Housing (Renters)

signed · District of Columbia · Legislature May 1, 2026

B 26-0177: Extreme Heat Eviction Protection Amendment Act of 2025

This bill prohibits landlords in Washington, D.C., from filing or proceeding with tenant evictions on any day when the National Weather Service predicts temperatures at the National Airport station will exceed 95°F (35°C) by 8 a.m. It directly affects D.C. renters and landlords by adding a new exception to eviction proceedings during extreme heat events. The key provision requires the National Weather Service's 8 a.m. forecast for the airport location to trigger the eviction pause. The amendment updates the Rental Housing Act of 1985 to include this temperature-based protection, effective after standard legislative approval processes.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingPrevents evictions during extreme heat, directly protecting tenants from displacement during hazardous weather events, aligning with tenant protection indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tenant Rights

in committee · District of Columbia · Legislature Mar 30, 2026

B 26-0477: Portable Tenant Screening Report Amendment Act of 2025

The Portable Tenant Screening Report Amendment Act of 2025 (B 26-0477) requires District of Columbia housing providers to accept a single tenant screening report for 30 days when renting to prospective tenants, eliminating repeated application fees. The report must include name/contact info, credit history, current address, rental history, and eviction records, and must be provided at no cost to the tenant. This directly affects renters - especially low- and moderate-income residents - who currently pay multiple fees for similar screenings - and housing providers who must accept the reusable report instead of charging new fees. The bill prohibits housing providers from charging application fees or additional costs for using the report and bars them from denying applications based solely on the report's age.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingEliminates repeated tenant screening fees, reducing costs for low/mid-income renters and strengthening tenant protections per bill's no-cost report requirement.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tenant Rights

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died · District of Columbia · Legislature Jan 7, 2026

B 26-0359: Tenant Buyout Agreement Transparency Amendment Act of 2025

This bill requires property owners to provide tenants with a written disclosure notice before making a buyout offer, explaining tenant rights and agreement terms in the tenant's primary language. It mandates that buyout offers be at least equal to relocation assistance payments under current law (Section 703(b) of the Rental Housing Act of 1985) and the same for comparable tenants, with a maximum payment set by the Rental Housing Commission based on household size and unit rent. Buyout agreements must be in writing, include a clear statement about the tenant's right to decline, and be filed with the Department of Housing and Community Development within 60 days. These provisions aim to prevent exploitation by standardizing negotiations and ensuring transparency in tenant buyout transactions.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingMandates transparent buyout disclosures and fair compensation, strengthening tenant protections under housing policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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

B 26-0070: Rent Stabilization Protection Amendment Act of 2025

This bill removes an exemption that previously allowed rental units occupied by tenants using tenant-based subsidies (like housing vouchers) to be excluded from rent stabilization rules. It requires housing providers to notify subsidy administrators (e.g., HUD or DC housing agencies) before raising rents, and prohibits agreements that waive rent stabilization requirements. Subsidy administrators gain the right to challenge inappropriate rent increases and cannot deny reasonable increases that comply with the program. These changes directly affect tenants in subsidized housing, housing providers, and subsidy administrators, ensuring rent hikes for these units follow District rent stabilization rules.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRemoves exemption for subsidized units from rent stabilization, requiring notifications and enabling challenges to unjust rent hikes, strengthening tenant protections for affordable housing.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Renters Tenant Rights

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signed · District of Columbia · Legislature Feb 14, 2025

PR 26-0045: Certificate of Assurance Moratorium Congressional Review Emergency Declaration of 2025

This resolution declares an emergency to maintain a freeze on new applications for certificates of assurance under DC's rent stabilization laws. It prevents a legal gap between the expiration of an emergency moratorium (February 20, 2025) and the start of a new temporary moratorium (March 6, 2025). The resolution ensures continuous protection for rent-stabilized properties during congressional review of related legislation, without changing the underlying rent stabilization policy.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingMaintains rent stabilization moratorium to prevent gaps in tenant protections during congressional review, ensuring continuous rent-stabilized housing protections.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters

signed · District of Columbia · Legislature May 16, 2025

PR 26-0186: Multiyear Contract Number 2025-LRSP-03A with 2607 Connecticut LLC Approval Resolution of 2025

