EXHIBIT 23



                          INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT


We consent to the  incorporation  by reference in  Registration  Statement  (No.
33-75305) of Washington Homes, Inc. on Form S-8 of our report dated September 6,
2000, appearing in this Annual Report on Form 10-K of Washington Homes, Inc. for
the year ended July 31, 2000.






DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP


McLean, Virginia
October 10, 2000