Housing

signed · District of Columbia · Legislature Mar 14, 2025

PR 26-0022: Eastern Branch Boys and Girls Club Disposition Extension Approval Resolution of 2025

This resolution extends the deadline for the Mayor to sell the District-owned property at 261 17th Street, SE (the former Eastern Branch Boys and Girls Club) from December 5, 2024, to December 5, 2026. The extension is required to allow the developer, Morningstar Community Development, to secure final approvals for a zoning map amendment and additional zoning relief needed to proceed with redevelopment. The project plans to transform the site into 35 residential units (including 11 affordable units) and 2,500 square feet of community space. It directly affects the District government's property disposition timeline and the developer's project schedule.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill extends deadline to enable redevelopment of property into 35 residential units including 11 affordable units, directly advancing affordable housing development.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

signed · District of Columbia · Legislature Mar 14, 2025

PR 26-0082: Local Rent Supplement Program Contract No. 2025-LRSP-01A with 2151 California Associates LLC Approval Resolution of 2025

This resolution approves a 20-year long-term subsidy contract (Contract No. 2025-LRSP-01A) between the District of Columbia Housing Authority (DCHA) and 2151 California Associates LLC. It authorizes an annual subsidy of $125,400 to support three affordable housing units at The Bobbi Apartments (2151 California Street, NW) for extremely low-income residents earning 30% or less of the area median income. The contract operates under the existing Local Rent Supplement Program (LRSP), which provides housing subsidies for extremely low-income households, including the chronically homeless and individuals with disabilities. This resolution does not create new policy but formally approves a specific housing subsidy agreement.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingApproves $125,400 annual subsidy for 3 affordable housing units targeting extremely low-income residents (30% AMI) under LRSP program.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

signed · District of Columbia · Legislature Mar 14, 2025

PR 26-0102: Residential Building Permit Classification Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2025

This resolution declares an emergency to adjust property tax classification rules for commercial-to-residential conversions in Washington, D.C. It allows developers to change a property's tax classification from commercial (Class 2) to residential (Class 1A) after obtaining a building permit for residential conversion, rather than waiting until construction is 100% complete and the building is in use. This directly affects developers converting commercial properties (like office buildings) to residential use, reversing a recent policy that required full completion before tax rate changes. The change aims to support the Housing in Downtown Program by reducing tax burdens during conversion projects, which can take years to complete.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesAllows developers to switch to lower residential tax classification earlier, reducing municipal revenue during conversions and creating a tax break for commercial developers.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingEnables faster residential conversions by adjusting tax classification rules, directly advancing housing development through streamlined commercial-to-residential conversions.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

signed · District of Columbia · Legislature Mar 14, 2025

PR 26-0088: Local Rent Supplement Contract Number 2025-LRSP-02A with Flats at South Capitol LLC Approval Resolution of 2025

This resolution approves a 15-year, $486,960 annual subsidy for 22 affordable housing units at Flats at South Capitol Apartments (3838 South Capitol Street SE). It directly supports extremely low-income households (earning 30% or less of the area median income) by enabling the property owner, Flats at South Capitol LLC, to lease units at subsidized rates through the District’s Local Rent Supplement Program (LRSP). The subsidy, funded by DCHA, ensures long-term affordability for these specific units without requiring new legislation. This is a routine approval of an existing housing contract, not a policy change.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingApproves $486,960 annual subsidy for 22 affordable units targeting 30% AMI households via LRSP, directly funding long-term housing affordability.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

signed · District of Columbia · Legislature Feb 28, 2025

B 26-0076: Certificate of Assurance Moratorium Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2025

This bill extends a moratorium on certificates of assurance for rent-stabilized properties in Washington D.C. It prohibits landlords from requesting these certificates and blocks the Mayor from issuing them, beginning November 2, 2020. The moratorium directly affects property owners in rent-stabilized housing who would otherwise seek these certificates to adjust rents. The law is structured as a temporary 90-day emergency measure under D.C. Home Rule Act provisions. It does not change existing rent stabilization rules but halts a specific administrative process for affected properties.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill prohibits rent adjustments for stabilized housing by blocking certificates of assurance, directly strengthening tenant protections against rent hikes in rent-stabilized properties.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

signed · District of Columbia · Legislature Feb 28, 2025

PR 26-0067: Multiyear Contract No. DHCD-2025-50 with Jubilee Housing, Inc. Approval Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2025

