Section 8 in District of Columbia: FMR & Landlord Guide
48,835 active Housing Choice Vouchers across 1 metros. Pick a market below for FY2026 Fair Market Rent, voucher counts, housing authorities and wait-list status.
Metros
1
1 total markets
Active vouchers
48,835
Occupied
42,563
87% utilized
Source-of-income law
Protected statewide
DC Human Rights Act
Can a District of Columbia landlord refuse Section 8?
No. District of Columbia state law prohibits landlords from refusing to rent to Section 8 voucher holders on the basis of their source of income.
Informational only, not legal advice. Verify current status before making a leasing decision.
Section 8 markets in District of Columbia
Sorted by active voucher count. Each metro page has HUD FY2026 FMR by bedroom, the housing authorities that administer vouchers there, and wait-list status.
Section 8 landlord tools
Whether you’re researching a specific address or preparing for HQS inspection, the District of Columbia data feeds directly into the tools below.