Washington, DC Low Income Housing

Washington, DC Low Income Housing Guide

Qualifying For Low Income Housing in Washington, DC

How do I qualify for low income housing in Washington, DC?
To qualify for low income housing in District Of Columbia, you must meet the following income requirements:

Your household income must be below 80% of the area median income (AMI). The AMI is updated annually by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and varies by county.

You must have a valid Social Security number or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN).

You must be a U.S. citizen or a legal immigrant.

In addition to the income requirements, you may also need to meet other eligibility requirements, such as:

- You must not have been evicted from any public housing or Section 8 housing in the past three years.
- You must not have any outstanding felony convictions for drug-related offenses.
- You must not be a registered sex offender.

Types of Low Income Housing in Washington, DC

There are a variety of low-income housing options available in Washington, DC, including:
  • Public Housing: Public housing is owned and operated by your area Housing Authority. Public housing units are rented to low-income households at below-market rates.
  • Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers: Section 8 is a federal program that provides rental assistance to low-income households. Vouchers can be used to rent apartments, townhouses, or single-family homes from private landlords.
  • Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC): LIHTC is a federal program that provides tax credits to developers who build or renovate affordable housing units. LIHTC units are typically rented at below-market rates.
  • Project-Based Section 8: Project-based Section 8 is a federal program that provides rental assistance to low-income households who live in specific apartment buildings or housing developments.
  • Very Low Income Housing Development (VLID): VLID is a federal program that provides grants to states and local governments to fund the development of affordable housing for low-income households.


In addition to these federal programs, there are also a number of state and local programs that provide low-income housing assistance in Washington, DC. These programs may offer rental assistance, down payment assistance, or other forms of financial assistance to help low-income households afford housing.

PublicHousing.com puts together our list of properties using the above program listings all on one website.



We display monthly rates for the apartments when possible. Most of subsidized apartments base the rent on income, therefore, you will need to contact the apartment directly for rates. We list all pertinent contact information.

List of Low Income Housing in or near Washington, DC

Ainger Place

Ainger Place - Washington

2412 Ainger Place SE
Washington, DC - 20020
(833) 598-1002
District of Columbia County

Worthington Woods Apartments - Affordable Community

Worthington Woods Apartments - Affordable Community - Washington

4419 3rd St SE
Washington, DC - 20032
(202) 563-0400
District of Columbia County

Seabury at Friendship Terrace - Affordable Senior Community

Seabury at Friendship Terrace - Affordable Senior Community - Washington

4201 Butterworth Pl NW
Washington, DC - 20016
(202) 244-7400
District of Columbia County

Metro Village - Affordable Community

Metro Village - Affordable Community - Washington

7053 Spring Place N.W.
Washington, DC - 20012
(202) 688-3086
District of Columbia County

Eastbrooke Apartments - Affordable Community

Eastbrooke Apartments - Affordable Community - Washington

323 62nd Street, NE
Washington, DC - 20019
(202) 506-7993
District of Columbia County

3Tree Flats - Affordable Community

3Tree Flats - Affordable Community - Washington

3910 Georgia Avenue NW
Washington, DC - 20011
(202) 829-1133
District of Columbia County

32Thirty-Two Apartments - Affordable Community

32Thirty-Two Apartments - Affordable Community - Washington

3232 Georgia Avenue, NW
Washington, DC - 20010
(202) 975-1262
District of Columbia County

4100 Georgia Apartments - Affordable Community

4100 Georgia Apartments - Affordable Community - Washington

4100 Georgia Avenue, NW
Washington, DC - 20011
(202) 722-4646
District of Columbia County

Sarah's Circle - Low Income Tax Credit

Sarah's Circle - Low Income Tax Credit - Washington

2551 17th St NW
Washington, DC - 20009
(202) 332-1400
District of Columbia County

Villages of East River - Low Income Tax Credit

Villages of East River - Low Income Tax Credit - Washington

305 37th St SE
Washington, DC - 20019
(202) 575-2990
District of Columbia County

Dahlgreen Courts - Low Income Tax Credit

Dahlgreen Courts - Low Income Tax Credit - Washington

2504-2520 10th St NE
Washington, DC - 20018
(202) 635-6275
District of Columbia County

Garfield Hills Apartments - Affordable Housing - Washington

2317 Hartford Street
Washington, DC - 20020
(202) 889-0030
District of Columbia County

The Village at Chesapeake - DC - Washington

845 Chesapeake Street SE
Washington, DC - 20032
(202) 561-1919
District of Columbia County

Park Southern Apartments - Washington

800 Southern Avenue SE
Washington, DC - 20032
(202) 561-4600
District of Columbia County

Maplewood Courts - DC - Washington

2306 Hartford Street SE
Washington, DC - 20020
(202) 889-4116
District of Columbia County
Are Utilities included in rent? (user reports): Water
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Highland Terrace Apartments - DC

