Housing (Property Development)

signed · District of Columbia · Legislature Feb 27, 2026

B 26-0219: Malcolm X Extension of Disposition Authority and Term Sheet Amendment Act of 2025

This bill extends the deadline for disposing of District-owned property at 1351 Alabama Avenue SE (Ward 8) from two to four years, until March 2027. It amends the development agreement to require 180 affordable rental housing units (for households earning 30-60% of median income), 7,500 sq ft of daycare space, 2,000 sq ft of retail space, and 43 parking spaces. The extension is needed because a highway restriction on the property - resolved in December 2024 - delayed development progress under the original timeline. The project directly affects Ward 8 residents by creating mixed-use affordable housing with community-serving spaces.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingMandates 180 affordable units (30-60% AMI) and development requirements for District property, advancing affordable housing goals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Property Development Renters

signed · District of Columbia · Legislature Mar 21, 2025

B 26-0123: Multiyear Contract No. DHCD-2025-50 with Jubilee Housing, Inc. Emergency Act of 2025

This emergency bill approves a 20-year contract between the District of Columbia's Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) and Jubilee Housing, Inc. to subsidize rents and provide services for 18 permanently affordable re-entry housing units at 1721-1725 Kalorama Road NW in Ward 1. The contract, totaling up to $33.68 million over 20 years, is fast-tracked as an emergency measure to bypass standard procurement rules. It directly affects residents of these 18 housing units and Jubilee Housing, Inc., which will manage the supportive housing program.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingApproves $33.68M contract to subsidize rents for 18 permanently affordable housing units, directly increasing affordable housing stock and tenant protections.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Community Development Homelessness Property Development

in committee · District of Columbia · Legislature Jul 1, 2025

B 26-0310: Closing of a Portion of a Public Alley in Square 3524, S.O. 23-06402, Temporary Act of 2025

This bill closes a portion of a public alley in Square 3524 (Ward 5) to consolidate adjacent property parcels. It allows for the development of 27 residential units (combining townhouses and single-family homes) by reverting title to the closed alley land as shown on a Surveyor's plat. The closure requires two conditions: payment of $4,265 for removing street lighting and approval of a tree protection plan for a special tree on the site. The bill is temporary, expiring 225 days after enactment, and affects the property owner (Lot 53) and future residents of the development.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingEnables 27 residential units by consolidating parcels for housing development, directly advancing housing construction without restrictions.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Property Development

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introduced · District of Columbia · Legislature Sep 17, 2025

B 26-0334: Housing Authority Resident Empowerment Temporary Amendment Act of 2025

The Housing Authority Resident Empowerment Temporary Amendment Act of 2025 temporarily changes how the District of Columbia Housing Authority (DCHA) is governed. It requires two seats on DCHA’s 9-member board to be filled by elected public housing residents (with first elections in 2025 and 2026), while the Mayor appoints seven members with specific housing expertise (e.g., federal housing law, affordable housing development), rotating these requirements every three years. The bill also sets a 9-year total service limit for board members and updates the public housing resident bill of rights. These changes directly affect DCHA residents (through voting representation) and DCHA’s governance structure.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires resident-elected seats on DCHA board, strengthening tenant voice in housing governance per bill's governance changes.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Property Development Tenant Rights

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signed · District of Columbia · Legislature Jul 11, 2025

PR 26-0253: USBC Economic Development Corporation Revenue Bonds Project Emergency Approval Resolution of 2025

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.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingAuthorizes $37.5M in bonds for renovation of residential properties, advancing housing development without explicit affordability mention.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Development

signed · District of Columbia · Legislature Aug 7, 2026

B 26-0226: Place-Based Substance Use Disorder Outreach Amendment Act of 2025

This bill (B 26-0226) makes permanent a District of Columbia pilot program that provides targeted support for people with substance use disorders (SUD) in high-need neighborhoods. It requires the Department of Behavioral Health to establish a program offering direct support (like crisis assessments), relationship development through consistent outreach, and resource brokering to connect individuals with housing, healthcare, and other services. The program designates specific geographic areas for focused intervention based on criteria like overdose rates, public substance use, and high pedestrian activity. Performance data on outcomes - including connections to treatment and overdose reversals - must be publicly reported every 90 days.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProvides SUD treatment and support in high-need neighborhoods, reducing recidivism through rehabilitation - a core criminal justice reform strategy.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes permanent SUD outreach program connecting individuals to healthcare services via resource brokering and behavioral health support, directly advancing access to treatment.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly requires resource brokering to connect individuals with housing services as part of SUD support program, directly advancing housing access for vulnerable populations.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health Substance Abuse Homelessness Property Development

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 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

died · District of Columbia · Legislature Jul 9, 2025

B 26-0297: Parkside Canopy Emergency Amendment Act of 2025

This bill exempts specific Heritage Trees in the Parkside mixed-use development project from removal requirements under the Urban Forest Preservation Act. It directly affects the Parkside project (Lots 865-869, Square 5056) by allowing tree removal to proceed without violating heritage tree protections, as the Zoning Commission approved the project before July 1, 2016. The key provision amends the 2002 law to exclude these trees from preservation rules, enabling the development to move forward. The exemption applies only to the specified lots and is structured as an emergency measure.

Topics ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentExempts heritage trees from preservation rules, weakening urban forest protections for development approval under Urban Forest Preservation Act.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingExempts heritage trees to allow Parkside mixed-use development to proceed, enabling housing construction by removing preservation barriers.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Forestry Historic Preservation Property Development Zoning

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signed · District of Columbia · Legislature Aug 28, 2026

B 26-0157: Langston Slater Surplus Declaration and Disposition Approval Act of 2025

This bill declares District-owned property at 33-45 P Street NW (formerly Langston and Slater Elementary Schools) as surplus and approves its sale to developer Lebanon Village at Langston Slater (CSG Urban Partners and Mount Lebanon CDC). It mandates that the resulting 52-unit mixed-income housing project include at least 30% affordable units and require 35% of construction contracts to go to certified local businesses, with 20% equity participation from those businesses. The property, totaling about 30,000 square feet, will be developed for rental and for-sale residential use under a ground lease (for rentals) and fee-simple sale (for for-sale units). The disposition follows a public engagement process and community input on the property’s future use.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingMandates 30% affordable units in mixed-income housing project, directly advancing affordable housing goals per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Development