NOTICE OF COMMENT PERIOD FOR MODIFICATION OF DCHA’S ADMINISTRATIVE PLAN

November 12, 2025 12:01 AM

The District of Columbia Housing Authority (DCHA) is providing notice of the Public Hearing and Comment Period to solicit comments on its proposed Administrative Plan (Admin Plan).

To download a copy of the currently proposed Admin Plan, click here (posted Nov. 12, 2025). To request a copy of the proposed Admin Plan, send an email to PublicationComments@dchousing.org or call 771-240-4377.

View Virtual Public Hearing Presentation

A Virtual Public Hearing took place Tuesday, November 18.

View Proposed Changes to the Admin Plan

Comments  

Written comments regarding the proposed Admin Plan will be accepted through 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, December 16. Email your comments to PublicationComments@dchousing.org.

Alternatively, you can mail comments to:

District of Columbia Housing Authority
Office of the General Counsel
Attn: General Counsel
300 7th Street, SW
10th 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.

	Current Admin Plan	Proposed Admin Plan
Calculating Rent	Requires workers’ compensation to be included if it is received on a regular, recurring basis. Asset verification is required for assets greater than $15,000.	The following income will be excluded: workers compensation, census temp jobs less than 180 days, stimulus payments, tax refunds, gifts, in-kind donations, and lottery winnings. The following income will be counted: independent contract, day laborer, and seasonal work. Assets under $50,000 will be excluded from rent calculations. Families may self-certify assets under $50,000.
Pulling from Waiting List	Applicants are selected by date and time of application.	Applicants will be selected by random selection so no applicant who applies late is disadvantaged. DCHA may limit the number of applications added to the waiting list during re-openings.
Eligibility Interviews & Voucher Briefings	In-person eligibility interviews are required. Families may request that this be conducted virtually.	Virtual eligibility interviews will be required. Families may request that interviews be conducted in person.
Verifying Info with DCHA	Verification documents must be dated within 60 days.	Verification documents will be accepted if they are dated within 120 days (or within a benefit year for fixed income). Asset verification will be required only for assets greater than $50,000.
Recertification	Zero income households may be required to complete recertification every 6 months.	Zero income households will not be required to recertify every 6 months.
Creating Project-Based Voucher Waiting List	There is a merged waiting list for tenant-based and project-based voucher (PBV) programs.	DCHA may create site-based PBV waiting lists. Applicants will be able to choose specific PBV properties. PBV owners may manage their own lists with DCHA approval.
Preferences	Limited elderly preference at certain sites.	Limited preferences for homeless individuals and families who are currently receiving services in a Continuum of Care and for those at risk of losing Emergency Housing Voucher (EHV) assistance.

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NOTICE OF COMMENT PERIOD FOR MODIFICATION OF DCHA’S ADMINISTRATIVE PLAN