Housing (Affordable Housing)

signed · District of Columbia · Legislature Oct 31, 2025

PR 26-0348: Assignment, Assumption and Amendment of Long Term Subsidy Contract for the Marietta 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 and 20-year extension of a long-term subsidy contract for the Marietta Apartments, an affordable housing building at 2418 17th Street, NW. The contract, originally established in 2007 under the District's Local Rent Supplement Program, will move from Jubilee Housing Limited Partnership to its affiliate Jubilee ADMO Apartments LP to secure financing for moderate rehabilitation. The extension ensures continued funding for 9 affordable units serving extremely low-income residents (earning 0-30% of area median income), including chronically homeless individuals and people with disabilities, through 2046. This change maintains existing housing support without requiring a new competitive bidding process.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingExtends 20-year subsidy for 9 affordable units at Marietta Apartments, securing financing for rehabilitation and ensuring continued funding for extremely low-income housing.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Homelessness Renters

signed · District of Columbia · Legislature Oct 31, 2025

PR 26-0352: Assignment, Assumption and Amendment of Long term Subsidy Contract for the Sorrento Apartments by and among the District of Columbia Housing Authority, Jubilee Housing Limited Partnership II, and Jubilee ADMO Apartments LP Approval Resolution of 2025

This bill approves a 20-year extension and transfer of a long-term housing subsidy contract for the Sorrento Apartments (2233 18th Street NW) in Washington, D.C. It assigns the existing contract from Jubilee Housing Limited Partnership II to its affiliate, Jubilee ADMO Apartments LP, to enable rehabilitation financing for 17 affordable units. The contract extension (to February 2046) ensures continued funding for extremely low-income households (earning 0-30% of area median income), including homeless individuals and those with disabilities, under the District’s Local Rent Supplement Program. This administrative change directly affects the affordable housing residents at Sorrento Apartments without altering subsidy rates or tenant eligibility.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingExtends 20-year subsidy contract for Sorrento Apartments, ensuring continued funding for 17 extremely low-income units (0-30% AMI) and enabling rehabilitation financing.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Homelessness Housing Finance

signed · District of Columbia · Legislature May 1, 2026

B 26-0429: LIHTC Rent Stabilization Exemption Clarification Amendment Act of 2025

This bill clarifies that properties participating in the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program are exempt from Washington, D.C.'s rent stabilization rules under the Rental Housing Act of 1985. It directly affects approximately 100 LIHTC-assisted properties housing over 11,000 affordable units, which faced uncertainty after a court ruling threatened to subject them to rent stabilization. The key provision amends the law to explicitly include LIHTC properties in the existing exemption for federally or publicly subsidized housing. This change ensures these properties remain financially viable for providers while preserving affordable housing for low- and moderate-income residents. The bill restores the longstanding interpretation of the exemption without altering the underlying affordability requirements.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesClarifies LIHTC properties exempt from rent stabilization to protect tax credit program, a fiscal policy90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill clarifies LIHTC properties are exempt from rent stabilization, protecting 11,000 affordable units from potential loss due to court ruling, sustaining housing affordability.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Housing Finance Tenant Rights

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 Aug 7, 2026

B 26-0125: 2607 Connecticut Avenue NW Timeline Extension and Tax Forgiveness Act of 2025

This bill extends the timeline for So Others Might Eat (SOME) to certify its 23-unit affordable housing property at 2607 Connecticut Avenue NW as tax-exempt under the Nonprofit Workforce Housing Properties Real Property Tax Exemption Act of 2019. It changes the required certification period from 12 to 36 months after property acquisition and forgives/repays real property taxes paid since January 2023 if the property qualifies. The legislation directly affects the specific housing building owned by 2607 Connecticut LLC, which serves low-income tenants and has experienced slower lease-up than anticipated. The policy change ensures the Council's intended tax exemption aligns with the nonprofit's housing operations, allowing funds to stay focused on housing services rather than tax payments.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesTax forgiveness for nonprofit affordable housing property reduces tax burden, providing direct tax relief aligned with supporting lower-income housing initiatives.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill extends timeline and forgives taxes for nonprofit affordable housing property, directly enabling tax-exempt status and preserving affordability at 2607 Connecticut Ave NW.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Incentives Affordable Housing Property Taxes

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

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 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

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 Oct 31, 2025

PR 26-0329: Local Rent Supplement Program Contract Number 2025-LRSP-04A with PBS Property Holdings, LLC Approval Resolution of 2025

This resolution approves a 20-year contract (2025-LRSP-04A) between the District of Columbia Housing Authority (DCHA) and PBS Property Holdings, LLC to provide annual subsidies of $255,522 for eight affordable housing units at Kennedy Gardens Apartments (145 Kennedy Avenue, NW). The subsidy supports extremely low-income households (earning 30% or less of the area median income) by covering rental costs for these units under the District's Local Rent Supplement Program. The resolution authorizes the housing subsidy agreement but does not create new policy or alter existing law.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingApproves 20-year subsidy for 8 affordable units targeting 30% AMI households, directly funding housing assistance via Local Rent Supplement Program.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Housing Finance Renters