DC Homeless Shelter Directory 
List of homeless shelters and services for those in need in the DC area (includes transitional resources).  
https://www.homelessshelterdirectory.org/city/dc-washington 

Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP)  
Helps District residents earning less than 40% of the Area Median Income (AMI) who are facing housing emergencies, by providing funding for overdue rent including late fees and court costs if the qualified household is facing eviction. The program also supports security deposits and the first month's rent for residents moving into new apartments. The amount paid on behalf of eligible households depends on a household's income and available resources and is subject to certain limitations.   
ERAP Program: https://dhs.dc.gov/service/emergency-rental-assistance-program  
Application Portal: https://erap.dhs.dc.gov/  

Federal Housing Administration Resources  
The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) provides information for consumers with questions about buying a home, qualifying for a loan, FHA loans, down payment assistance, and HUD homes.  
Email: anaswers@hud.gov  
Phone: 800-CALL-FHA (1-800-225-5342) 
Online FAQ site: www.hud.gov/answers  

HUD Customer Service 
Assistance with FHA loans/programs, HUD rental programs, and HUD general inquiries  
FHA loans or programs – Call 800-CALL-FHA (800-225-5342) 
HUD rental programs – Call 800-955-2232 
https://www.hud.gov/complaints/customer_service  

HUD File Grievance or Discrimination Complaint  
How to report housing discrimination with the Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity (FHEO): https://www.hud.gov/fairhousing/fileacomplaint  
Learn about the FHEO complaint and investigation process: https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/fair_housing_equal_opp/complaint-process  
Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity main page: https://www.hud.gov/fairhousing  

HUD Home Improvement Programs  
Resources for home improvements. Includes federal loan programs (HUD rehabilitation and repair home loan, HUD rehabilitation and repair loan, HUD property improvement loan, etc.), community-based programs, and consumer information.   
https://www.hud.gov/improvements/  

Mayor’s Office on Returning Citizen Affairs (MORCA) 
On behalf of the Mayor, MORCA serves as the District of Columbia’s coordinating and advisory agency for reentry. MORCA seeks to remove barriers to reentry and empowers residents to break the cycle of recidivism. Through MORCA case management program MORCA ensures that previously incarcerated people are connected to essential programs and services in areas such as employment, health, education, housing assistance, and social services. 
MORCA Website: https://communityaffairs.dc.gov/morca  
Phone: 202-715-7670 
Email: orca@dc.gov  

University Legal Services  
University Legal Services (ULS) is a private, non-profit, 501(c)(3), community-based organization that provides housing counseling, tenant purchase/asset management assistance to low and moderate incomes persons throughout the District of Columbia. ULS also serves as the Protection and Advocacy (P&A) agency for the District of Columbia through our Disability Rights DC (DRDC) unit. Through DRDC, we advance the mission to advocate for the human, civil and legal rights and protections of people with disabilities. 
ULS Website: https://uls-dc.org/  
Phone: 202-547-4747