Highland Terrace Apartments - DC - Washington

852 Barnaby Street SE
Washington, DC - 20032
(202) 574-5515
District of Columbia County

Johnson Towers

Johnson Towers - Washington

1325 Upshur Street N.W.
Washington, DC - 20011
(202) 882-3931
District of Columbia County

Syphax Gardens DC Public Housing Apartments - Washington

1510 Half Street SW
Washington, DC - 20024
(202) 535-1000
District of Columbia County
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Apartment Costs (user reports): According to income
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Are Utilities included in rent? (user reports): All
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Stoddert Terrace DC Public Housing Apartments

Stoddert Terrace DC Public Housing Apartments - Washington

155 Ridge Road SE
Washington, DC - 20019
(202) 535-1000
District of Columbia County

Sibley Plaza DC Public Housing Apartments - Washington

1140 North Capitol Street NW
Washington, DC - 20002
(202) 535-1000
District of Columbia County

Richardson Dwellings DC Public Housing Apartments

Richardson Dwellings DC Public Housing Apartments - Washington

5231 Cloud Place NE
Washington, DC - 20019
(202) 535-1000
District of Columbia County

Regency House DC Senior Public Housing Apartments

Regency House DC Senior Public Housing Apartments - Washington

5201 Connecticut Ave NW
Washington, DC - 20015
(202) 535-1000
District of Columbia County

Potomac Gardens DC Public Housing Apartments - Washington

1225 G Street SE
Washington, DC - 20003
(202) 535-1000
District of Columbia County

Park Morton DC Public Housing Apartments

Park Morton DC Public Housing Apartments - Washington

617 Morton Street NW
Washington, DC - 20010
(202) 535-1000
District of Columbia County

Montana Terrace DC Public Housing Apartments

Montana Terrace DC Public Housing Apartments - Washington

2855 Bladensburg Road NE
Washington, DC - 20018
(202) 535-1000
District of Columbia County

Lincoln Heights DC Public Housing Apartments

Lincoln Heights DC Public Housing Apartments - Washington

400 50th Street NE
Washington, DC - 20019
(202) 535-1000
District of Columbia County

Fort Lincoln DC Senior Public Housing Apartments

Fort Lincoln DC Senior Public Housing Apartments - Washington

2855 Bladensburg Road NE
Washington, DC - 20018
(202) 535-1000
District of Columbia County

Arthur Capper DC Senior Public Housing Apartments

Arthur Capper DC Senior Public Housing Apartments - Washington

900 5th Street SE
Washington, DC - 20003
(202) 535-1000
District of Columbia County

Benning Terrace DC Public Housing Apartments - Washington

4450 G Street SE
Washington, DC - 20019
(202) 535-1000
District of Columbia County

Carrollsburg Dwellings DC Public Housing Apartments

Carrollsburg Dwellings DC Public Housing Apartments - Washington

1024 4th Street SE
Washington, DC - 20003
(202) 535-1000
District of Columbia County

Barry Farm DC Public Housing Apartments

Barry Farm DC Public Housing Apartments - Washington

1230 Sumner Road SE
Washington, DC - 20020
(202) 535-1000
District of Columbia County

Claridge Towers DC Senior Public Housing Apartments

Claridge Towers DC Senior Public Housing Apartments - Washington

1221 M Street NW
Washington, DC - 20009
(202) 535-1000
District of Columbia County
Are Utilities included in rent? (user reports): All utilities are included in the rent
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Wheeler Creek DC Public Housing Apartments

Wheeler Creek DC Public Housing Apartments - Washington

900 Varney Street
Washington, DC - 20032
(202) 535-1000
District of Columbia County

Edgewood DC Public Housing Apartments - Washington

635 Edgewood Street NE
Washington, DC - 20017
(202) 535-1000
District of Columbia County

Fort Dupont Dwellings and Fort Dupont Addition DC Public Housing Apartments

Fort Dupont Dwellings and Fort Dupont Addition DC Public Housing Apartments - Washington

