Additional Housing Resources
Habitat DC-NOVA provides affordable homeownership opportunities and affordable home repairs to families living in our area. Our program might not be the right fit for every individual or family, so we have compiled a list of other housing resources in the DC Metro Area that you might want to check out.
Affordable Homeownership | Housing Counseling | Affordable Rentals & Transitional Housing | Rental Assistance
AFFORDABLE HOMEOWNERSHIP
The below organizations provide affordable homeownership opportunities through their programs:
HOUSING COUNSELING AGENCIES
These organizations can provide counseling and training to renters, people interested in purchasing a home, and current homeowners. Counseling agencies can provide advice and support on preventing foreclosure, credit counseling, budgeting, assistance programs, home purchase, finding an apartment, and more.
Washington, D.C.:
- Housing Counseling Service
- Lydia’s House
- Marshall Heights Community Development Corporation
- Latino Economic Development Corporation
- University Legal Services
- DC Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) – a complete list of DC DHCD-approved housing counseling partners in DC
- U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) – A complete list of HUD-approved housing counseling agencies
Northern Virginia:
- Virginia Housing Department Authority (VHDA)
- Fairfax County Department of Housing and Community Development
- Arlington County Housing Information Services
- City of Alexandria Office of Housing
- City of Falls Church Housing & Human Services
- Asian-American Homeownership Counseling (AAHC)
- Britepaths
AFFORDABLE RENTALS & TRANSITIONAL HOUSING
If you’re homeless and looking for transitional housing or need to find an affordable apartment to rent, these organizations can help.
Washington, D.C.:
- House of Ruth
- N Street Village
- S.O.M.E.
- Samaritan Ministry
- IFCMW – A searchable directory of emergency food, shelter, and health care
Northern Virginia:
RENTAL ASSISTANCE
These organizations can help individuals and families who are renting a home or apartment and need financial or other assistance.
- Catholic Charities
- Greater Washington Urban League
- Lydia’s House
- Marshall Heights Community Development Corporation
- University Legal Services
- Far Southeast Family Strengthening Collaborative