Rapid Re-Housing Reform Amendment Act of 2025
This bill (B 26-0050) reforms Washington, D.C.'s Rapid Re-Housing Program to directly affect homeless individuals and families currently in the program. It requires that participants pay no more than 30% of their income toward rent and mandates that the District assess them for permanent housing vouchers (including Targeted Affordable Housing) within six months of program entry. The bill makes case management services optional for participants and establishes new eligibility rules prioritizing those exiting Rapid Re-Housing without sufficient income to cover market-rate rent. It also defines "Targeted Affordable Housing" as long-term rental assistance for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness, with specific prioritization criteria for those transitioning from Rapid Re-Housing.
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Jan 2025
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Introduced Jan 13, 2025
Last action Feb 7, 2025
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Feb 7, 2025
Committee
Re-Referral published.
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Feb 4, 2025
Committee
Re-Referred to Committee on Human Services
legislature
Jan 21, 2025
Committee
Referred to Committee on Housing
legislature
Jan 13, 2025
Introduced
B26-0050 Introduced by Chairman Mendelson at Office of the Secretary
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Phil Mendelson
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