155 Ridge Road SE
Washington, DC - 20019
(202) 535-1000
District of Columbia County

Woodland Terrace DC Public Housing Apartments

Woodland Terrace DC Public Housing Apartments - Washington

2311 Ainger Place SE
Washington, DC - 20020
(202) 535-1000
District of Columbia County

Garfield Terrace  DC Public Housing Apartments

Garfield Terrace DC Public Housing Apartments - Washington

2301 11th Street NW
Washington, DC - 20001
(202) 535-1000
District of Columbia County

Greenleaf Gardens DC Public Housing Apartments

Greenleaf Gardens DC Public Housing Apartments - Washington

203 N Street SW
Washington, DC - 20024
(202) 535-1000
District of Columbia County
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Apartment Costs (user reports): According to income
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Hopkins DC Public Housing Apartments - Washington

1430 L Street SE
Washington, DC - 20003
(202) 535-1000
District of Columbia County

Highland Dwellings and Addition DC Public Housing Apartments

Highland Dwellings and Addition DC Public Housing Apartments - Washington

400 Atlantic Street SE
Washington, DC - 20032
(202) 535-1000
District of Columbia County

Horizon House DC Senior Public Housing Apartments

Horizon House DC Senior Public Housing Apartments - Washington

1150 12th Street NW
Washington, DC - 20009
(202) 535-1000
District of Columbia County

James Creek DC Public Housing Apartments

James Creek DC Public Housing Apartments - Washington

1265 Half Street SW
Washington, DC - 20024
(202) 535-1000
District of Columbia County

Judiciary House DC Senior Public Housing Apartments

Judiciary House DC Senior Public Housing Apartments - Washington

461 H Street NW
Washington, DC - 20001
(202) 535-1000
District of Columbia County

Kelly Miller DC Public Housing Apartments

Kelly Miller DC Public Housing Apartments - Washington

2101 4th Street NW
Washington, DC - 20001
(202) 535-1000
District of Columbia County

Harvard Towers DC Senior Public Housing Apartments - Washington

1845 Harvard Street NW
Washington, DC - 20009
(202) 535-1000
District of Columbia County

James Apartments DC Senior Public Housing Apartments

James Apartments DC Senior Public Housing Apartments - Washington

1425 N Street NW
Washington, DC - 20005
(202) 535-1000
District of Columbia County

Kenilworth Courts DC Public Housing Apartments - Washington

4500 Quarles Street NE
Washington, DC - 20019
(202) 535-1000
District of Columbia County

Kentucky Courts DC Public Housing Apartments

Kentucky Courts DC Public Housing Apartments - Washington

340 13th Street SE
Washington, DC - 20003
(202) 535-1000
District of Columbia County

Langston Terrace and Langston Addition DC Public Housing Apartments

Langston Terrace and Langston Addition DC Public Housing Apartments - Washington

2101 G Street NE
Washington, DC - 20002
(202) 535-1000
District of Columbia County

LeDroit DC Public Housing Apartments

LeDroit DC Public Housing Apartments - Washington

2125 4th Street NW
Washington, DC - 20001
(202) 535-1000
District of Columbia County

Knox Hill DC Senior Public Housing Apartments

Knox Hill DC Senior Public Housing Apartments - Washington

2700 Jasper Street SE
Washington, DC - 20020
(202) 535-1000
District of Columbia County

DC Housing Authority

DC Housing Authority - Washington

1133 N. Capitol Street, NE
Washington, DC - 20002
(202) 535-1000
District of Columbia County
See What Other Users Are Saying
Apartment Costs (user reports): 600.00
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National Council Of La Raza - Washington

1126 16th Street Nw, Suite 600
Washington, DC - 20036
202-776-1573
District of Columbia County

Marshall Heights Community Development Organization - Washington

3939 Benning Road, Ne
Washington, DC - 20019
202-396-1201-157
District of Columbia County

Manna, - Washington

828 Evarts Street, Ne
Washington, DC - 20018
202-832-1845
District of Columbia County

Lydia's House - Washington

3939 S. Capitol Street, Sw
Washington, DC - 20032
202-373-1050
District of Columbia County

Latino Economic Development Corporation - Washington

2316 18th Street Nw
Washington, DC - 20009
202-540-7402
District of Columbia County

Housing Counseling Services,orporated - Washington

2410 17th St Nw
Washington, DC -
202-667-7006-217
District of Columbia County

Greater Washington Urban League - Washington

2901 14th St Nw
Washington, DC - 20009
202-265-8200
District of Columbia County
See What Other Users Are Saying
Apartment Costs (user reports): 1200
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Catholic Charities, Archdiocise Of Washington, Dc - Washington

220 Highview Place, Se
Washington, DC - 20032
202-574-3472
District of Columbia County

Carecen-central American Resource Center - Washington

1460 Columbia Road Nw, Suite C1
Washington, DC -
202-328-9799-15
District of Columbia County

Savannah Heights - Affordable Community

Savannah Heights - Affordable Community - Washington

251 Savannah St. SE
Washington, DC - 20032
(202) 373-5030
District of Columbia County

Yachad,

Yachad, - Washington

1776 Massachusetts Ave NW
Washington, DC - 20036
(202) 296-8563
District of Columbia County
Non Profit Apartment

Walnut Affordable Housing - Washington

1090 Vermont Ave Nw Ste 400
Washington, DC - 20005
202-789-5300
District of Columbia County
Non Profit Apartment

Village Affordable Housing - Washington

1090 Vermont Avenue, N.W. Room 400
Washington, DC - 20005
202-789-5300
District of Columbia County
Non Profit Apartment

Affordable Housing Opportunities - Washington

71 O St Nw
Washington, DC - 20001
(202)797-7562
District of Columbia County
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Apartment Costs (user reports): nope
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Are Utilities included in rent? (user reports): all
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Non Profit Apartment

Asmara Affordable Housing - Washington

1090 Vermont Ave Nw Ste 400
Washington, DC - 20005
202-789-5300
District of Columbia County
Non Profit Apartment

Carolina Affordable Housing - Washington

1101 30TH St Nw Ste 400
Washington, DC - 20007
202-333-8931
District of Columbia County
Non Profit Apartment

Cherry Affordable Housing - Washington

1090 Vermont Ave Nw Ste 400
Washington, DC - 20005
202-789-5300
District of Columbia County
Non Profit Apartment

Coastal Affordable Housing - Washington

1090 Vermont Ave Nw Ste 400
Washington, DC - 20005
(202)789-5300
District of Columbia County
Non Profit Apartment

Forest Park Affordable Housing - Washington

1090 Vermont Ave Nw Ste 400
Washington, DC - 20005
202-789-5300
District of Columbia County
Non Profit Apartment

Foxwood Affordable Housing - Washington

1090 Vermont Ave Nw Ste 400
Washington, DC - 20005
202-789-5300
District of Columbia County
Non Profit Apartment

Great Lakes Affordable Housing - Washington

1090 Vermont Ave Nw Ste 400
Washington, DC - 20005
(202)789-5300
District of Columbia County
Non Profit Apartment

Hollybush Afforable Housing - Washington

1090 Vermont Ave Nw Ste 400
Washington, DC - 20005
(202)789-5300
District of Columbia County
Non Profit Apartment

Housing Opportunities For Women - Washington

1242 Florida Ave Ne
Washington, DC - 20002

District of Columbia County
Non Profit Apartment

Indiana Affordable Housing - Washington

1090 Vermont Ave Nw Ste 400
Washington, DC - 20005
202-789-5300
District of Columbia County
Non Profit Apartment

Interstate I Affordable Housing

Interstate I Affordable Housing - Washington

1090 Vermont Ave Nw Ste 400
Washington, DC - 20005
202-789-5300
District of Columbia County
Non Profit Apartment

Jamestown Affordable Housing - Washington

1090 Vermont Ave Nw Ste 400
Washington, DC - 20005
202-789-5300
District of Columbia County
Non Profit Apartment

National Affordable Housing Training Institute

National Affordable Housing Training Institute - Washington

630 I St Nw
Washington, DC - 20001
(202)289-3500
District of Columbia County
Non Profit Apartment

National Trust For Historic Preservation In The Us

National Trust For Historic Preservation In The Us - Washington

1785 Massachusetts Ave NW
Washington, DC - 20036
(202)588-6000
District of Columbia County
Non Profit Apartment

Ncb Capital Impact

Ncb Capital Impact - Washington

1725 Eye St Nw
Washington, DC - 20006
(202)336-7700
District of Columbia County
Non Profit Apartment

New Orleans Affordable Housing - Washington

1090 Vermont Ave Nw Ste 400
Washington, DC - 20005
(202)789-5300
District of Columbia County
Non Profit Apartment

New Wilmington Affordable Housing, - Washington

1090 Vermont Avenue, NW 400
Washington, DC - 20005
202-789-5300
District of Columbia County
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Apartment Costs (user reports): If you know apartment costs could you please let me know.
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Non Profit Apartment

Northwest Church Family Network, - Washington

216 New York Ave Nw
Washington, DC - 20001
(202)347-5660
District of Columbia County
Non Profit Apartment

Orange Affordable Housing - Washington

1090 Vermont Ave Nw Ste 400
Washington, DC - 20005
202-789-5300
District of Columbia County
Non Profit Apartment

Piedmont Affordable Housing - Washington

1090 Vermont Avenue Nw
Washington, DC - 20005
(202)789-5300
District of Columbia County
Non Profit Apartment

Stewards Of Affordable Housing For The Future

Stewards Of Affordable Housing For The Future - Washington

555 11th Street NW
Washington, DC - 20004
(202)737-5970
District of Columbia County
Non Profit Apartment

Transitional Housing Corp.

