District of Columbia StateLoan / Loan GuaranteeStackable

DC Open Doors

Administered by DC Housing Finance Agency (DCHFA) · District of Columbia

BENEFIT
3% credit
Deadline type: rolling

Eligibility Requirements

  • 1Qualified homebuyers in DC
  • 2Below-market interest rates
  • 3Down payment and closing cost assistance available
  • 4First-time and repeat buyers eligible

Eligible Project Types

ResidentialAffordable Housing
STACKING POTENTIAL

DC Open Doors is stackable — it can be combined with other federal, state, and local programs on the same project. Michigan and Ohio projects commonly stack this program with Federal Historic Tax Credit, New Markets Tax Credit, and Opportunity Zone deferral to maximize total incentive value. Use GrantRadar to see your full stack.

AFTER YOU WIN
View the DC Open Doors compliance checklist →

Reporting deadlines, vendor rules, and the disallowed-cost pitfalls that trigger clawbacks.