Housing (Property Development) in District of Columbia

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

PR 26-0544: Transfer of Jurisdiction over a Portion of Lot 1008 in Square 1299, being a Portion of Reservation 357, S.O. 25-01882, Approval Resolution of 2026

This bill approves transferring jurisdiction over a 709-square-foot parcel of federally owned land (part of Reservation 357, Lot 1008 in Square 1299) from the National Park Service to the District of Columbia. It directly affects the District’s ability to manage a small public right-of-way area needed for a private redevelopment project - a vacant office building being converted to multifamily housing with ground-floor educational space. The transfer enables necessary building permits by providing access (ingress/egress) to the development, with the developer responsible for maintaining the land as public greenspace. This is a procedural administrative transfer with no new policy or cost to the District.

Topics ✓ Housing

Sub-Topics Community Development Property Development

signed · District of Columbia · Legislature Jan 2, 2026

B 26-0504: Modification Nos. M0014 and M0015 to Contract No. CW100401 with Wheeler Creek Estates Community Development Corporation Approval and Payment Authorization Emergency Act of 2025

This bill approves two contract modifications (M0014 and M0015) for a housing program with Wheeler Creek Estates Community Development Corporation. It authorizes up to $1,066,327.04 in payments for services already provided and to be provided under the "Permanent Supportive Housing III" program during option period three (July 2025-June 2026). The program provides case management, utility assistance, and financial aid to chronically homeless individuals and families to help them secure stable housing and achieve self-sufficiency. The bill directly affects residents served by this program and the community development corporation managing it.

Topics ✓ Housing

Sub-Topics Community Development Homelessness Property Development

signed · District of Columbia · Legislature Dec 12, 2025

PR 26-0415: Modification Nos. M0014 and M0015 to Contract No. CW100401 with Wheeler Creek Estates Community Development Corporation Approval and Payment Authorization Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2025

This bill is a procedural emergency resolution approving two contract modifications ($M0014 and $M0015) to an existing agreement with Wheeler Creek Estates Community Development Corporation. It authorizes payment of $1,066,327.04 to fund the remainder of the third option year for their Permanent Supportive Housing III program, which provides case management and financial assistance. The resolution is classified as an emergency to ensure continued service delivery without interruption, as the contract value exceeds $1 million requiring Council approval under D.C. Home Rule Act.

Topics ✓ Housing

Sub-Topics Community Development Homelessness Property Development

signed · District of Columbia · Legislature Feb 27, 2026

B 26-0311: Closing of a Portion of a Public Alley in Square 3524, S.O. 23-06402, Act of 2025

This bill proposes closing a section of a public alley in Square 3524, Ward 5, to enable the development of 27 new residential units (including two-family townhouses and single-family homes). The closure requires the property owner to pay $4,265 for removing street lighting and obtain District Department of Transportation approval for tree protection. The Council must approve the closure, and the bill is structured as an Emergency Act to take effect within 90 days. The land from the closed alley would become the property of the owner of Lot 53 in Square 3524.

Topics ✓ Housing

Sub-Topics Landlords Property Development

in committee · District of Columbia · Legislature Jul 13, 2026

B 26-0121: St. Elizabeths East Parcel 13 Extension of Disposition Authority Amendment Act of 2025

The "St. Elizabeths East Parcel 13 Extension of Disposition Authority Amendment Act of 2025" extends the deadline for developing or selling a District-owned parcel at 1100 Alabama Avenue, S.E. (St. Elizabeths East Parcel 13) from two years to six years. This directly affects the District government, which owns the 138,162-square-foot parcel, and the developer Dantes Partners Acquisitions, L.L.C., who is working to create a mixed-use project with 420 housing units and retail space. The bill amends the 2022 law to update the developer’s name and extend the time limit, addressing delays caused by complex infrastructure challenges and the need to secure alternative funding. The District states this extension will not require additional budgetary resources, as the project remains funded within existing fiscal plans.

Topics ✓ Housing

Sub-Topics Property Development

signed · District of Columbia · Legislature Jul 4, 2025

B 26-0270: District of Columbia Housing Authority Stabilization and Reform Emergency Amendment Act of 2025

This bill creates a temporary "Stabilization and Reform Board" to govern the District of Columbia Housing Authority (DCHA), replacing its previous governing board. The new board requires 9 voting members with specific expertise (including housing development, affordable housing, federal regulations, and resident/voucher holder perspectives) and includes non-voting members from key city offices. It directly affects DCHA operations and the 50,000+ residents living in DCHA-managed housing by mandating the board to take specific actions to reform and revitalize the agency. The bill establishes this structure as an emergency measure to address DCHA's operational challenges.

Topics ✓ Housing

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Property Development

in committee · District of Columbia · Legislature Apr 4, 2025

B 26-0202: Housing Development Growth Amendment Act of 2025

The Housing Development Growth Amendment Act of 2025 creates a new Office of Social Housing Developments in Washington, D.C., to manage District-owned housing projects. It requires all new developments to be mixed-income (with at least two-thirds of units permanently affordable for extremely, very, and low-income households, where rent never exceeds 30% of household income) and mandates net-zero emissions construction. The bill also updates existing laws to allow the District to use vacant government property for these developments, access housing trust funds for financing, and establish tenant governance structures. This directly affects D.C. residents in affordable housing, the District government (which must appoint an Office Director), and future housing developers working with city-owned properties.

Topics ✓ Energy ✓ Environment ✓ Housing

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Property Development Zoning

in committee · District of Columbia · Legislature Jul 13, 2026

B 26-0466: St. Elizabeths East Parcel 13 Term Sheet Amendment Act of 2025

This bill amends the term sheet for developing Parcel 13 on the St. Elizabeths East campus in Washington, D.C., to reflect updated project details and a new developer. It replaces the original developer (Neighborhood Development Corporation) with Dantes Partners Acquisitions LLC after the first developer ceased operations. The revised plan includes approximately 241 housing units (with senior living units), 5,000 square feet of gallery/retail space, and updated legal terms in the development agreement. The amendment ensures the project can proceed under the existing 2022 framework while adjusting for site conditions and developer changes.

Topics ✓ Housing

Sub-Topics Property Development

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 ✓ Housing

Sub-Topics Property Development Tags Emergency Management

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 ✗ Environment ✓ Housing

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

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