This bill requires the District's Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE) to create a system that automatically enrolls eligible low-income households in utility affordability programs using data from other agencies. It mandates that the Department of Human Services (DHS) and Department of Health Care Finance (DHCF) share enrollment data from income-based programs like SNAP, TANF, and Medicaid with DOEE - **only after households affirmatively consent** to the data sharing. Households automatically enrolled must receive clear notice about their enrollment, expected benefit dates, and amounts. The policy directly affects low-income residents who currently face high energy burdens (nearly 16% of income for some), streamlining access to existing utility assistance without requiring new applications.
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.
This bill requires DC Water to provide residential tenants with copies of their water bills and allows them to apply directly for utility assistance programs. It primarily affects low-income renters - especially Black households who disproportionately rent - who often face water disconnections because landlords, not tenants, are responsible for payments. Key provisions let tenants pay their share directly to DC Water, with those payments counted as rent reduction (reducing the amount tenants owe landlords). This aims to prevent service interruptions by making assistance programs more accessible to eligible tenants who previously couldn't enroll without paying overdue bills.
This resolution authorizes the District of Columbia to issue up to $37.5 million in tax-exempt revenue bonds for the USBC Economic Development Corporation (a nonprofit) to finance the acquisition and renovation of properties at 1900 W Place, NE, and adjacent sites (including 1301 W Street, NE, and a parking lot) in Ward 5, Washington, D.C. The bonds, backed solely by the project's revenue - not the District's general funds or taxes - will be used to cover development costs, with the District having no financial liability if the project underperforms. The resolution explicitly states the bonds are "without recourse to the District," meaning the city won't be responsible for repayment or use its taxing power. The USBC Economic Development Corporation, as the borrower, will directly benefit from the loan of bond proceeds to transform these properties into a headquarters facility.
This resolution approves a $3.8 million contract between the District of Columbia Housing Authority (DCHA) and Hamel Builders Inc. for pre-construction, resident relocation, and building services at Villager Apartments, a public housing property. The contract covers up to 542 days of work and requires Council approval under D.C. public procurement rules. It directly affects DCHA (the housing authority managing the property) and Hamel Builders Inc. (the contractor), with residents of Villager Apartments as the primary indirect beneficiaries. The resolution formalizes the financial terms and timeline without altering housing policies or creating new obligations.
This resolution declares an emergency to amend the District of Columbia Housing Authority Act of 1999 and related laws. It revises the DCHA board structure, updates the public housing resident bill of rights, adjusts board stipends under the Merit Personnel Act, and updates terminology in the Confirmation Act. These changes ensure DCHA can prepare for a permanent board structure before the summer recess, following delays in finalizing the RENTAL Act of 2025.
This bill (B 26-0172) approves five contract modifications (M0009-M0013) to an existing agreement with KBEC Group, Inc., for case management services under the District of Columbia’s Family Rehousing and Stabilization Program (FRSP). It authorizes payment of $1,403,657.97 for services already provided and to be provided during option year two of the contract, continuing support for homeless families receiving short-term rental and utility assistance. The bill does not create new policy or change program eligibility - it solely approves a procedural contract amendment for an ongoing service. This emergency measure must be enacted within 90 days.
This bill temporarily amends District laws to clarify DC Water's billing and disconnection procedures for customers. It requires DC Water to provide multilingual services (adding it to the Language Access Act), caps late payment penalties at 10% after 30 days and 1% monthly after 60 days, and mandates monthly reports to the Council and tenant advocates on disconnection notices, actual disconnections, and service restorations. It also updates notice rules to require 30-day written warnings in English, Spanish, or other languages spoken by occupants before disconnection. The bill directly affects DC Water customers (residents and property owners) and requires DC Water to submit detailed monthly data on service disruptions.
This resolution extends foreclosure protections for District of Columbia homeowners who applied for the DC Homeowner Assistance Fund (DC HAF) before September 30, 2022 and have pending applications. It prevents a lapse in these protections by requiring continued moratorium on foreclosures until their cases are resolved, pending approval, payment, or appeal. The resolution also mandates that foreclosure notices must include information about the DC HAF program, ensuring affected homeowners are informed of available assistance. It addresses delays reported by legal services providers as the current moratorium expires May 1, 2025. (PR 26-0152)
The Uniform Mortgage Modification Act of 2025 (B 26-0448) creates legal "safe harbors" for mortgage modifications, protecting both residential homeowners and commercial businesses from foreclosure by clarifying that specific changes to mortgages - like adjusted payments - do not affect the mortgage's priority or require recording. It explicitly states that modifications within these safe harbors (e.g., adjusting interest rates or terms) will not be treated as novations, ensuring the mortgage continues to secure the obligation as modified. The bill excludes modifications that materially prejudice junior lienholders and aims to reduce legal uncertainty, saving borrowers time and money. This proposed law aligns with a uniform model already adopted in Utah and Nevada, though it remains a pending District of Columbia bill.
