Housing

in committee · District of Columbia · Legislature Mar 7, 2025

B 26-0156: Licensing for Accountability of Management of Properties (LAMP) Amendment Act of 2025

This bill requires property management companies operating in Washington, D.C. to obtain a license, expanding current requirements that only apply to individual property managers. It directly affects all firms providing property management services, including those managing residential buildings, apartments, and commercial properties. The key provision mandates that firms must demonstrate they are licensed under District law, have all employees licensed, and assign a lead property manager per property. This aims to close accountability gaps exposed by cases like the 2015 embezzlement case involving a property manager who stole over $380,000 from clients.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingMandates licensing for property management firms, enhancing accountability which may strengthen tenant protections in residential housing management.65% confidence

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in committee · District of Columbia · Legislature Oct 23, 2025

B 26-0166: Closing of a Public Alley in Square 2068, S.O. 25-01801, Act of 2025

This bill (B 26-0166) proposes closing a 15-foot-wide L-shaped section of a public alley in Square 2068, Washington D.C., abutting property lots 92, 811, and 818. The closure would directly affect developers 3500 CT LLC and Uptown Heights LLC, enabling them to consolidate adjacent properties for a new three-story residential building project (approximately 13,180 sq ft with 12-14 parking spaces). The bill states this alley closure is deemed unnecessary for public alley purposes under District law, while ensuring continued access to services via other nearby alleys on Ordway and Porter streets. It follows standard procedures for alley closures under D.C. Home Rule Act and Street and Alley Closing laws.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingEnables consolidation for new residential development (13,180 sq ft project), directly advancing housing construction by removing a barrier for developers.95% confidence

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signed · District of Columbia · Legislature May 2, 2025

B 26-0168: Modification Nos. M0009, M0010, M0011, M0012, M0013, and M0014 to Contract No. CW101558 with Everyone Home DC Approval and Payment Authorization Emergency Act of 2025

This bill approves six contract modifications (M0009-M0014) to an existing agreement with "Everyone Home DC" for case management services under the District's Family Rehousing and Stabilization Program (FRSP). It directly affects homeless families in Washington, D.C., who receive short-term rental and utility assistance through FRSP, by continuing their access to case managers who help them achieve housing stability. The bill authorizes $1,519,195.44 in payments for services already provided and to be provided under these modifications during the contract's second option year. This is a procedural approval to extend an existing service contract, not a new policy.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingAuthorizes $1.5M for FRSP case management services, directly supporting homeless families' housing stability through rental assistance and case management.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Homelessness

signed · District of Columbia · Legislature Oct 31, 2025

PR 26-0349: Assignment, Assumption and Amendment of Long Term Subsidy Contract for the Fuller 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 an extension and transfer of a long-term housing subsidy contract for 7 affordable units at the Fuller Apartments (1650 Fuller Street, NW). It assigns the existing contract from Jubilee Housing Limited Partnership to its affiliate, Jubilee ADMO Apartments LP, and extends the contract term by 20 years (through 2046). This allows Jubilee ADMO to secure long-term financing for moderate rehabilitation of the building while continuing to provide affordable housing for extremely low-income residents, including the chronically homeless, elderly, and people with disabilities, under the District's Local Rent Supplement Program. The change directly affects the 7 subsidized units at Fuller Apartments and ensures ongoing funding for these housing costs.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingApproves 20-year subsidy extension for 7 affordable units at Fuller Apartments, ensuring continued affordability and enabling building rehabilitation while maintaining extremely low-income housing.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Homelessness Housing Finance

in committee · District of Columbia · Legislature Jul 10, 2026

B 26-0484: Fairness and Accuracy in Real Property Tax Assessments Amendment Act of 2025

