Tenant resources
District of Columbia
Curated renter-help organizations serving District of Columbia. All listings are free to contact. Always verify current hours and eligibility directly with the organization.
Attorney General — Consumer Protection
State-level consumer protection offices that handle landlord-tenant complaints and rental scams.
- Office of the Attorney General for DC - Consumer and Tenant Response / Tenant Resources
Contact: consumer.protection@dc.gov / 202-442-9828
OAG runs a dedicated Consumer and Tenant Response unit
211 / United Way
Statewide referral lines for emergency rental assistance and housing programs.
- DC 211 Warmline (operated in partnership with United Way of the National Capital Area)
Contact: Call 211 (or 1-855-202-4357); United Way NCA: unitedwaynca.org
Government-run "Warmline" in partnership with United Way NCA
HUD-Approved Housing Counseling
Federally-approved nonprofit agencies offering free or low-cost housing counseling.
- Urban Land Solutions (ULS) Housing Counseling Program
Contact: (202) 547-4747 / contact form at uls-dc.org/contact
HUD-certified provider in DC
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