Housing

signed · District of Columbia · Legislature Dec 5, 2025

B 26-0453: Avanti Real Estate Services, LLC Real Property Tax Relief Emergency Act of 2025

This emergency bill authorizes the District's Chief Financial Officer to forgive up to $377,000 in real property taxes and related charges for a specific property at 3421 14th Street, N.W. (Lot 123, Square 2836), owned by Avanti Real Estate Services, LLC. The tax relief is conditional on the property being actively used for real estate services focused on creating generational wealth through homeownership, employing District residents, and providing industry training. The bill also cancels any pending tax sales for the forgiven debt and expires after 90 days.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingTax relief conditioned on promoting homeownership, employment, and training in housing sector aligns with affordable housing goals.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

signed · District of Columbia · Legislature Nov 21, 2025

PR 26-0325: Green Housing Coordination Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2025

This resolution amends housing and building codes to adjust net zero energy standards for large residential and mixed-use projects receiving funding from the District's Housing Production Trust Fund. It removes requirements that previously applied through building permits, instead directing these standards to be enforced via the funding solicitation and award process. This change primarily affects developers and housing providers seeking District funding for new construction or major renovations, aiming to prevent delays in housing projects. The resolution also streamlines processes for the DC Housing Authority (DCHA) to implement energy improvements without extending project timelines. It takes immediate effect as an emergency measure.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyAmends codes to enforce net zero energy standards via funding, promoting renewable energy adoption in housing projects.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill enforces net zero energy standards for funded housing projects, promoting energy efficiency and reducing emissions through adjusted building code requirements.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingAmends codes to streamline net zero standards for Housing Production Trust Fund-funded projects, facilitating development of large residential/mixed-use housing through funding process instead of permits.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

signed · District of Columbia · Legislature Oct 31, 2025

PR 26-0352: Assignment, Assumption and Amendment of Long term Subsidy Contract for the Sorrento Apartments by and among the District of Columbia Housing Authority, Jubilee Housing Limited Partnership II, and Jubilee ADMO Apartments LP Approval Resolution of 2025

This bill approves a 20-year extension and transfer of a long-term housing subsidy contract for the Sorrento Apartments (2233 18th Street NW) in Washington, D.C. It assigns the existing contract from Jubilee Housing Limited Partnership II to its affiliate, Jubilee ADMO Apartments LP, to enable rehabilitation financing for 17 affordable units. The contract extension (to February 2046) ensures continued funding for extremely low-income households (earning 0-30% of area median income), including homeless individuals and those with disabilities, under the District’s Local Rent Supplement Program. This administrative change directly affects the affordable housing residents at Sorrento Apartments without altering subsidy rates or tenant eligibility.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingExtends 20-year subsidy contract for Sorrento Apartments, ensuring continued funding for 17 extremely low-income units (0-30% AMI) and enabling rehabilitation financing.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

signed · District of Columbia · Legislature Oct 31, 2025

PR 26-0351: Assignment, Assumption and Amendment of Long Term Subsidy Contract for the Ritz Apartments by and among the District of Columbia Housing Authority, Jubilee Housing Limited Partnership and Jubilee ADMO Apartments LP Approval Resolution of 2025

This bill approves the transfer of a long-term housing subsidy contract for 18 affordable units at the Ritz Apartments (1631 Euclid Street, NW) from Jubilee Housing Limited Partnership to its affiliate, Jubilee ADMO Apartments LP. It extends the contract term by 20 years (to February 2046) to enable Jubilee ADMO to secure long-term financing for moderate building rehabilitation. The contract directly affects 18 extremely low-income residents (earning 0-30% of area median income) who rely on the District’s Local Rent Supplement Program for subsidized housing. The Council’s approval is required to legally assign the existing contract and extend its term without reissuing a competitive request for proposals.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingExtends 20-year subsidy contract for 18 affordable units serving extremely low-income residents, ensuring long-term financing for building rehabilitation and maintaining existing affordable housing.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

signed · District of Columbia · Legislature Oct 31, 2025

PR 26-0348: Assignment, Assumption and Amendment of Long Term Subsidy Contract for the Marietta Apartments by and among the District of Columbia Housing Authority, Jubilee Housing Limited Partnership, and Jubilee ADMO Apartments LP Approval Resolution of 2025

This bill approves the transfer and 20-year extension of a long-term subsidy contract for the Marietta Apartments, an affordable housing building at 2418 17th Street, NW. The contract, originally established in 2007 under the District's Local Rent Supplement Program, will move from Jubilee Housing Limited Partnership to its affiliate Jubilee ADMO Apartments LP to secure financing for moderate rehabilitation. The extension ensures continued funding for 9 affordable units serving extremely low-income residents (earning 0-30% of area median income), including chronically homeless individuals and people with disabilities, through 2046. This change maintains existing housing support without requiring a new competitive bidding process.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingExtends 20-year subsidy for 9 affordable units at Marietta Apartments, securing financing for rehabilitation and ensuring continued funding for extremely low-income housing.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

signed · District of Columbia · Legislature Oct 31, 2025

PR 26-0350: Assignment, Assumption and Amendment of Long term Subsidy Contract for the Mozart Apartments by and among the District of Columbia Housing Authority, Jubilee Housing Limited Partnership, and Jubilee ADMO Apartments LP Approval Resolution of 2025

