The DC Sustainable Energy Utility (DCSEU) has been afforded a great opportunity to further expand its work in the Low Income space, via the NEW Low Income Prescriptive Program. This is a prescriptive program that will provide enhanced rebates for qualifying Energy Star or DLC listed Light Bulbs, Fixtures and Sensors installed in a multifamily properties, shelters, or clinics that serves income-qualified District residents.

Ready to apply?
Please submit an application along with supporting documentation for approval to IncomeQualified@dcseu.com

Income  Eligibility:
1) Project site must be located in Washington, DC
2) “Low-Income Housing” is defined as the District’s stock of affordable, low-income housing. It is defined as either:

a.  Households that have annual incomes equal to or below 80% of the Area Median Income (“AMI”) or 60% of the State Median Income (“SMI”)
b.  A multifamily building where at least 66% of the households meet the definition of “low-income households” listed above
c.  Buildings owned by non-profit organizations or government that meet the definition of “low-income households” listed above in (a) , or
d.  Buildings where there are contracts or other legal instruments in place that assure that at least 66% of the housing units in the building will be occupied by low-income households.

If you are interested in submitting a project or projects for consideration or if you would like to know more. Feel free reach out to the DCSEU team by emailing  IncomeQualified@dcseu.com.

Please also forward this email to others in your network who may be interested in taking advantage of this opportunity.

Photos courtesy of Wiencek + Associates Architects + Planners and Wesley Housing

Last month several HAND members celebrated the grand opening of The Fallstead at Lewinsville Center, a senior housing community in McLean, VA. The Fallstead offers 72 one-bedroom and 10 two-bedroom modern, independent-living rental units for persons 62 years of age and older whose household income is at or below 50% of the area median income (AMI), according to a press release.

Wiencek + Associates Architects + Planners served as the Architect, Hamel Builders as the General Contractor, and Wesley Housing as the Developer.

Community amenities include an on-site fitness center, business center, library, a landscaped courtyard, and community garden. 10% of the units are fully accessible for individuals with mobility impairments and 2% are fully accessible for individuals with vision and hearing impairments. The community is built to Virginia Housing Development Authority (VHDA) Universal Design and EarthCraft Multifamily Platinum Design standards.

Check out a full profile on the Fallstead here. HAND congratulates all the partners involved!