Housing

introduced · District of Columbia · Legislature May 6, 2025

B 26-0194: Foreclosure Moratorium and Homeowner Assistance Fund Coordination Temporary Amendment Act of 2025

This bill temporarily extends foreclosure protections for District of Columbia homeowners who applied for the DC Homeowner Assistance Fund (DC HAF) before September 30, 2022, and whose applications are still pending (under review, approved, or under appeal). It prohibits residential foreclosures, sales, or redemption judgments under specific DC codes until DC HAF resolves the application or denies it following appeal. Lenders and housing entities must send notices to these homeowners before starting foreclosure actions, informing them about DC HAF’s potential to cover their debts and the September 30, 2022, application deadline. The protections apply only to those with pre-September 30, 2022, applications still pending as of September 30, 2022.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingExtends foreclosure moratorium for DC homeowners with pending HAF applications, preventing displacement and protecting housing stability for vulnerable residents.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Homeownership Mortgages

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signed · District of Columbia · Legislature May 16, 2025

PR 26-0186: Multiyear Contract Number 2025-LRSP-03A with 2607 Connecticut LLC Approval Resolution of 2025

This resolution approves a 20-year housing subsidy contract for two affordable units at 2607 Connecticut Avenue NW. It authorizes the District of Columbia Housing Authority to provide an annual subsidy of $50,116 to 2607 Connecticut LLC under the Local Rent Supplement Program (LRSP). The subsidy supports extremely low-income households (earning 30% or less of the area median income) by allowing the property owner to lease these units at below-market rates. The resolution is procedural, formally endorsing an existing agreement rather than creating new policy.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingApproves $50,116 annual subsidy for 2 affordable units targeting 30% AMI households under LRSP, directly funding affordable housing for extremely low-income tenants.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Historic Preservation Housing Finance Renters

in committee · District of Columbia · Legislature Jul 1, 2025

PR 26-0263: Closing of a Portion of a Public Alley in Square 3524, S.O. 23-06402, Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2025

This emergency resolution (PR 26-0263) authorizes the immediate closure of a specific portion of a public alley in Square 3524, Ward 5, to consolidate adjacent land. It enables the development of 27 residential units (including 3 affordable family-sized homes) in the Eckington neighborhood by allowing the alley to be reconfigured for housing. The resolution cites urgent project abandonment risks due to high costs, requiring expedited approval without standard review steps. It directly affects the developer, future residents, and public access to the alley, with no objection from relevant agencies.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingEnables 27 residential units including 3 affordable homes in Eckington, directly advancing affordable housing development through land consolidation and expedited approval.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Development Tags Emergency Management

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in committee · District of Columbia · Legislature Oct 30, 2025

B 26-0366: Flexible Rent Subsidy Program Amendment Act of 2025

This bill makes the District of Columbia's Flexible Rent Subsidy Pilot Program (DC Flex) permanent, replacing its temporary authorization set to expire in 2026. It provides eligible homeless or at-risk DC residents with a fixed annual subsidy - $9,600 for families and $8,280 for individuals (before October 2027), with higher amounts after that - to cover partial rent payments. The subsidy is deposited into a dedicated escrow account, which participants can only use for rent, not withdrawn as cash. Unlike housing vouchers that cover full rent, DC Flex offers "shallow" partial rent assistance, aiming to prevent homelessness while providing stability.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill makes DC Flex rent subsidy program permanent, providing fixed annual subsidies to homeless/at-risk residents for rent, directly advancing affordable housing and homelessness prevention.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Homelessness Renters Tenant Rights

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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

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Landlords Renters

died · District of Columbia · Legislature Jul 11, 2025

PR 26-0221: Family Re-Housing and Stabilization Program Rules Approval Resolution of 2025

PR 26-0221 is a resolution approving updated rules for Washington D.C.'s Family Re-Housing and Stabilization Program (FRSP), which provides time-limited rental assistance to District residents experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness. The approved rules require participants to increase their income during the program, limit housing costs to 30% of adjusted annual income, mandate service providers to assess eligibility for longer-term housing within 90 days, and establish financial incentives for achieving housing stability. The resolution also revises criteria for granting a one-time six-month extension of program assistance. These changes directly affect families receiving FRSP services, aiming to strengthen housing stability and economic security through revised program requirements.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingApproves FRSP rules requiring 30% housing cost cap, income growth, and 90-day transition to long-term housing, directly advancing homeless stabilization and affordable housing access.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Homelessness Renters

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signed · District of Columbia · Legislature Jul 25, 2025

PR 26-0274: Parkside Canopy Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2025

This resolution seeks to exempt specific Heritage Trees in the Parkside mixed-use development (Lots 865-869, Square 5056, Ward 7) from the Urban Forest Preservation Act's permit requirements for tree removal. It directly affects the Parkside project, which includes 209 affordable housing units and retail space (like a grocery store), already approved before the 2016 tree protection amendments. The resolution declares an emergency to bypass standard removal permits, arguing the project’s existing park and green space offset the tree loss. It aims to expedite the development’s construction without requiring the usual Special Tree removal permits under current law.

Topics ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentExempts Heritage Trees from Urban Forest Preservation Act permit requirements, weakening tree protection regulations for a development project.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingExempts trees to facilitate construction of 209 affordable housing units in Parkside project, enabling completion of approved housing development.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Forestry Natural Disasters Parks & Recreation Affordable Housing Historic Preservation Property Development

signed · District of Columbia · Legislature Jul 25, 2025

PR 26-0279: DC Water Disconnection and Billing Clarification Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2025

This emergency resolution clarifies that DC Water has authority to charge late fees for unpaid water bills (similar to sewer fees) and requires it to submit monthly reports on disconnection actions to the Council, Office of the Attorney General, and Office of the Tenant Advocate. It directly affects DC Water, ratepayers (especially tenants in multifamily buildings), and vulnerable populations who risk disconnection due to building owners' unpaid bills. Key provisions include confirming DC Water's legal authority to impose water late fees with the same limits as sewer fees, and mandating transparency about disconnection notices to enable better assistance for affected residents. The resolution responds to current issues, including 331 properties notified of disconnections as of May 2025, where tenants were unaware of building-level arrears.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires DC Water to report disconnection actions to Tenant Advocate, providing oversight to protect tenants in multifamily buildings from disconnection due to building owners' unpaid bills.80% confidence

Tags Emergency Management

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

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Housing Finance Renters

signed · District of Columbia · Legislature Feb 27, 2026

B 26-0219: Malcolm X Extension of Disposition Authority and Term Sheet Amendment Act of 2025

This bill extends the deadline for disposing of District-owned property at 1351 Alabama Avenue SE (Ward 8) from two to four years, until March 2027. It amends the development agreement to require 180 affordable rental housing units (for households earning 30-60% of median income), 7,500 sq ft of daycare space, 2,000 sq ft of retail space, and 43 parking spaces. The extension is needed because a highway restriction on the property - resolved in December 2024 - delayed development progress under the original timeline. The project directly affects Ward 8 residents by creating mixed-use affordable housing with community-serving spaces.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingMandates 180 affordable units (30-60% AMI) and development requirements for District property, advancing affordable housing goals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Property Development Renters