Rent and Utility Assistance: STAY DC

STAY DC, provides financial assistance to residents unable to pay rent and/or utilities due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Through STAY DC, the District will:

• Pay unpaid rent going back to April 1, 2020;
• Pay forward rent, up to 3 months at a time;
• Pay for water, gas, and electricity expenses on your behalf, and
• Provide extended housing support for up to 18 months, per tenant.

For more information or to apply visit stay.dc.gov or call 833-4-STAYDC from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.