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In observance of “Second Chance Month”, the DHS READY Center team is hosting a FAMM Foundation production screening of the documentary “District of Second Chances”. Learn more

The DHS ERAP application portal is open and accepting applications. The portal will remain open until 8,500 applications are receivedLearn more
 

Want to help? Here is how. Learn more

 

There is a Temporary Local Benefit to households receiving the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) for the period January 1, 2024, through September 30, 2024. Learn more

 

List Your Units Here Today! Read more
 

 

 

ESA Public Benefits Call Center - Welcome

Welcome to the ESA Public Benefits Call Center homepage. Your call is important to us. This page was designed to assist you in navigating and understanding call routing structure to better accommodate your needs with wait/hold times. The dashboard is updated every 15 minutes to help you determine the best time to call.

Call Center Agents answering the call may reroute the call to a specific team should the customer needs and/or requires additional support. The dashboard below provides estimated wait/hold times for each queue.

Our number is 202-727-5355, and we accept calls from 7:30 am - 4:45 pm, Monday through Friday.