Residential Development

Program Overview

The Inclusionary Zoning (IZ) Program requires that most new (and some renovated) residential developments include some affordable homes. IZ homes are apartments for rent or condos/townhomes for sale.

Eligibility

• Your household must meet the income requirements. Households that make 50%, 60%, or 80% of the Median Family Income (MFI) may be eligible for IZ units and households that make 30%, 100% or 120% of the MFI may still be eligible for other non-IZ affordable units. CLICK HERE to view current incomes, rents and prices.
• Both the IZ units and non-IZ affordable units require a valid IZ orientation certificate and registration in the IZ program/database.
• Households must have at least one person per bedroom.
• Your housing costs may not be more than half (50%) of your income (before taxes).
• You cannot be enrolled in a full-time college or university program.
• You must live in the home as your primary residence.
• You (or someone who will live with you) may not own other residential property at the time of lease or purchase.

Anyone who meets these requirements may apply. However, if you (or someone who will live with you) do not live or work in the District of Columbia, the odds are very low that you will be selected.