This bill approves a 20-year contract with Jubilee Housing, Inc. to provide 18 permanently affordable re-entry supportive housing units at 1721-1725 Kalorama Road NW (Ward 1) for returning citizens with incomes at 30% of the median family income. The contract, totaling $33.6 million over 20 years ($1.4 million in FY 2025), includes rent subsidies and supportive services for these units. The emergency resolution allows expedited approval to fast-track housing availability for this vulnerable population. It directly affects 18 households and aligns with the Reentry Housing and Services Program Act of 2021.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeFunds 18 re-entry housing units with supportive services for returning citizens, directly reducing recidivism through rehabilitation - a core criminal justice reform priority.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingApproves $33.6M contract for 18 permanently affordable housing units with rent subsidies for low-income returning citizens, directly advancing affordable housing access.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

signed · District of Columbia · Legislature Feb 14, 2025

PR 26-0055: Transfer of Jurisdiction Over the Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium Campus Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2025

This emergency resolution transfers jurisdiction of the Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium Campus (over 7 million square feet of waterfront property) from the National Park Service to the District of Columbia, as required by federal law (D.C. RFK Stadium Campus Revitalization Act, Pub. L. No. 118-274). It enables the District to begin revitalizing the campus for housing, jobs, parks, sports, and recreational facilities along the Anacostia River. The transfer must occur within 180 days of the federal law's enactment, making prompt approval necessary.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingEnables housing development on 7M sq ft waterfront property via jurisdiction transfer for revitalization, explicitly listing housing as a key purpose.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

signed · District of Columbia · Legislature Feb 14, 2025

PR 26-0045: Certificate of Assurance Moratorium Congressional Review Emergency Declaration of 2025

This resolution declares an emergency to maintain a freeze on new applications for certificates of assurance under DC's rent stabilization laws. It prevents a legal gap between the expiration of an emergency moratorium (February 20, 2025) and the start of a new temporary moratorium (March 6, 2025). The resolution ensures continuous protection for rent-stabilized properties during congressional review of related legislation, without changing the underlying rent stabilization policy.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingMaintains rent stabilization moratorium to prevent gaps in tenant protections during congressional review, ensuring continuous rent-stabilized housing protections.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

signed · District of Columbia · Legislature Feb 14, 2025

PR 26-0056: Transfer of Jurisdiction Over the Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium Campus Emergency Approval Resolution of 2025

This bill approves the transfer of jurisdiction over the Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium Campus (approximately 177 acres) from the National Park Service to the District of Columbia. The transfer is required by the federal D.C. Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium Campus Revitalization Act (approved January 6, 2025), which mandates completion within 180 days. This resolution allows the District to control the waterfront property for redevelopment, including housing, jobs, parks, and recreational facilities along the Anacostia riverfront. The District already leases the land from the National Park Service, and this transfer enables expanded uses permitted by federal law.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingEnables redevelopment including housing on 177-acre campus, facilitating future housing development as part of revitalization.80% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

signed · District of Columbia · Legislature Feb 7, 2025

B 26-0001: Rent Stabilized Housing Inflation Protection Continuation Emergency Amendment Act of 2025

This bill limits annual rent increases for rent-stabilized housing in Washington D.C. for two years (May 2023-April 2025), affecting tenants in stabilized units. It caps general rent increases at 6% annually or the Consumer Price Index (CPI-W) plus 2%, with a 12% total cap over two years. For units leased to home/community-based services providers or occupied by elderly/disabled tenants, increases are capped at 4% annually or the Social Security COLA, with an 8% total cap. The bill applies retroactively to rent increases issued before its effective date.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill caps rent increases for stabilized housing, protecting tenants from excessive hikes and advancing affordable housing through tenant protections.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing