Homeownership: District of Columbia
Owning a home is a big part of the American Dream. Here are some resources that can help you buy, maintain and keep your home.
Getting Started
- Assistance with buying a new home
- Housing counseling agencies - free or low-cost counseling services for buying, renting, defaults, foreclosures, credit issues and reverse mortgages for your home
- Predatory lending - beware if you're buying or refinancing your home; don't become a victim of unfair lending practices
Buying a Home
- Assistance programs - resources and programs to help you buy and maintain your home
- HUD homes for sale
- Homeownership vouchers - some public housing agencies help you become a homeowner through the Housing Choice Voucher Homeownership Program
Owning and Maintaining Your Home
- Home repairs - money for home improvements and repairs
- Avoid foreclosure - don't lose your home
Other District of Columbia Resources
- Housing resources for seniors
- Legal assistance
- Help with your utility bills
- Disaster relief and emergency assistance
- Health and environmental information - safeguard your home and family
- District of Columbia Housing Finance Agency
- District Department of the Environment's RiverSmart Homes Program - offers incentives to homeowners interested in reducing stormwater runoff from their properties
- Veterans Affairs (VA) properties for sale
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