Transitional Housing Corp. - Washington

5101 16th St NW
Washington, DC - 20011
(202) 291-5535
District of Columbia County
Non Profit Apartment

Trust For Affordable Housing - Washington

11 Dupont Cir Nw Ste 400
Washington, DC - 20036
202-783-0800
District of Columbia County
Non Profit Apartment

54th Street Housing - Washington

431 54th Street Se
Washington, DC - 20019
919-734-1111
District of Columbia County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Carmel Plaza North

Carmel Plaza North - Washington

200 K St Nw
Washington, DC - 20001
202-898-0660
District of Columbia County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Capital Commons

Capital Commons - Washington

4202 13th St Nw
Washington, DC - 20011
202-726-5833
District of Columbia County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Anchor Housing

Anchor Housing - Washington

1609 Lawrence St Ne
Washington, DC - 20018
202-635-5900
District of Columbia County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Atlantic Terrace

Atlantic Terrace - Washington

4301 Third St S.e.
Washington, DC - 20032
202-561-8600
District of Columbia County
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Apartment Costs (user reports): 2br flat rent 1,085.00
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HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Atlantic Gardens

Atlantic Gardens - Washington

4216 4th St Se
Washington, DC - 20032
202-561-8600
District of Columbia County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Allen House - Affordable Community

Allen House - Affordable Community - Washington

3760 Minn Ave NE
Washington, DC - 20019
(202) 397-1862
District of Columbia County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Capitol Hill Towers

Capitol Hill Towers - Washington

900 G St Ne
Washington, DC - 20002
202-543-1890
District of Columbia County
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Apartment Costs (user reports): ACCORDING TO INCOME
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Are Utilities included in rent? (user reports): ALL UTILITIES ARE INCLUDED
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HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Brookland Manor Aka Brentwood Village

Brookland Manor Aka Brentwood Village - Washington

2400 14th Street Ne
Washington, DC -
202-529-3150
District of Columbia County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Campbell Heights

Campbell Heights - Washington

2001 15th St Nw
Washington, DC - 20009
202-483-6694
District of Columbia County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Benning Courts

Benning Courts - Washington

1703 Benning Rd Ne
Washington, DC - 20002
202-396-2512
District of Columbia County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Azeeze Bates

Azeeze Bates - Washington

1521 F St Ne
Washington, DC - 20002
202-396-2512
District of Columbia County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Benning Road Apartments

Benning Road Apartments - Washington

4461 Benning Road Se
Washington, DC - 20019
202-388-3900 x1
District of Columbia County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

1330 7th Street Apartments

1330 7th Street Apartments - Washington

1330 7th St Nw
Washington, DC - 20001
202-387-7558
District of Columbia County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Capital Manor Cooperative

Capital Manor Cooperative - Washington

1436 W St Nw
Washington, DC - 20009
202-265-0917
District of Columbia County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Carver Hall Apartments - Washington

2338 Pitts Pl Se
Washington, DC - 20020
(202)678-3888
District of Columbia County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Asbury Dwellings - Washington

1616 Marion St Nw
Washington, DC - 20001
(202) 745-7334
District of Columbia County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Benning Park Terrace - Washington

5113 Fitch Street Se
Washington, DC - 20019
(202) 582-2100
District of Columbia County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Beecher Cooperative - Washington

2307 41st St Nw
Washington, DC - 20007
(202) 333-1681
District of Columbia County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Pennsylvania Place - Washington

103 E. Pennsylvania Ave.
Washington, DC -
509-649-2281
District of Columbia County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Benning Heights - Washington

4806 Alabama Ave Se
Washington, DC -
(202)583-0454
District of Columbia County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Tips for Finding Low-Income Housing in Washington, DC

  • 1. Check with local social service agencies. Many social service agencies offer affordable housing programs or can provide you with information on affordable housing resources in your area.
  • 2. HUD Exchange: The HUD Exchange website provides information on a variety of federal housing programs, including Section 8 and HOME.
  • 3. National Low Income Housing Coalition: The NLIHC website provides information on affordable housing programs and policies at the national and state levels.

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