This resolution approves a 20-year housing subsidy contract for two affordable units at 2607 Connecticut Avenue NW. It authorizes the District of Columbia Housing Authority to provide an annual subsidy of $50,116 to 2607 Connecticut LLC under the Local Rent Supplement Program (LRSP). The subsidy supports extremely low-income households (earning 30% or less of the area median income) by allowing the property owner to lease these units at below-market rates. The resolution is procedural, formally endorsing an existing agreement rather than creating new policy.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingApproves $50,116 annual subsidy for 2 affordable units targeting 30% AMI households under LRSP, directly funding affordable housing for extremely low-income tenants.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Historic Preservation Housing Finance Renters

in committee · District of Columbia · Legislature Oct 30, 2025

B 26-0366: Flexible Rent Subsidy Program Amendment Act of 2025

This bill makes the District of Columbia's Flexible Rent Subsidy Pilot Program (DC Flex) permanent, replacing its temporary authorization set to expire in 2026. It provides eligible homeless or at-risk DC residents with a fixed annual subsidy - $9,600 for families and $8,280 for individuals (before October 2027), with higher amounts after that - to cover partial rent payments. The subsidy is deposited into a dedicated escrow account, which participants can only use for rent, not withdrawn as cash. Unlike housing vouchers that cover full rent, DC Flex offers "shallow" partial rent assistance, aiming to prevent homelessness while providing stability.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill makes DC Flex rent subsidy program permanent, providing fixed annual subsidies to homeless/at-risk residents for rent, directly advancing affordable housing and homelessness prevention.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Homelessness Renters Tenant Rights

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signed · District of Columbia · Legislature Mar 14, 2025

PR 26-0088: Local Rent Supplement Contract Number 2025-LRSP-02A with Flats at South Capitol LLC Approval Resolution of 2025

This resolution approves a 15-year, $486,960 annual subsidy for 22 affordable housing units at Flats at South Capitol Apartments (3838 South Capitol Street SE). It directly supports extremely low-income households (earning 30% or less of the area median income) by enabling the property owner, Flats at South Capitol LLC, to lease units at subsidized rates through the District’s Local Rent Supplement Program (LRSP). The subsidy, funded by DCHA, ensures long-term affordability for these specific units without requiring new legislation. This is a routine approval of an existing housing contract, not a policy change.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingApproves $486,960 annual subsidy for 22 affordable units targeting 30% AMI households via LRSP, directly funding long-term housing affordability.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Landlords Renters

died · District of Columbia · Legislature Jul 11, 2025

PR 26-0221: Family Re-Housing and Stabilization Program Rules Approval Resolution of 2025

PR 26-0221 is a resolution approving updated rules for Washington D.C.'s Family Re-Housing and Stabilization Program (FRSP), which provides time-limited rental assistance to District residents experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness. The approved rules require participants to increase their income during the program, limit housing costs to 30% of adjusted annual income, mandate service providers to assess eligibility for longer-term housing within 90 days, and establish financial incentives for achieving housing stability. The resolution also revises criteria for granting a one-time six-month extension of program assistance. These changes directly affect families receiving FRSP services, aiming to strengthen housing stability and economic security through revised program requirements.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingApproves FRSP rules requiring 30% housing cost cap, income growth, and 90-day transition to long-term housing, directly advancing homeless stabilization and affordable housing access.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Homelessness Renters

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signed · District of Columbia · Legislature Oct 31, 2025

PR 26-0351: Assignment, Assumption and Amendment of Long Term Subsidy Contract for the Ritz 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 the transfer of a long-term housing subsidy contract for 18 affordable units at the Ritz Apartments (1631 Euclid Street, NW) from Jubilee Housing Limited Partnership to its affiliate, Jubilee ADMO Apartments LP. It extends the contract term by 20 years (to February 2046) to enable Jubilee ADMO to secure long-term financing for moderate building rehabilitation. The contract directly affects 18 extremely low-income residents (earning 0-30% of area median income) who rely on the District’s Local Rent Supplement Program for subsidized housing. The Council’s approval is required to legally assign the existing contract and extend its term without reissuing a competitive request for proposals.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingExtends 20-year subsidy contract for 18 affordable units serving extremely low-income residents, ensuring long-term financing for building rehabilitation and maintaining existing affordable housing.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Housing Finance Renters