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District of Columbia
These resources – like the public health crisis itself – are constantly evolving and are only current as to the date of publication. This page was last updated on September 3, 2020.
For more up-to-date information on the relief programs available in the District of Columbia, we recommend that you visit D.C.'s COVID-19 Recovery Resources or Food Resources.
Housing-Related Relief Programs
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Owners’ Rights, Mortgage Payments, and Foreclosure Relief
As part of the COVID-19 Response Emergency Amendment Act of 2020, D.C. has required mortgage lenders to develop and implement a deferment program for residential and commercial mortgage borrowers, which offers a 90-day deferment program, permanently … » more information -
Tenant-Based Rental Assistance Program
The Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) has developed a $1.5 million program funded to offer tenant-based rental assistance to low-income renters in affordable housing communities, that have lost income during the COVID-19 public … » more information
Insurance-Related Relief Programs
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Shared Work Unemployment Insurance Program
An employer who experiences a sharp temporary reduction in activity due to economic conditions (e.g., public emergency due to COVID-19) may consider using Shared Work Unemployment Insurance Program (Shared Work) as an alternative to layoffs. It is … » more information -
COVID-19 Benefits Offered by DC Health Link Providers, Special Open Enrollment Period for Uninsured, and COVID-19 Testing Coverage
DC Health Link’s website provides an exemplar list of benefits offered by DC Health Link providers including Aetna, CareFirst, Kaiser Permanente, and UnitedHealthcare. Specific questions are answered, including whether insurance will cover COVID-19 … » more information -
Guidance on Medical Coverage through Medicaid, DC Healthcare Alliance, and Immigrant Children’s Program
The District of Columbia Department of Human Services offers medical coverage to income-eligible residents through Medicaid, the DC Healthcare Alliance (“Alliance”), and DC Healthy Families programs. Newly unemployed individuals who are also newly … » more information -
Unemployment Insurance Benefits
Unemployment insurance benefits are generally available to individuals who have been separated from employment through no fault of their own. As part of the COVID-19 Response Emergency Amendment Act of 2020, the D.C. Council has provided access to … » more information
Tax-Related Relief Programs
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Credit for Family Leave for Certain Self-Employed Individuals
This section of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the “FFCRA”) creates a refundable income tax credit for self-employed individuals who would otherwise be entitled to paid sick leave under the Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion … » more information -
Payroll Credit for Required Family Leave
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the “FFCRA”) provides a tax credit to eligible employers for wages required to be paid under the Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act (the “EFMLEA”). » more information -
Payroll Credit for Required Paid Sick Leave
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act provides a tax credit to eligible employers for wages paid under the Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act (the “EPSLA”). » more information -
Special Rule Related to Tax on Employers
This section of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the “FFCRA”) exempts employers from employer-side Federal Insurance Contributions Act (“FICA”) (or employer-side taxes under the parallel social security system for railroads (“RRTA”)) … » more information
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