Developing Affordable Housing
A leader in affordable housing
Housing Up is recognized as a leading nonprofit affordable housing developer in the District of Columbia. Since 2010, we have developed or preserved 542 units of housing for low-income families, all of whom have incomes below 60% of the area median income (AMI). We currently have 445 units in our development pipeline.
In addition to our current portfolio, we plan to add several hundred units of affordable housing to DC’s housing stock over the next few years. We are committed to building safe, vibrant communities by providing mixed-income affordable housing with resident services.
542units
of housing developed or preserved
116units of supportive housing developed or provided)
100% of units
home to families earning below 60% of AMI
Properties in
4 wards
Our Portfolio
Washington, DC grows by thousands of residents annually, creating a great need
to maintain and expand housing options for low- to moderate-income and at-risk
families.
Housing Up has developed several multi-family projects showcasing our ability to structure complicated transactions that involve multiple layers of financing, including SAFI, LIHTCs, Historic Tax Credits, private and supportive housing finance sources, HPTF, HUD CDBG and operating funds, LRSP, DBH grants, energy initiative incentive programs and fundraising additional grants to fill the gaps. Currently, we have nine properties in our portfolio and work on adding new properties to our roster every year to increase the District’s affordable housing stock. Download the property map of our locations:
Partner Arms I
The first Housing Up property, Partner Arms I, offers 14 permanent supportive housing units for chronically homeless families with a diagnosed mental or physical disability, a history of domestic violence, or chronic illness. Partner Arms I offers case management, community engagement events, and access to on-site gardens.
To learn more, download the PA1 fact sheet:
Partner Arms II
Partner Arms II offers 12 units of permanent supportive housing for formerly homeless families. Having undergone a renovation project in 2019, residents have upgraded and energy efficient appliances as well as energy efficient lighting and HVAC equipment. Partner Arms II offers on-site resident services and case management.
To learn more, download the PA2 fact sheet:
Partner Arms III*
Partner Arms III (PA3) provides 13 units of transitional housing to homeless families. As affordable housing has become increasingly scarce in the District, we have recognized the importance of permanent housing as the most effective way to end chronic family homelessness. Our focus, in alignment with DC and federal government strategic plans, has shifted away from transitional housing to more permanent housing solutions. We plan to convert our current transitional housing property to permanent supportive housing programs, to better serve families experiencing homelessness.
*Partner Arms III is owned by the DC Department of Human Services. Housing Up has provided services at the location since 2008.
Fort View Apartments
Located on the National Register of Historic Places, Fort View Apartments offers 62 units of affordable housing. Two-thirds of the units are for low-moderate income families and one-third are reserved for families considered extremely low-income. Families at Fort View have access to resident services, which include: job and education training, youth enrichment, community building, health & wellness, and tenant education.
To learn more, download the Fort View fact sheet:
Webster Gardens
Located in a historic Washington, DC building, Webster Gardens provides 52 units of affordable housing. After extensive renovations Webster Gardens offers updated facilities and community space. Clients at Webster Gardens have access to resident services, including: employment services, youth enrichment, community building, health & wellness, and tenant education.
To learn more, download the Webster Gardens fact sheet:
Weinberg Commons
Weinberg Commons hosts 36 units of affordable housing for low-income and formerly homeless families. 12 units are reserved for very low-income permanent supportive housing families, who are exiting the District’s shelter system. 24 units are reserved for families who earn less than 60% of the Area Median Income. Weinberg Commons offers resident services in an energy efficient and sustainable apartment community
To learn more, download the Weinberg Commons fact sheet:
Glenn Arms
Located in the historic neighborhood of Adams Morgan, Glenn Arms offers 55 units of multi-family housing. After undergoing a modernization process, Glenn Arms provides families with a modern and energy efficient community in a historic building.
To learn more, download the Glenn Arms fact sheet:
Hedin House
Hedin House, renovated in 2018 to include updated apartments and community spaces, offers 48 units of affordable housing. The property houses seniors and disabled residents. All units are income-restricted at 60% of the Area Median Income. Hedin House offers updated kitchens, baths, windows, and appliances as well as a computer room for residents and ADA accessibility enhancements.
To learn more, download the Hedin House fact sheet:
Abrams Hall at Walter Reed
Opened in 2019, Abrams Hall at Walter Reed provides 80 units of affordable housing for seniors, as well as 54 units of permanent supportive housing for seniors in need of assisted living. At Abrams Hall, seniors receive resident services such as daily meals, case management support, and on-site healthcare services. Abrams Hall is also the site of Housing Up’s headquarters where staff provides services to more than 900 homeless or low-income families in Washington, DC.
To learn more, download the Abrams Hall fact sheet:
Entwine
Opened in 2023, Entwine is a 55+ community with 129 units of senior affordable housing. Twenty-four of these units are designated for permanent supportive housing clients with two on-site case managers. Located in the amenity-rich Takoma neighborhood, Entwine provides residents with guidance on employment, mental and physical health, and connection.
To learn more, download the Entwine fact sheet:
The Faircliff
The Faircliff development will provide 125 units of affordable housing with a range of 1, 2, and 3 bedrooms. The Faircliff includes 80 affordable replacement units for former Faircliff Plaza East residents as well as 45 new affordable units available to households with income at or below 50% of Area Median Income. Expected to open in 2024, this development will provide tenants with resident services.
To learn more, download The Faircliff fact sheet: