3 bedroom Section 8 apartments in Petworth, Washington
A Section 8 voucher will cover up to $2,560/mo for a 3 bedroom unit in ZIP 20011 — the current Small-Area FMR for the Petworth area.
Voucher discrimination is illegal here
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.
Section 8 payment standards — ZIP 20011
Small-Area FMR · 2026| Bedrooms | Payment standard / mo |
|---|---|
| Studio | $1,770 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,820 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,030 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,560 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,010 |
Payment standards published by HUD. Small-Area FMRs vary by ZIP code — this is the exact ceiling a Housing Choice Voucher will cover for a unit in this ZIP.
Governing PHA
DC Housing Authority (DCHA)
HUD PHA code DC001 · 16,525 HCV vouchers
This PHA is not accepting new applications at this time. Call for the next opening date.
DCHA administers Section 8 HCV citywide AND the DC-only LRSP program. HCV waitlist status varies — check dchousing.org or call (202) 535-1000.
- Address
- 300 7th Street SW, Washington, DC
- Phone
- (202) 535-1000
- Website
- https://www.dchousing.org
Community Connections
HUD PHA code DC880 · 298 HCV vouchers
Waitlist status changes frequently — call the PHA directly to confirm before applying.
- Address
- 801 Pennsylvania Ave Se Ste 201 , Washington , DC
- Phone
- 2026084764
Own a 3 bedroom in Petworth?
Section 8 holders can pay up to $2,560/mo for this unit type in ZIP 20011. List it free today — post the unit, receive applications, and message voucher tenants directly. Your unit would be the first tenants see on this page.
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