Housing

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These tools can help you if you rent your home or own your home and need help.

Resources for Homeowners

Resources for Foreclosure

Rental Housing FAQ

Do you have questions about rental housing? Find answers to common questions here.

Security Deposit Packet

Do you want to know more about your rights to your security deposit?

Foreclosure FAQs

This document provides information about what to do if you are struggling to pay your mortgage or worried about foreclosure.

Tenant Toolkit

Do you want to learn more about your rights and legal options as a tenant?

Housing Conditions Handbook

Do you need your landlord to make repairs? Learn how to sue them in housing conditions court.

Rental and Utility Assistance

Do you need help paying rent or utilities? Know more about D.C.’s rental assistance programs.

Ways to Keep Your Home

Are you behind on your mortgage or is there a foreclosure case against you? Explore options for how you can keep your home.

Ways to Let Go of Your Property

Can you no longer afford to keep your home? Let go of your home while protecting the rest of your money.

Foreclosure FAQs

This document provides information about what to do if you are struggling to pay your mortgage or worried about foreclosure.