If you have never worked with the District of Columbia Housing Authority before, please follow the steps below to get started:

  • Submission of your first Lease Up Package will start the process of you becoming a DCHA Landlord. 
  • Enter your email address and create a password to create your Owner Portal account.
  • Login to your new account and then download the Lease Up Package.
  • Once you have completed the Lease Up Package, log in to your Owner Portal account and do the following:
    • Go to MOVES > UPLOAD MY RTA.
    • Enter your prospective Tenant’s Name and Unit Address
    • Enter your prospective Tenant’s Voucher Number (exclusion of this information may slow processing).
    • Click on "Select File" to attach your completed Lease Up Package.
    • Then, click on "Submit" to send the package to DCHA.

    ***Once you are logged in, please take a moment to review "Using the Message Center" on the Resources tab.  It provides valuable information regarding communication with DCHA.***

The password is required to be at least 8 characters long, must contain at least one lowercase letter, must contain at least one uppercase letter and must contain at least one number.