Housing

signed · District of Columbia · Legislature Apr 11, 2025

PR 26-0154: Tenant Payment Plan Phasing Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2025

This resolution declares an emergency to extend the Tenant Payment Plan Phasing Continuation Temporary Act of 2024 (D.C. Law 25-211), which expires May 1, 2025. It ensures landlords must continue maintaining records of tenant payment plans for eligible renters affected by pandemic-related hardship through July 2025, preventing a legal gap before the existing 3-year record-keeping period ends. The resolution directly affects landlords (requiring continued record-keeping) and tenants (preserving access to existing payment plan frameworks). It does not create new rules but extends current emergency protections to avoid disruption.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingExtends tenant payment plan record-keeping, preserving protections for pandemic-affected renters against housing disruption and legal gaps.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tenant Rights

signed · District of Columbia · Legislature May 1, 2026

B 26-0429: LIHTC Rent Stabilization Exemption Clarification Amendment Act of 2025

This bill clarifies that properties participating in the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program are exempt from Washington, D.C.'s rent stabilization rules under the Rental Housing Act of 1985. It directly affects approximately 100 LIHTC-assisted properties housing over 11,000 affordable units, which faced uncertainty after a court ruling threatened to subject them to rent stabilization. The key provision amends the law to explicitly include LIHTC properties in the existing exemption for federally or publicly subsidized housing. This change ensures these properties remain financially viable for providers while preserving affordable housing for low- and moderate-income residents. The bill restores the longstanding interpretation of the exemption without altering the underlying affordability requirements.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesClarifies LIHTC properties exempt from rent stabilization to protect tax credit program, a fiscal policy90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill clarifies LIHTC properties are exempt from rent stabilization, protecting 11,000 affordable units from potential loss due to court ruling, sustaining housing affordability.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Housing Finance Tenant Rights

signed · District of Columbia · Legislature Jun 27, 2025

PR 26-0225: Georgia Avenue Acquisition Authority Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2025

This resolution declares an emergency to authorize the District of Columbia to immediately acquire six specific properties (Lots 809, 840, 841, 842, 843, and 848) on Georgia Avenue in Square 2937. These properties are currently underutilized, facing foreclosure, and at risk of becoming blighted, with the District aiming to redevelop them for neighborhood revitalization adjacent to a District-owned fire station (Engine 22). The emergency declaration bypasses standard legislative procedures to expedite acquisition and prevent further decline. The resolution takes effect immediately upon Council adoption.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingAcquires blighted properties for redevelopment to prevent deterioration and enable neighborhood revitalization, advancing housing development goals.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Community Development Mortgages

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

B 26-0310: Closing of a Portion of a Public Alley in Square 3524, S.O. 23-06402, Temporary Act of 2025

This bill closes a portion of a public alley in Square 3524 (Ward 5) to consolidate adjacent property parcels. It allows for the development of 27 residential units (combining townhouses and single-family homes) by reverting title to the closed alley land as shown on a Surveyor's plat. The closure requires two conditions: payment of $4,265 for removing street lighting and approval of a tree protection plan for a special tree on the site. The bill is temporary, expiring 225 days after enactment, and affects the property owner (Lot 53) and future residents of the development.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingEnables 27 residential units by consolidating parcels for housing development, directly advancing housing construction without restrictions.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Property Development

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introduced · District of Columbia · Legislature May 6, 2025

B 26-0197: Tenant Payment Plan Phasing Temporary Act of 2025

This bill requires landlords to maintain rent payment plans agreed upon between March 2020 and July 2022 for tenants facing pandemic-related financial hardship. It directly affects residential and small commercial tenants (under 6,500 sq. ft.) who demonstrated hardship from the COVID-19 emergency. Key provisions include banning fees/interest for payment plans, prohibiting credit reporting of plan-related rent, and preventing evictions for nonpayment during the plan period. Landlords must approve applications without requiring lump-sum payments and allow online/phone applications, with denied applicants able to file complaints with the Rent Administrator or Department of Licensing.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingPrevents evictions, bans fees/interest on pandemic rent plans, and protects tenant credit - direct tenant protection during housing hardship95% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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signed · District of Columbia · Legislature Jul 11, 2025

PR 26-0242: DC Housing Solutions, Inc. Revenue Bonds Project Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2025

This resolution authorizes $700 million in tax-exempt revenue bonds for DC Housing Solutions, Inc. (a nonprofit housing organization) to finance the renovation of 19 apartment buildings across seven Washington, D.C. wards, totaling approximately 3,500 rental units. The bonds will cover costs like building renovations, equipment, and interest, with proceeds directly loaned to the nonprofit for these projects. Crucially, the resolution states the bonds are "without recourse to the District," meaning the District of Columbia bears no financial liability if the nonprofit cannot repay the bonds. The emergency declaration aims to expedite this funding process amid current market conditions.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingFunds renovation of 3,500 rental units via nonprofit housing organization, directly supporting affordable housing development and preservation.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Housing Finance

in committee · District of Columbia · Legislature Mar 26, 2026

B 26-0443: DC Water Billing and Disconnection Modernization Amendment Act of 2025

This bill modernizes DC Water's billing and disconnection practices to protect tenants in rental properties, especially in master-metered buildings where a single meter serves the entire building. It requires DC Water to provide tenants with earlier, detailed notices about landlord payment delinquencies - including in their preferred language - and mandates monthly reports on disconnection actions. The bill also creates pathways for tenants to secure water service in their own name or seek alternative housing before disconnections occur. These changes aim to prevent tenants from losing critical water access due to landlords' unpaid bills while helping DC Water recover $36 million in outstanding debts.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill mandates tenant protections in water billing, requiring notices and service access pathways in rental properties, directly strengthening tenant rights within housing context.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Tenant Rights

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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

Tags Emergency Management

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

Sub-Topics Building Codes Property Taxes

in committee · District of Columbia · Legislature Jan 10, 2025

B 26-0008: Housing Capacity Preservation Amendment Act of 2025

The Housing Capacity Preservation Amendment Act of 2025 amends historic preservation law to ensure the Historic Preservation Review Board cannot require new construction projects to reduce housing units or density below what is permitted by current zoning rules. This directly affects developers and property owners seeking to build new housing in historic districts or near landmarks, as their projects require Board review. The key provision adds that the Board’s findings of incompatibility must not be based on requirements that would lower housing capacity - such as unit count or density - below the zoning allowance. The bill clarifies that historic preservation reviews must respect existing zoning standards, preventing the Board from imposing stricter housing limits than local zoning laws permit.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingPrevents Historic Preservation Review Board from requiring reduced housing units/density below zoning, enabling more housing development in historic districts.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Historic Preservation Zoning

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