This bill amends the District of Columbia's Disabled Veterans Homestead Exemption law to extend the benefit to surviving spouses and domestic partners of veterans. It adds a new definition of "eligible spouse" to include those who were married to a veteran receiving the exemption or would have qualified for it. The change allows these survivors to claim the homestead exemption - which reduces property taxes - without needing to be veterans themselves. The amendment applies retroactively from October 1, 2022.
This bill creates a temporary "Stabilization and Reform Board" to govern the District of Columbia Housing Authority (DCHA), replacing its previous governing board. The new board requires 9 voting members with specific expertise (including housing development, affordable housing, federal regulations, and resident/voucher holder perspectives) and includes non-voting members from key city offices. It directly affects DCHA operations and the 50,000+ residents living in DCHA-managed housing by mandating the board to take specific actions to reform and revitalize the agency. The bill establishes this structure as an emergency measure to address DCHA's operational challenges.
This bill clarifies that rental units participating in the Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program are exempt from the District of Columbia's Rent Stabilization Program. It amends the Rental Housing Act to explicitly include LIHTC units in the exemption, removing ambiguity about their status. This directly affects landlords who receive LIHTC tax credits, ensuring these units are not subject to rent stabilization rules. The change is retroactive to the existing law but takes effect immediately as an emergency measure, remaining valid for 90 days.
The Portable Tenant Screening Report Amendment Act of 2025 (B 26-0477) requires District of Columbia housing providers to accept a single tenant screening report for 30 days when renting to prospective tenants, eliminating repeated application fees. The report must include name/contact info, credit history, current address, rental history, and eviction records, and must be provided at no cost to the tenant. This directly affects renters - especially low- and moderate-income residents - who currently pay multiple fees for similar screenings - and housing providers who must accept the reusable report instead of charging new fees. The bill prohibits housing providers from charging application fees or additional costs for using the report and bars them from denying applications based solely on the report's age.
This resolution approves final rules establishing the Peer Case Management Institute (PCMI) under DC's Homeless Services Reform Act. It creates a certification program for individuals with lived experience of homelessness to become peer case managers, training them to assist others navigating homeless services. The rules set eligibility criteria, require classroom training plus field practicum, and outline certification standards for DHS-funded homeless service agencies. This directly affects people experiencing homelessness (who become certified case managers) and DC homeless service providers who must hire certified peer case managers. The policy change creates a structured pathway to employment for this group while building a new workforce for homeless services.
The Housing Development Growth Amendment Act of 2025 creates a new Office of Social Housing Developments in Washington, D.C., to manage District-owned housing projects. It requires all new developments to be mixed-income (with at least two-thirds of units permanently affordable for extremely, very, and low-income households, where rent never exceeds 30% of household income) and mandates net-zero emissions construction. The bill also updates existing laws to allow the District to use vacant government property for these developments, access housing trust funds for financing, and establish tenant governance structures. This directly affects D.C. residents in affordable housing, the District government (which must appoint an Office Director), and future housing developers working with city-owned properties.
This bill approves five contract modifications (M0009-M0013) to an existing agreement with KBEC Group, Inc. for case management services supporting families in the District of Columbia’s Family Rehousing and Stabilization Program. It authorizes full payment for services provided under these modifications, increasing the contract value to $1.4 million for the period October 2024 through September 2025. The approval is requested as an emergency to ensure uninterrupted service delivery and compliance with District law requiring Council approval for contracts exceeding $1 million in a 12-month period. The resolution directly affects KBEC Group, Inc. and the families receiving housing support services.
This bill amends the 1999 Government Employer-Assisted Housing Program to explicitly include public transit employees as eligible participants. It adds a definition clarifying that "public transit employee" covers workers for Metrobus, Metrorail, MetroAccess, and DC Streetcar. The key change updates eligibility language in the law to list "public transit employee" alongside government workers, first-responders, and educators. This expands access to the existing home purchase assistance program for District transit workers without creating new funding or benefits. The bill does not alter the program's structure or costs, only its eligibility criteria.
This bill amends the term sheet for developing Parcel 13 on the St. Elizabeths East campus in Washington, D.C., to reflect updated project details and a new developer. It replaces the original developer (Neighborhood Development Corporation) with Dantes Partners Acquisitions LLC after the first developer ceased operations. The revised plan includes approximately 241 housing units (with senior living units), 5,000 square feet of gallery/retail space, and updated legal terms in the development agreement. The amendment ensures the project can proceed under the existing 2022 framework while adjusting for site conditions and developer changes.
The One Front Door Act of 2025 directs DC's Construction Codes Coordinating Board to amend building codes within two years to allow single entrance/egress stairways in multifamily residential buildings up to six stories. This change would replace the current requirement for two stairwells, which the bill states consumes valuable building space and increases construction costs. The bill requires the Board to consider fire safety factors like water supply, fire department response times, and best practices from cities like Seattle and New York that already permit single-stair buildings. It aims to make multifamily housing more affordable and feasible, particularly for smaller lots and infill projects, without compromising safety. The policy change would directly affect DC developers, builders, and future residents of multifamily housing.