This bill approves the transfer of a long-term rental subsidy contract for 14 affordable housing units at the Mozart Apartments (1630 Fuller Street, NW) from Jubilee Housing Limited Partnership to its affiliate Jubilee ADMO Apartments LP, extending the contract by 20 years until 2046. The contract subsidizes rents for extremely low-income residents (earning 0-30% of area median income), including the chronically homeless, elderly, and people with disabilities, as part of the District's Local Rent Supplement Program. The extension allows Jubilee ADMO to secure long-term financing for a moderate rehabilitation of the building while maintaining affordability for current residents. The transfer is permitted under District law without new competitive bidding because Jubilee ADMO is an affiliate of the current owner.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingExtends 20-year subsidy for 14 affordable units serving extremely low-income residents, including chronically homeless and disabled, ensuring continued housing stability.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

signed · District of Columbia · Legislature Oct 31, 2025

PR 26-0347: Assignment, Assumption and Amendment of Long term Subsidy Contract for the Euclid Apartments by and among the District of Columbia Housing Authority, Jubilee Housing Limited Partnership II, and Jubilee ADMO Apartments LP Approval Resolution of 2025

This bill would extend a 20-year housing subsidy contract for 35 affordable units at Euclid Apartments (1740 Euclid Street, NW) through 2046. It transfers the existing contract from Jubilee Housing Limited Partnership II to its affiliate Jubilee ADMO Apartments LP. The extension enables Jubilee ADMO to secure long-term financing for rehabilitation work on the building. This change ensures continued funding under D.C.'s Local Rent Supplement Program for extremely low-income residents living in these units.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingExtends 20-year subsidy for 35 affordable units, ensuring continued funding under D.C.'s Local Rent Supplement Program for extremely low-income residents.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

signed · District of Columbia · Legislature Oct 31, 2025

PR 26-0349: Assignment, Assumption and Amendment of Long Term Subsidy Contract for the Fuller Apartments by and among the District of Columbia Housing Authority, Jubilee Housing Limited Partnership, and Jubilee ADMO Apartments LP Approval Resolution of 2025

This bill approves an extension and transfer of a long-term housing subsidy contract for 7 affordable units at the Fuller Apartments (1650 Fuller Street, NW). It assigns the existing contract from Jubilee Housing Limited Partnership to its affiliate, Jubilee ADMO Apartments LP, and extends the contract term by 20 years (through 2046). This allows Jubilee ADMO to secure long-term financing for moderate rehabilitation of the building while continuing to provide affordable housing for extremely low-income residents, including the chronically homeless, elderly, and people with disabilities, under the District's Local Rent Supplement Program. The change directly affects the 7 subsidized units at Fuller Apartments and ensures ongoing funding for these housing costs.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingApproves 20-year subsidy extension for 7 affordable units at Fuller Apartments, ensuring continued affordability and enabling building rehabilitation while maintaining extremely low-income housing.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

signed · District of Columbia · Legislature Oct 31, 2025

PR 26-0329: Local Rent Supplement Program Contract Number 2025-LRSP-04A with PBS Property Holdings, LLC Approval Resolution of 2025

This resolution approves a 20-year contract (2025-LRSP-04A) between the District of Columbia Housing Authority (DCHA) and PBS Property Holdings, LLC to provide annual subsidies of $255,522 for eight affordable housing units at Kennedy Gardens Apartments (145 Kennedy Avenue, NW). The subsidy supports extremely low-income households (earning 30% or less of the area median income) by covering rental costs for these units under the District's Local Rent Supplement Program. The resolution authorizes the housing subsidy agreement but does not create new policy or alter existing law.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingApproves 20-year subsidy for 8 affordable units targeting 30% AMI households, directly funding housing assistance via Local Rent Supplement Program.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

signed · District of Columbia · Legislature Oct 1, 2025

B 26-0053: Vacant to Vibrant to Amendment Act of 2025

This bill creates several programs to address vacant and blighted properties in Washington, D.C. It requires the Department of Aging and Community Living to develop a "tangled title" information sheet for heirs inheriting property, which funeral homes must provide to survivors within five days of a death. The bill also establishes tax credits and abatements for renovating Class 3 and 4 properties (typically residential or commercial buildings), creates a single-family home rehabilitation program, and allows payment plans for delinquent real property taxes. These provisions directly affect property owners, heirs, and funeral service providers by streamlining property transfers, reducing blight, and incentivizing rehabilitation of underused buildings.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes tax credits/abatements for property renovation, directly providing tax relief to property owners and incentivizing fiscal investment in housing rehabilitation.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingCreates tax credits for rehabilitating residential properties and establishes single-family home rehabilitation program, directly advancing housing development and affordability.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing