Section 8 Housing in District of Columbia
48,835 active Housing Choice Vouchers across 1 market. Rent limits, housing authorities, waitlist status, and voucher rights for every metro in District of Columbia.
Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in District of Columbia?
No. District of Columbia law prohibits landlords from refusing a renter because they pay with a Section 8 voucher. That protection applies in District of Columbia. If you were turned away for having a voucher, that refusal may be illegal.
DC Human Rights Act (D.C. Law 2-38, SOI added 2005)
DC's Human Rights Act (D.C. Law 2-38, 1977 — SOI added 2005) prohibits housing discrimination based on source of income. One of the oldest and strongest SOI laws in the U.S. Applies to all landlords citywide with no unit floor. Enforcement via the DC Office of Human Rights.
View statute →Informational only, not legal advice. Laws change, so verify current status before acting on a rejection or making a leasing decision.
District of Columbia metro guides
In-depth, source-cited guides: waitlist status, voucher-friendly neighborhoods, and who to call if you are turned away.
All Section 8 markets in District of Columbia
Sorted by active voucher count. Each metro page has HUD Fair Market Rent by bedroom, the housing authorities that administer vouchers there, and waitlist status.
Section 8 by county in District of Columbia
County pages show the local voucher count, housing authorities, and metro rollup. Useful when you are looking at a specific address.
Find Section 8 apartments in District of Columbia
VoucherMatch connects voucher holders with landlords who accept Section 8, and it is free for renters. Landlords: listings here reach applicants whose voucher already covers the rent above.