The outdoor terrace at Vela apartments in The Yards in Washington, DC.
The pool at Vela apartments in The Yards in Washington, DC.
The outdoor terrace at Vela apartments in The Yards in Washington, DC.
The pool at Vela apartments in The Yards in Washington, DC.

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Affordable Housing at Vela in DC

Vela offers an elevated lifestyle with affordable housing in Washington, DC. Now leasing, this 11-story community features 76 apartments reserved for households with a gross income at or below 50% of the area median income for household size. To begin, provide your full name and a form of contact here. You will then receive an email/SMS invitation to complete your initial application.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Household must meet Resident Selection Criteria, including credit and criminal background screening.
  • Applicant’s household size must be appropriate for the apartment (minimum of one per bedroom and maximum of two per bedroom plus one).
  • Households must have gross income at or below 50% of the Area Medium Income for family size. See Chart below.
  • Households must disclose all income and assets and asset income is included in the calculation of total household income. Assets in restricted retirement accounts (the applicant cannot access the account without retiring or terminating employment) are not included in the calculation of total household assets.

Current Income Limits*

Household Size50% Income Limit140% Rule
1 person$58,150$81,410
2 persons$66,450$93,030
3 persons$74,750$104,650
4 persons$83,050$116,270
5 persons$89,700$125,580
6 persons$96,350$134,890
7 persons$103,000$144,200
Maximum Allowable1 Bedroom2 Bedroom3 Bedroom
Maximum Monthly Rent$1,557$1,868$2,159
Average % of change from previous rents1.3%1.25%1.31%
Minimum Income Requirements:$46,710$56,040$64,770

* HUD Income Limits (Income Limits are subject to change annually.)

  • Rent is determined based on the income limits and unit size.
  • All household members age 18 and over must sign a Tenant Income Certification (TIC), certifying that household composition, income, assets and other information contained on the TIC is true and accurate.
  • All household members age 18 and over must sign a Lease Agreement, an Affordable Housing Program Lease Addendum outlining Program requirements, a VAWA addendum, and any other required move-in documentation.
  • Recertification is required annually to determine continued eligibility. Household income may increase up to 140% of the current income limit adjusted for household size.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Curious to learn more about the process and understand if you qualify for affordable housing at Vela in DC? Scroll through the below commonly asked questions and contact us if you have more.

Who should apply?

Qualification is based on household and income as noted in this chart. Area Median Income limits are established annually by the DC Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD). Contact us and our team can share more details.

How do I apply?

To begin, provide your full name and a form of contact here. You will then receive an email/SMS invitation to complete your initial application.

I need support with the form, who can I contact?

For support, please contact our team by calling (202) 280-1800 or by emailing vela@prontohousing.io.

Learn More About Qualifications

Curious about the process and whether you qualify for affordable housing at Vela? Households must meet resident selection criteria, disclose income and assets, and complete required certifications. Our leasing team can walk you through eligibility criteria, current income limits, and next steps.

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The game room at Vela apartments in The Yards in Washington, DC.

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