On March 3, 1979, the government of the District of Columbia created the Housing Finance Agency to accomplish a single purpose:
To increase the supply of affordable rental housing and homeownership opportunities available in the District of Columbia through the provision of attractive, below-market financing solutions.
In the thirty years since that day, the District of Columbia Housing Finance Agency has worked to fulfill its mission by providing capital for more than 14,000 units of affordable rental housing, helping over 6,000 District residents realize the American dream of homeownership, and investing no less than $2.5 billion dollars into the economy of Washington, DC. We have and will continue to consistently advance the cause of all residents of the District of Columbia who desire to have safe, decent, and affordable housing.
The start of our thirtieth anniversary year has proven that change will remain a constant companion to our industry in the near future. Therefore, both availability and access to information will be key for any business seeking to effectively adapt and remain competitive. Consistent with that principle, the District of Columbia Housing Finance Agency has identified 2009 as an ideal time to enhance the way we communicate with our partners.
By launching our newly designed website, our goal is to expand the availability of and ease of access to information that directly impacts housing development and ownership in Washington, D.C. From our developers' page to our resource center, you will find not only information about the programs offered by the District of Columbia Housing Finance Agency, but information about other industry partners or policies that might impact your housing project as well.
Harry D. Sewell
Executive Director and CEO