D.C Housing Authority

Who this agency serves

D.C Housing Authority served 18,516 households across 23,995 units (77% occupied) as of HUD's 2025 Picture of Subsidized Households data. The typical assisted household here has an average of 2.0 people, an average annual income of $19,933, and pays an average of $378 per month toward rent.

Households served

18,516 of 23,995 units

Avg. household income

$19,933

Avg. rent paid by household

$378

Avg. household size

2.0 people

Households with children

33%

Head of household 62+

38%

Head of household with a disability

33%

Avg. wait to move in

12 months

Unit mix: 41% 1-bedroom, 30% 2-bedroom, 29% 3-bedroom.

Source: HUD's Picture of Subsidized Households, 2025— figures reflect this agency's most recent reporting period across all HUD programs it administers, not just Housing Choice Vouchers.

Public housing inspection scores

HUD conducts physical inspections of public housing developments under the REAC (Real Estate Assessment Center) program. Scores run 0–100: 90+ is High Performer, 60–89 is Standard, below 60 is Troubled. This agency administers 57 developments with an average score of 81 (Standard).

Source: HUD REAC Physical Inspection Scores — data reflects the most recent inspection for each development. See Understanding REAC and NSPIRE inspection scores for methodology details.