# Event Details - **Event Name**: DHCD's Tenant Support Provider Certification Training - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 15 Sep, 2026 at 09:30 am – Tue, 15 Sep, 2026 at 03:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Join DHCD for the Tenant Support Provider Certification Training on September 15, 2026!About this EventDHCD's Tenant Support Provider Certification TrainingDate: Tuesday, September 15, 2026Time: 9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.Location: DHCD’s Multi-Purpose Room1909 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20020The DC Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) is hosting a mandatory in-person certification training for Tenant Support Providers on Tuesday, September 15, 2026 starting at 9:30 am in DHCD's Multi-Purpose Room. DHCD is located at 1909 Martin Luther King Ave SE.Training will be provided to all applicants who submit a complete application. Participants may bring their own lunch or visit nearby restaurants, cafes, and carry-outs establishments located in the Anacostia neighborhood near Martin Luther King Avenue SE and Marion Barry Avenue SE.Applicant Assessment: An Applicant Assessment will be conducted to evaluate the applicant’s understanding of the program requirements and standards for TSPs. The assessment will be administered under supervision and must be completed without books, notes, reference materials, or cell phones.Tenant Support Provider Background: The Tenant Support Provider Certification Training is required by the Rebalancing Expectations for Neighbors, Tenants, and Landlords (RENTAL) Amendment Act of 2025, enacted as D.C. Law 26-80 amended the housing laws and the Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act (TOPA), and established a formal certification process for Tenant Support Providers (TSP).The RENTAL Act outlines Tenant Support Providers (TSP) as the entities to assist District tenants during the TOPA process when a rental property is being sold. Tenant Support Providers are required to be certified by the D.C. Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) and the Office of Tenant Advocate (OTA). Tenant Support Providers assist and counsel tenants with the following:Organizing tenant associationsTechnical support for first-time homeownersUnderstanding and exercising their TOPA rightsSecuring financing and technical assistanceNavigating transactions and property acquisitionsAssisting tenants during the real estate closing process______________________________________________________________________: Applications must be submitted no later than Friday, September 11, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered, DHCD encourages you to ensure that all required materials are included prior to submission to avoid processing delays or disqualification.If you have questions regarding the TSP Certification process, please contact DHCD via email at TSP.DHCD@dc.gov and visit Tenant Support Provider Certification Training. Here is the checklist and the required documents for a complete TSP application:TSP Certification Application (Individual)TSP Certification Conflict of Interest Disclosure FormTSP Certification Code of Ethics ReceiptTSP Certification Employer Consent FormApplication Submission Methods: Applicants may submit complete applications in one of the various methods:Electronic Submission: Email a complete electronic copy of your application by Friday, September 11, 2026, at 1:00 pm via email to DHCD's Residential Community Services (RCS) Division email inbox: TSP.DHCD@dc.gov.Hard Copy Submission: Mail or submit your application in-person by Friday, September 11, 2026, at 1:00 pm at this address:D.C. Department of Housing and Community DevelopmentResidential Community Services Division1909 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20020______________________________________________________________________________________________________Language and Translation Services: The Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) relay service is available by calling (800) 201-7165. Sign language interpretation and language translation services are available upon request by emailing DHCD's Office of Communications and Community Outreach via email at DHCD.OCCO@dc.gov. If you require language translation, please specify which language (Spanish, Amharic, French, Chinese-Mandarin, Chinese-Cantonese, Korean, Vietnamese).______________________________________________________________________________________________________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 StationClosest Bus Routes: C11, C15, C23, C31, C41, C51, C53Closest Bikeshare Station: Marion Barry Avenue SE and Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue SE - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/washington/dhcds-tenant-support-provider-certification-training/100001999128680699 - **Event Categories**: workshops - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Washington - **state**: DC - **country**: United States - **location**: 1909 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SE - **lat**: 38.8672102 - **long**: -76.98918359999999 - **full address**: 1909 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SE, 1909 Martin Luther King Junior Avenue Southeast, Washington, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: DHCD's Tenant Support Provider Certification Training - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/ea46273a0d4944f42cfe4d5649009f7d37cbf4c15f2bd29dcf390a287eabaac6-rimg-w1200-h600-dc183848-gmir.jpg?v=1788376540 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is DHCD's Tenant Support Provider Certification Training being held? - **A:** DHCD's Tenant Support Provider Certification Training takes place on Tue, 15 Sep, 2026 at 09:30 am to Tue, 15 Sep, 2026 at 03:00 pm at 1909 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SE, 1909 Martin Luther King Junior Avenue Southeast, Washington, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing DHCD's Tenant Support Provider Certification Training? - **A:** DHCD's Tenant Support Provider Certification Training is organized by DC Department of Housing and Community Development. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** DHCD's Tenant Support Provider Certification Training is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Washington, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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