As the District grows, residents increasingly struggle with the city’s high and rising housing costs.
For low-income families, paying far more than they can afford just to keep a roof overhead makes it even harder to afford basic necessities, or to achieve the financial security necessary for economic mobility. DCFPI analyzes the District’s investments in affordable housing, from rental assistance to homeownership. Our work highlights how creating and preserving affordable homes is critical to having an inclusive city where all residents can live and succeed.
Featured Publications & Resources
Blog
Failure to Invest in Critical Housing Needs is a Failure to Address a Deeply Racialized Public Health Crisis
By Doni Crawford and Eliana Golding • March 12, 2021 • Affordable Housing / Budget
Testimony
Testimony of Kate Coventry at the Public Roundtable on Rental Assistance and Eviction Prevention Before the DC Council Committee on Human Services
By Kate Coventry • February 22, 2021 • Affordable Housing
Blog
Comprehensive Rent Control Reform Would Stabilize Housing for Thousands of DC Families
By Eliana Golding and Danielle Hamer • November 2, 2020 • Affordable Housing
Testimony
Testimony of Eliana Golding At the Public Hearing on the Rent Concession Amendment Act of 2019, the Rent Stabilization Affordability Qualification Amendment Act of 2020, the Substantial Rehabilitation Petition Reform Amendment Act of 2020, the Capital Improvement Petition Reform Amendment Act of 2020, and the Voluntary Agreement Moratorium Agreement Act of 2020
By Eliana Golding • September 24, 2020 • Affordable Housing
Report
What’s in the FY 2021 Approved Budget for Affordable Housing?
By Doni Crawford and Eliana Golding • September 14, 2020 • Affordable Housing / Budget
Blog
An Investment in Affordable Housing is an Investment in Long-Term Community Stability
By Doni Crawford and Eliana Golding • June 23, 2020 • Affordable Housing / Budget
In The News
No Significant Funding Added to Emergency Rental Assistance Program Despite Ongoing Effects of COVID-19
Street Sense Media • June 10, 2020 • Affordable Housing
Testimony
Testimony of Eliana Golding At the Budget Oversight Hearing on the District of Columbia Housing Authority
By Eliana Golding • May 28, 2020 • Affordable Housing
Blog
A Deeper Dive Into the Mayor’s Budget Proposals
By Doni Crawford, Eliana Golding, Qubilah Huddleston, Tazra Mitchell and Alyssa Noth • May 22, 2020 • Affordable Housing / Budget / Early Child & Pre-K to 12 Education / Jobs & Training / Taxes
Blog
Lawmakers Should Fund Rental Payment Relief in Next COVID-19 Package
By Eliana Golding and Danielle Hamer • April 3, 2020 • Affordable Housing / COVID-19
Issue Experts
Latest on this Issue
Bowser’s $400 million for housing could be a gamechanger, but the program typically doesn’t produce for those most in need
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • July 14, 2021
Bowser is reordering her spending plans for public housing repairs. Advocates fear it still won’t be enough.
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • June 28, 2021
Affordable Housing Investments and Transparency Should Be Council Priorities During Committee Markups
By Doni Crawford and Eliana Golding • June 23, 2021
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