Housing

signed · District of Columbia · Legislature Jul 11, 2025

PR 26-0234: Proposed Multiyear Contract with Hamel Builders Inc. for Ontario Apartments Approval Resolution of 2025

This resolution approves a contract between the District of Columbia Housing Authority (DCHA) and Hamel Builders Inc. for construction services at the Ontario Apartments public housing property. The agreement, valued at $2,856,961, covers up to 465 days for pre-construction, resident relocation, and building work. It directly affects DCHA, Hamel Builders, and residents of Ontario Apartments by authorizing the renovation project under District procurement law. The Council’s approval is required before the contract can be finalized.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingApproves $2.8M renovation of DCHA public housing, directly funding affordable housing maintenance and improvement at Ontario Apartments.90% confidence

signed · District of Columbia · Legislature Sep 12, 2025

B 26-0040: 1333 M Street, SE Tax Abatement Amendment Act of 2025

This bill provides a 15-year tax abatement for the 1333 M Street, SE development project (River’s Edge) in Ward 6, starting in 2029. It reduces real property taxes on the site by covering amounts exceeding $150,000 annually, but only if the developer sets aside 12% of residential units for households earning ≤60% of median income and completes specific neighborhood improvements. These include a greenway on Water Street, reconstructed bike trails, pedestrian plazas, and 52 public bicycle spaces. The tax relief directly benefits the developer (FRF Land Owner LLC) and aims to support affordable housing and public infrastructure in the Anacostia River neighborhood.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax abatement tied to affordable housing and public improvements, advancing community development through fiscal policy.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRequires greenway, bike trails, and pedestrian infrastructure as mandatory conditions for tax abatement, promoting sustainable transportation and green space development.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingMandates 12% affordable units (≤60% AMI) for tax abatement, directly advancing affordable housing requirements.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill mandates bike trails, pedestrian plazas, and public bicycle spaces as part of neighborhood improvements, directly promoting sustainable transportation infrastructure.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Incentives Affordable Housing Property Development Bicycle Infrastructure Pedestrian Safety

signed · District of Columbia · Legislature Nov 21, 2025

PR 26-0325: Green Housing Coordination Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2025

This resolution amends housing and building codes to adjust net zero energy standards for large residential and mixed-use projects receiving funding from the District's Housing Production Trust Fund. It removes requirements that previously applied through building permits, instead directing these standards to be enforced via the funding solicitation and award process. This change primarily affects developers and housing providers seeking District funding for new construction or major renovations, aiming to prevent delays in housing projects. The resolution also streamlines processes for the DC Housing Authority (DCHA) to implement energy improvements without extending project timelines. It takes immediate effect as an emergency measure.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyAmends codes to enforce net zero energy standards via funding, promoting renewable energy adoption in housing projects.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill enforces net zero energy standards for funded housing projects, promoting energy efficiency and reducing emissions through adjusted building code requirements.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingAmends codes to streamline net zero standards for Housing Production Trust Fund-funded projects, facilitating development of large residential/mixed-use housing through funding process instead of permits.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Energy Efficiency Climate Change Natural Disasters Building Codes

signed · District of Columbia · Legislature Apr 11, 2025

PR 26-0126: Modification Nos. M0009, M0010, M0011, M0012, M0013, and M0014 to Contract No. CW101626 with Collaborative Solutions for Communities Approval and Payment Authorization Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2025

This bill (PR 26-0126) approves six contract modifications (M0009-M0014) to a $1.73 million agreement with Collaborative Solutions for Communities for case management services under the District’s Family Rehousing and Stabilization Program. It authorizes payments for services provided to families from October 2024 through September 2025, adjusting the contract value incrementally across multiple modifications. The changes ensure continued service delivery by allowing the contractor to be paid for work exceeding $1 million within a 12-month period, as required by the District of Columbia Home Rule Act. The bill directly affects the service provider (Collaborative Solutions for Communities) and the families receiving housing support through this program.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingApproves $1.73M funding for Family Rehousing and Stabilization Program case management services, directly advancing housing stability and homelessness prevention.90% confidence

in committee · District of Columbia · Legislature May 28, 2025

B 26-0141: Eviction Reform Amendment Act of 2025

This bill, the Eviction Reform Amendment Act of 2025 (B 26-0141), changes District of Columbia eviction procedures to better protect tenants and clarify landlord rights. It gives courts discretion to dismiss eviction cases lacking sufficient facts or documentation, and requires landlords seeking eviction for nonpayment to request a "protective order" at the first hearing, forcing tenants to pay rent directly into court registry until the case concludes. The bill also creates an expedited process for landlords to evict tenants involved in violent criminal activity on the premises (with a 10-day notice and 20-day court hearing), while allowing tenants who are victims of domestic violence to use police reports or protection orders as a defense. These changes directly affect tenants facing eviction and landlords seeking to regain possession of rental units.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly protects tenants via court dismissal of weak cases, requires landlord documentation, and forces rent payments into court registry to prevent unjust evictions.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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signed · District of Columbia · Legislature Apr 25, 2025

