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Council hearing reviews HPAP lottery, heirs‑property help and housing counseling demand
Summary
The committee heard concerns over the Home Purchase Assistance Program lottery and the need for sustained funding for housing counseling, heirs property assistance and single‑family rehab programs. Housing counselors said program design and consistent funding affect how many residents can become and remain homeowners.
The Committee on Housing devoted substantial time on June 9 to homeownership programs and legal services that help families buy or keep homes in the District.
LEDC (Latino Economic Development Center), DC Affordable Law Firm, Legal Counsel for the Elderly and others described a broad set of locally funded programs that feed the homeownership pipeline and preserve existing ownership. LEDC told the committee it helped 32 District families become homeowners in FY 2024 and led counseling workshops for nearly 2,000 people; LEDC urged the council to maintain funding for housing counseling and neighborhood‑based…
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