DHCD Public Hearing - Draft FY 2026 Annual Action Plan - August 5, 2025

Join the DC Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) at the Public Hearing for the FY 2026 Annual Action Plan in-person and virtually on Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 1:00 pm.

The public hearing will focus on the “Housing and Community Development Needs in the District of Columbia”. DHCD is interested in receiving community feedback for the District’s draft of the District of Columbia Fiscal Year 2026 Annual Action Plan and the spending priorities utilizing federal entitlement funds. The Action Plan is a requirement of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). For more information, visit DHCD's Public Hearing - Draft FY 2026 Annual Action Plan.

DHCD Public Hearing – FY 2026 Annual Action Plan

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 - 1:00 pm

DHCD Multi-Purpose Room

1909 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue SE

: You can join the public hearing virtually here on .

2026 Annual Action Plan Public Hearing Details:

Residents and stakeholders are strongly encouraged to come out and participate in the development of policies and programs in the following areas: 1) affordable housing; 2) special needs housing; 3) homelessness; 4) homeownership; and 5) community development and public service activities.

Testimony: If you would like to provide input during the hearing, you are encouraged to register by sending an e-mail to . The public may also contact the DHCD at (202) 442-4382 to join the webinar, register, speak at the hearing, or ask general questions about the hearing. When registering for the hearing, please provide your name, address, telephone number, and organization affiliation, if any.

Language and Translations Services: The deadline for requesting services of an interpreter is five days prior to the hearing date. An American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter will be available, and Spanish interpretation will be available; residents who require language interpretation in Vietnamese, Chinese-Mandarin/Cantonese, Amharic, or French must notify the agency by e-mail to .

Written Statements: Written statements may be submitted for the record at the hearing or until the close of business, Friday, August 15, 2025. Statements may also be sent via email to . Mail written statements to:

Colleen Green, Director,

Department of Housing and Community Development,

1909 Martin Luther King Jr., Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20020

PARKING AND TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS: Street parking will be limited, and we encourage you to utilize various modes of transportation, such as the Metro or ride-sharing services. Here are a few options for public transportation:

• Closest Metro: Anacostia Metro Station
• Closest Bus Routes: C11, C15, C23, C25, C26, C29, C31, C41, C51, C53
• Closest Bikeshare Station: Marion Barry Avenue SE and Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue SE

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