Per the 3.1% increase in the CPI-U in 2024, the Rental Housing Commission has determined that the maximum rental housing application fee is $52 for 2024.

The Rental Housing Commission (RHC) has published the rent increase caps for rent control year 2024 based on the regional CPI-W. 2.9% cap for elderly / disability tenants under rent control and 4.9% for MOST other tenants under rent control.

Download the Tenant Resource Guide here, including information on government resources, court resources, legal resources, DC Housing Authority resources, rental housing search assistance, and housing-related financial assistance.

Next quarter, DHS will close the portal once 4,000 applications are received. DHS will re-open the ERAP application on July 1, 2024 at 12 pm.

Please view OTA’s tutorial videos on subjects such as rent increases, housing code violations, and TOPA, among others.

Do you have a question about your tenant rights?  Get help today.  Speak to your Tenant Advocate.  Meet with an Advocate, ask a question online, or just give us a call.

Need to check whether your rent increase for Rent Control Year 2024 (May 1, 2024 - April 30, 2025) is lawful? Use this helpful tool!