EXHIBIT 27
EXHIBIT 23





                        INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT


We  consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statement  (No.
33-64144) of Washington Homes, Inc. on Form S-8 of our report dated September
12,  1997,  incorporated by reference in this Annual Report on Form  10-K  of
Washington Homes, Inc. for the year ended July 31, 1997.



DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP


Washington, D.C.
October 28, 1997