NHPF CASE STUDY
17 Mississippi Apartments / Washington, DC PROJECT OVERVIEW
17 Mississippi is a transformative affordable housing development in Southeast Washington, DC, providing 41 high-quality homes for local artists and individuals transitioning out of homelessness through the Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) program. The six-story, 43,000-square-foot building integrates a two-level concrete podium with four wood-framed stories above, blending seamlessly into the hilly Ward 8 landscape. Its thoughtfully designed façade features Corten steel panels, brick, fiber cement, and corrugated metal to create a visually engaging and durable exterior. This fully affordable development has 20% of its units at 30% AMI and the balance at 50% AMI. The unit mix includes studios, one-bedroom, and three- bedroom apartments. A 1,000-square-foot artist studio and community gallery support local creatives, while sustainability remains a priority with certifications from Enterprise Green Community, Energy STAR, and DOE’s Zero Energy Ready Homes program. The $22.9 million project was funded through tax- exempt bonds, LIHTC investments, and support from the DC Housing Production Trust Fund. With its blend of sustainable design, community engagement, and targeted support services, 17 Mississippi serves as a model for inclusive, high-quality affordable housing in Washington, DC.
TYPE New Construction, Multifamily, Affordable Housing CLIENT District of Columbia Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) ROLE Developer, Owner DEVELOPMENT COST $22.9M SOURCES • $9M in 4% LIHTC equity from WNC & Associates
• $9M in DC gap financing • $10.3M Citi senior debt • $610,000 deferred developer fee DEVELOPMENT MIX • 41 Affordable Housing Units • 1,000 SF Artist Studio • Community Room/Gallery START TO COMPLETION 2021–2023
NHPF CASE STUDY
17 Mississippi Apartments / Washington, DC
RESIDENT VOICES One resident remarked “I was displaced for several years and Saja from The Franklin Johnston Group (TFJG) helped me finally get a place of my own and make it a home. She took her time in walking through the apartment with me and even set up some of the rooms for me, as a part of my move in. I am grateful for 17 Mississippi and for Saja’s help.”
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