for families across Washington D.C.
  • Reduce administrative burdens and reinvest savings into programs and services.
  • Support residents in achieving employment, education, and self-sufficiency goals.

Read more about how DCHA has impacted the residents of Washington, DC!

For more examples of how MTW has benefited DCHA’s communities, please see our DCHA MTW brochure.

MTW AGREEMENT

The Moving to Work Agreement is the contract between DCHA and HUD that describes our responsibilities and flexibilities as a MTW agency.

DCHA signed its first MTW agreement with HUD in 2003. In 2016, Congress extended DCHA’s MTW agreement through 2028. In 2024, Congress further extended DCHA’s MTW agreement through 2038.

MTW ANNUAL PLANS

Each year, DCHA adopts an MTW Annual Plan describing the agency’s MTW programs and activities planned for the following year. This plan goes through a public comment process and includes information about operations, ongoing efforts, and any new MTW activities. HUD approves each MTW Plan annually.

MTW ANNUAL REPORTS

DCHA prepares an MTW Annual Report at the end of the year which provides updates on the agency’s MTW activities and accomplishments. Once approved by HUD, the report is made available to the public.

PAST MTW PLANS & REPORTS


ANNUAL PLANS

ANNUAL REPORTS

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