This bill (B 26-0484) simplifies property tax appeals in D.C. by removing a rule that blocked adjustments to assessments if the error was within 5% of the original value. It directly affects residential and commercial property owners who face overpayments due to assessment errors, particularly lower-income residents and seniors. Key changes include extending authorization letters for appeals to 3 years, requiring RPTAC decisions to be issued within 30 days (by March 1 instead of February 1), standardizing deadlines to business days, and allowing electronic delivery of appeals communications. These provisions aim to reduce administrative burdens and make the system more timely and accessible.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRemoves barriers to correcting property tax overassessments, providing relief for lower-income residents and seniors, aligning with tax fairness and fiscal responsibility.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingReduces property tax overpayments for lower-income residents and seniors, directly increasing housing affordability by preventing financial strain from assessment errors.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Property Taxes

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signed · District of Columbia · Legislature Jul 4, 2025

B 26-0268: Family Re-Housing Stabilization Program Protection Emergency Amendment Act of 2025

This bill (B 26-0268) amends the Homeless Services Reform Act to allow participants in the Family Re-Housing Stabilization Program (FRSP) to request extensions beyond the standard 12-month program period under specific conditions. It requires the Department of Human Services to consider the "totality of the circumstances," including a participant’s progress toward housing goals and lack of approved permanently affordable housing, when reviewing extension requests. Extensions can be granted in 6-month increments with 3-month reviews, and denials must include a 30-day written notice with appeal rights. The bill directly affects families in the FRSP struggling to achieve housing stability without permanent affordable housing solutions.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingExtends FRSP program access for homeless families, requiring flexibility in approvals to prevent housing instability and address lack of affordable housing options.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Homelessness

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

Sub-Topics Renters

signed · District of Columbia · Legislature Apr 11, 2025

PR 26-0124: Modification Nos. M0009, M0010, M0011, M0012, M0013, and M0014 to Contract No. CW101558 with Everyone Home DC Approval and Payment Authorization Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2025

This bill approves six contract modifications (M0009-M0014) to an existing agreement with "Everyone Home DC" for case management services supporting families in the District's Family Rehousing and Stabilization Program. It extends the contract through September 30, 2025, and authorizes payment for services provided under the modifications, totaling $1,519,195.44 (exceeding $1 million, requiring Council approval under District law). The changes directly affect the Department of Human Services, the service provider (Everyone Home DC), and families receiving housing stabilization support. The legislation is procedural, ensuring payment for services already delivered and scheduled under the modified contract terms.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingApproves $1.5M funding for case management services supporting District's Family Rehousing Program, directly advancing housing stability for families and extending homelessness assistance through 2025.90% confidence

signed · District of Columbia · Legislature Jun 13, 2025

PR 26-0215: District of Columbia Housing Authority Stabilization and Reform Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2025

This resolution declares an emergency to extend the temporary governance structure for the District of Columbia Housing Authority (DCHA). It authorizes the existing Stabilization and Reform Board (STAR Board) to continue governing DCHA beyond its current July 10, 2025, expiration date, ensuring uninterrupted operations. The resolution directly affects DCHA’s management of housing programs serving tens of thousands of low-income District residents, including federally funded housing vouchers and public housing. It maintains the 2023 restructuring effort initiated after HUD identified operational concerns in DCHA’s 2022 report.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingExtends governance to prevent disruption of DCHA housing programs serving low-income residents, maintaining access to affordable housing and federally funded vouchers.95% confidence

Tags Emergency Management

signed · District of Columbia · Legislature Apr 25, 2025

B 26-0171: Modification Nos. M0008, M0009, M0010, M0011, M0012, and M0013 to Contract No. CW101233 with My Sister’s Place, Inc. Approval and Payment Authorization Emergency Act of 2025

This bill approves six contract modifications (M0008-M0013) to an existing agreement with My Sister’s Place, Inc. for case management services under the District’s Family Rehousing and Stabilization Program (FRSP). It authorizes $1,694,810.52 in payments for services provided during the second option year of the contract, continuing support for homeless families in Washington, D.C. The FRSP provides short-term rental and utility assistance to help families achieve housing stability and economic self-sufficiency. This is a procedural approval for an existing service contract, not a new policy.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingApproves $1.69M for FRSP case management, funding rental/utility assistance to stabilize homeless families' housing, directly advancing housing stability.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Homelessness