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2. District of Columbia Housing Authority - Wikipedia

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   The District of Columbia Housing Authority is an independent government agency whose mission is to provide affordable housing to extremely low- through moderate-income households, foster sustainable communities, and cultivate opportunities for residents to improve their lives throughout the eight wards of Washington, D.C. [1] One of the ...

3. Section 8 (housing) - Wikipedia

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   Section 8 of the Housing Act of 1937 ( 42 U.S.C. § 1437f ), commonly known as Section 8, provides rental housing assistance to low-income households in the United States by paying private landlords on behalf of these tenants. Approximately 68% of this assistance benefits seniors, children, and individuals with disabilities. [1]

4. Housing in Washington, D.C. - Wikipedia

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   Housing in Washington, D.C., encompasses a variety of shelter types: apartments, single family homes, condominiums, co-ops, and apartments considered public housing. [1] Washington, D.C., is considered one of the most expensive cities in which to live in the United States—in 2019, it was ranked in the top 10 of American cities with the most ...

5. Housing for Older Persons Act - Wikipedia

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   The short title is the "Housing for Older Persons Act of 1995." [4] Section 2, defining "housing for older persons", amends Section 807 (b) (2) (C) of the Fair Housing Act, [5] as that being. intended and operated for occupancy by persons 55 years of age or older, and--. (i) at least 80 percent of the occupied units are occupied by at least one ...

6. Government of the District of Columbia - Wikipedia

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   The Superior Court of the District of Columbia is the local trial court. It hears cases involving criminal and civil law. The court also handles specialized cases in the following areas: family court, landlord and tenant, probate, tax, and traffic offenses. The Court consists of a chief judge and 61 associate judges.

7. Federal Housing Administration - Wikipedia

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   The Federal Housing Administration ( FHA ), also known as the Office of Housing within the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), is a United States government agency founded by President Franklin Delano Roosevelt, established in part by the National Housing Act of 1934. Its primary function is to provide insurance for mortgages ...