Housing

signed · District of Columbia · Legislature Dec 5, 2025

B 26-0453: Avanti Real Estate Services, LLC Real Property Tax Relief Emergency Act of 2025

This emergency bill authorizes the District's Chief Financial Officer to forgive up to $377,000 in real property taxes and related charges for a specific property at 3421 14th Street, N.W. (Lot 123, Square 2836), owned by Avanti Real Estate Services, LLC. The tax relief is conditional on the property being actively used for real estate services focused on creating generational wealth through homeownership, employing District residents, and providing industry training. The bill also cancels any pending tax sales for the forgiven debt and expires after 90 days.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingTax relief conditioned on promoting homeownership, employment, and training in housing sector aligns with affordable housing goals.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Homeownership Property Taxes

in committee · District of Columbia · Legislature Mar 5, 2025

B 26-0133: Hygiene and Laundry Access Pilot Program Act of 2025

This bill establishes a two-year pilot program requiring the District's Department of Public Works to provide grants to organizations that set up publicly accessible shower and laundry facilities. It directly affects unhoused residents and those experiencing housing instability, who face barriers to hygiene access. Key provisions mandate facilities be ADA-compliant, provide supplies (shampoo, towels, laundry equipment), operate 12 days monthly for six hours daily (including evening hours), and collect usage data. The program requires at least four sites - one in each District quadrant and one east of the Anacostia River - to address geographic gaps in service.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingProvides essential hygiene access for unhoused residents, directly addressing housing instability barriers. Matches support indicators for homelessness assistance.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Homelessness

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signed · District of Columbia · Legislature Jul 11, 2025

PR 26-0243: DC Housing Solutions, Inc. Revenue Bonds Project Emergency Approval Resolution of 2025

This resolution authorizes the District of Columbia to issue up to $700 million in tax-exempt revenue bonds for DC Housing Solutions, Inc. (a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization) to finance the renovation of 19 multifamily housing buildings across seven wards, totaling 3,497 units. The bonds will be used to cover costs for acquiring, renovating, and modernizing these buildings - specifically including projects like Carroll Apartments (60 units) and Claridge Towers (343 units) - without using District general funds or taxing power. The District bears no financial liability, as the bonds are non-recourse and do not constitute a debt of the District under the Home Rule Act. This directly affects residents of the 3,500 renovated housing units across Wards 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, and 8.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes tax-exempt bonds to fund affordable housing renovations, promoting fiscal responsibility through efficient capital financing for essential public housing needs.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingAuthorizes $700M in bonds for nonprofit to renovate 3,497 affordable housing units, directly funding preservation and modernization of existing housing stock.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Debt & Bonds Housing Finance

signed · District of Columbia · Legislature Aug 28, 2026

B 26-0126: Fair Housing Practices Amendment Act of 2025

This bill prohibits landlords in Washington, D.C. from separately charging tenants for utilities (electricity, gas, water, or sewage) used in building common areas like hallways, gyms, or conference rooms - fees tenants previously paid on top of base rent regardless of usage. It also requires landlords to provide written notice within 45 days of a tenant moving out about any unpaid fees (e.g., for damages or cleaning), including photographic evidence for damage claims. Landlords must prove they notified tenants at least 60 days before sending unpaid amounts to debt collectors. The law directly affects D.C. tenants in multi-unit buildings who faced unexpected utility charges and unclear move-out billing practices.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingProhibits unfair utility fees for common areas and requires proof for damage claims, strengthening tenant protections and reducing housing costs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tenant Rights

in committee · District of Columbia · Legislature Jan 27, 2026

B 26-0285: Climatizing Our Overheated Living Spaces Regulation Amendment Act of 2025

This bill updates Washington, D.C.'s rental housing regulations to better align with current temperature patterns. It requires landlords providing air conditioning to make it available from May 1 to October 1 (previously May 15-September 15) and heat from October 15 to April 15 (previously October 1-May 1). Landlords gain flexibility to switch between heating and cooling during a two-week window (April 15-May 1 for cooling, October 1-15 for heating). The bill also sets concrete temperature standards: indoor cooling must not exceed 78°F or 15°F below outdoor temperature, and heating must maintain at least 68°F in habitable spaces. These changes directly affect landlords and tenants in D.C. rental properties.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingExtends mandatory AC/heating periods for landlords, strengthening tenant protections in rental housing regulations without cost implications.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tenant Rights

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signed · District of Columbia · Legislature Jun 26, 2026

B 26-0400: Statutory Neglect Amendment Act of 2025

This bill amends Washington, D.C.'s child neglect definitions to clarify that homelessness or lack of stable housing cannot be used as sole evidence of neglect, and that a parent's eligibility for public benefits cannot be used as sole evidence of parental failure unrelated to financial need. It updates the statutory definition of "neglected child" in Title 16 to explicitly exclude financial hardship as the sole factor for neglect determinations. The bill also specifies that child welfare agencies (the Child and Family Services Agency) must consider financial circumstances when assessing neglect, requiring reasonable efforts to address financial barriers. These changes directly affect parents, guardians, and child welfare cases in D.C., ensuring neglect determinations focus on specific child safety risks rather than socioeconomic status alone.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingPrevents homelessness from being sole evidence of neglect, protecting families from punitive measures tied to housing instability.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Homelessness

signed · District of Columbia · Legislature Jan 17, 2025

PR 26-0015: Rent Stabilized Housing Inflation Protection Continuation Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2025

This resolution (PR 26-0015) extends existing rent stabilization protections for District of Columbia tenants in rent-stabilized housing. It maintains the current annual rent caps - 4% for elderly/disabled tenants or certain co-leased units, and 6% for all other rent-stabilized units - along with cumulative caps (8% and 12% over two years) that prevent excessive rent hikes. The resolution ensures these protections remain in place through April 2025, protecting over 70,000 tenants from displacement due to rapid rent increases. It is a procedural continuation of prior legislation (2023 and 2024 acts) rather than a new policy change.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingExtends rent stabilization protections, maintaining annual caps to prevent excessive rent hikes for 70,000+ tenants, directly strengthening tenant protections.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tenant Rights

signed · District of Columbia · Legislature Jun 13, 2025

PR 26-0213: Emergency Rental Assistance Program Reform Congressional Review Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2025

This resolution declares an emergency to prevent a legal gap in DC's rental assistance program. It amends two laws: (1) requiring specific tenant documentation for Emergency Rental Assistance eligibility under the Homeless Services Reform Act, and (2) allowing courts to stay evictions (instead of requiring it) when tenants show pending ERA applications under the Rental Housing Act. It also mandates housing providers to reschedule evictions for approved ERA applicants and creates a defense for tenants if landlords ignore ERA application rules. This directly affects DC tenants applying for rental aid, landlords, and courts handling eviction cases.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingPrevents rental assistance gap, mandates eviction rescheduling for ERA applicants, and strengthens tenant protections during application process.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Homelessness Renters Tenant Rights Tags Emergency Management

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 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 ✓ HousingSupports HousingExtends deadline for developing 420-unit mixed-use housing project on District-owned parcel, enabling housing development without restrictions.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Development

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