B 26-0196: Tenant Payment Plan Phasing Emergency Act of 2025

This bill requires landlords and property owners (referred to as "providers") to maintain any rent payment plans agreed upon with eligible tenants between March 11, 2020, and July 25, 2022, due to pandemic-related financial hardship. It prohibits providers from charging fees, interest, or penalties for these plans, reporting rent as delinquent to credit bureaus, or evicting tenants who comply with the plan during the covered period. The law directly affects residential tenants and small commercial tenants (occupying less than 6,500 sq. ft.) who entered payment agreements during the pandemic, ensuring they retain lease rights and access to online/phone application processes. Landlords must approve applications demonstrating pandemic hardship and cannot deny plans based on pre-pandemic payment issues.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingProhibits fees/penalties on pandemic-era rent plans, protects tenants from eviction for compliant payment plans during crisis, directly strengthening tenant protections in housing policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters

signed · District of Columbia · Legislature Jul 11, 2025

B 26-0283: Georgia Avenue Acquisition Authority Emergency Act of 2025

This bill authorizes the District of Columbia Mayor to immediately acquire six specific properties (Lots 809, 840, 841, 842, 843, and 848 in Square 2937) on Georgia Avenue. The properties are facing foreclosure and are at risk of becoming blighted, and the acquisition aims to prevent this while enabling cohesive development adjacent to District-owned Engine 22 fire station. The $2.8 million purchase, funded from the Contingency Cash Reserve Fund, must be completed within 90 days as an emergency measure. The bill directly affects the District government (as acquirer) and the current property owners (as sellers), with no impact on residents or businesses beyond the specific parcels.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingAcquires properties to prevent blight and enable housing development adjacent to fire station, directly supporting housing development as defined in the topic.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Mortgages Property Development

in committee · District of Columbia · Legislature Mar 3, 2026

B 26-0416: Displacement Prevention Amendment Act of 2025

The Displacement Prevention Amendment Act of 2025 increases the maximum amount of the District's Schedule H tax credit for renters and homeowners in four specific census tracts (73.04, 74.04, 98.04, and 104) that have high poverty rates and housing cost burdens. It allows eligible residents in these areas to claim a tax credit up to twice the current maximum, helping them offset housing costs. This targeted relief primarily affects low-income households in Ward 8 - where nearly 58% of residents are rent-burdened - and other high-risk neighborhoods. The bill aims to prevent displacement by providing immediate financial stability for residents most vulnerable to eviction.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases tax credit max for low-income renters/homeowners in high-poverty areas, providing direct tax relief to offset housing costs.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingIncreases Schedule H tax credit up to double for low-income residents in high-poverty census tracts to offset housing costs, directly advancing affordable housing access.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Incentives Affordable Housing Renters Tenant Rights

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signed · District of Columbia · Legislature Apr 25, 2025

B 26-0193: Foreclosure Moratorium and Homeowner Assistance Fund Coordination Emergency Amendment Act of 2025

This emergency bill 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 remain pending. It prohibits residential foreclosures, sales, or foreclosure judgments under specific D.C. codes while these applications are under review, pending approval, or under appeal. Mortgage lenders and housing entities must send notices to affected homeowners before foreclosure actions, detailing DC HAF’s availability to cure eligible debts and the September 30, 2022, application deadline. The law ensures homeowners receive documentation to prove their application status and requires updated notice templates on the DC HAF website.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingPrevents foreclosures for DC homeowners awaiting HAF assistance, protecting housing stability for vulnerable residents during application review.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Homeownership Mortgages

signed · District of Columbia · Legislature Jun 13, 2025

PR 26-0214: Family Re-Housing Stabilization Program Protection Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2025

This resolution declares an emergency to prevent the expiration of temporary protections for participants in Washington D.C.'s Family Re-Housing Stabilization Program (FRSP). It maintains existing due process safeguards that allow families facing housing termination to receive extended assistance if program funding is available and circumstances warrant it. The resolution specifically applies to FRSP participants who would otherwise be exited from the program without approved permanent housing. It does not create new policy but preserves current protections until permanent legislation is enacted.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill maintains temporary protections for FRSP participants, preventing housing termination without permanent housing and preserving due process safeguards, directly strengthening tenant protections and housing stability.95% confidence

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