With its sparkling water views, brand new buildings, and bustling restaurants and shops, The Wharf is where people want to be in the District. And with more than 30 percent of affordable and workforce apartments, it is also a place that a wide variety of people are able to call their home. In fact, no residents were displaced to build The Wharf—instead, the community now offers 649 new apartments, 200 of which are affordable and workforce apartments.
Located in the two rental buildings, Incanto and The Channel, the affordable and workforce apartments offer all residents the same access to their respective building’s amenities and services. The result is a seamless blend of people of all walks of life living and enjoying their neighborhood together.
For Phase 1 of The Wharf, tenants for the affordable and workforce apartments were selected through a lottery administered by the DC Department of Housing, from more than 4,000 applicants. Phase 2 will see an additional 115 affordable and workforce apartments made available to tenants.
Rents for affordable and workforce apartments are based on the median family income (MFI) and break allotments down to 30%, 60%, 100%, and 120% of MFI, which means that The Wharf is able to offer a home to DC residents with annual incomes of $29,800 for a family of three.
In addition to the multifamily housing options, The Wharf features the condominiums at VIO and 525 Water, which contribute to the growing tax base and revenues that benefit the District of Columbia and its residents as a whole. 525 Water featured five homes at 50% MFI and six homes at 80% MFI, and purchasers were selected through the DHCD lottery process.
Whether you’re looking for something specific or simply like to spend a few hours in our unique collection of stores, chances are you’ll find just what you’re looking for at our shops at The Wharf. And, of course, you can always treat yourself to a delicious dessert—or celebrate your shopping finds with a drink at one of our restaurants.
Explore RetailersFresh seafood is a given at DC’s Southwest Waterfront. But The Wharf offers more, including a wide selection of distinctive choices for food, drinks, and entertainment while you eat. Watch the chefs prepare your meal. Listen to live music. Or just people-watch while you savor the flavors of The Wharf.
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