District of Columbia Housing Finance Agency (DCHFA)
Celebrating 45 years of innovation advancing housing equity across all eight wards of Washington, D.C.
About DCHFA
For 45 years, DCHFA has been a cornerstone of affordable housing in Washington, D.C., leveraging Emphasys technology to turn mission into momentum.
We sat down with Director of Single Family programs, Tikisha Wilson and Thurston Ramey to explore their mission and impact—and how Emphasys Single Family Suite is streamlining the journey from application to close.
Mission & Impact
What drives DCHFA—and the difference their work is making across the District.
The Mission
DCHFA exists to advance housing equity and create generational stability in the District. Their work is rooted in education, strong partnerships, and innovative financing.
The Impact
In 2024–25, DCHFA financed 1,000+ affordable rental homes ,through programs like DC Open Doors, DC for Me, and the co-administered HPAP, more buyers found real paths to purchase.
DCHFA Launched
1979
District Impact
1000+ Families
Platform
LOTUS
Check out the Interview
Watch now as Emphasys’ James Dowd and Bhavya Bhatia sit down with DCHFA’s Tikisha Wilson (Director, Single Family Programs) and Thurston Ramey (VP, Technology & Business Intelligence) to discuss the people, policies, and processes moving Washingtonians from renter to homeowner. You’ll also hear how Emphasys’ Single Family Suite featuring LOTUS replaces manual steps with automated workflows—cutting rework and helping loans cross the finish line.
