Housing (Emergency Management)

signed · District of Columbia · Legislature Jul 24, 2026

PR 26-0777: Health and Human Service Programs and Benefits Eligibility and Delivery Data-Sharing Clarifications Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2026

This bill declares an emergency to allow the District of Columbia Department of Human Services to share client data between its Family Services and Economic Security divisions. The primary goal is to help determine if individuals receiving homeless services qualify for exemptions from new work requirements that will soon limit their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits. By using existing records to proactively identify eligible people, the legislation aims to prevent them from losing food assistance due to administrative delays. Additionally, the law clarifies that this same data-sharing process could be used in the future to manage new Medicaid requirements starting in 2027.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill aims to prevent homelessness by ensuring eligible individuals retain SNAP benefits, directly addressing housing stability.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Homelessness Tags Emergency Management

signed · District of Columbia · Legislature Feb 13, 2026

PR 26-0519: Net Zero Modification and Preservation Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2026

This resolution declares an emergency to modify District of Columbia building energy requirements. It would exempt certain residential and nonresidential projects from strict net zero energy compliance, adjust the definition of net-zero standards under the Clean Energy DC Building Code, and repeal a requirement for subsidized housing projects to meet additional net zero energy standards. These changes aim to provide budget certainty for the District's Executive in fiscal year 2027 and give affordable housing developers time to adjust to modified standards, addressing concerns about funding shortfalls for projects like the Congress Heights pool and Fort Davis Recreation Center. The resolution takes immediate effect without requiring a full legislative review process.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly aims to provide 'budget certainty for the District's Executive in fiscal year 2027' by exempting projects from net zero requirements, reducing potential costs and promoting fiscal responsibility.95% confidence ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill weakens net zero energy standards by exempting projects, adjusting definitions, and repealing requirements for subsidized housing, reducing compliance burden on developers.90% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentExempts projects from net zero compliance and repeals additional standards, weakening environmental regulations governing building energy use.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingRepeals net zero requirement for subsidized housing, reducing development costs and advancing affordable housing access.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Renewable Energy Climate Change Conservation Natural Disasters Affordable Housing Building Codes Tags Emergency Management

signed · District of Columbia · Legislature Feb 13, 2026

PR 26-0515: Residential Building Permit Classification Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2026

This resolution extends temporary rules allowing developers to change a property's classification from commercial to residential after a building permit is issued, rather than waiting until construction is fully complete. It directly affects developers converting commercial properties to residential use in Washington, D.C., by streamlining the classification process. The key provision maintains the existing policy from prior emergency legislation (effective since 2025) that permits classification changes following permit issuance, with appeal rights if denied and a clawback if residential use isn't started on time. The resolution prevents a legal gap by ensuring the rule remains active starting January 28, 2026.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingExtends streamlined classification for commercial-to-residential conversions, directly advancing housing development by reducing bureaucratic delays in property use changes.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Building Codes Tags Emergency Management

signed · District of Columbia · Legislature Dec 26, 2025

PR 26-0478: Energy Efficiency Financing Debt Cap Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2025

This resolution declares an emergency to remove a $250 million debt cap on bonds issued under the Energy Efficiency Financing Act of 2010. It directly affects the District of Columbia's C-PACE program, which finances energy efficiency upgrades for buildings through property tax assessments. The resolution enables the DC Green Finance Authority to issue larger bonds - like a planned $470 million for The Geneva building conversion - without the existing cap, addressing current capacity constraints ($184 million used out of $250 million). It does not create new policy but removes a statutory barrier to meet market demand for energy efficiency projects.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyRemoves $250M debt cap to expand C-PACE financing for building energy efficiency upgrades, directly advancing energy efficiency infrastructure funding via property tax assessments.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRemoves $250M debt cap to expand C-PACE financing for building energy efficiency upgrades, directly enabling more projects that reduce energy consumption and emissions per bill summary.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingRemoves debt cap to fund The Geneva building conversion (housing development) via C-PACE program, directly enabling housing project financing.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Energy Efficiency Natural Disasters Property Taxes Tags Emergency Management

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

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 ✓ HousingSupports HousingEnables 27 residential units including 3 affordable homes in Eckington, directly advancing affordable housing development through land consolidation and expedited approval.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Development Tags Emergency Management

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signed · District of Columbia · Legislature Jul 25, 2025

PR 26-0279: DC Water Disconnection and Billing Clarification Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2025

This emergency resolution clarifies that DC Water has authority to charge late fees for unpaid water bills (similar to sewer fees) and requires it to submit monthly reports on disconnection actions to the Council, Office of the Attorney General, and Office of the Tenant Advocate. It directly affects DC Water, ratepayers (especially tenants in multifamily buildings), and vulnerable populations who risk disconnection due to building owners' unpaid bills. Key provisions include confirming DC Water's legal authority to impose water late fees with the same limits as sewer fees, and mandating transparency about disconnection notices to enable better assistance for affected residents. The resolution responds to current issues, including 331 properties notified of disconnections as of May 2025, where tenants were unaware of building-level arrears.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires DC Water to report disconnection actions to Tenant Advocate, providing oversight to protect tenants in multifamily buildings from disconnection due to building owners' unpaid bills.80% confidence

Tags Emergency Management

signed · District of Columbia · Legislature Feb 14, 2025

PR 26-0055: Transfer of Jurisdiction Over the Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium Campus Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2025

This emergency resolution transfers jurisdiction of the Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium Campus (over 7 million square feet of waterfront property) from the National Park Service to the District of Columbia, as required by federal law (D.C. RFK Stadium Campus Revitalization Act, Pub. L. No. 118-274). It enables the District to begin revitalizing the campus for housing, jobs, parks, sports, and recreational facilities along the Anacostia River. The transfer must occur within 180 days of the federal law's enactment, making prompt approval necessary.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingEnables housing development on 7M sq ft waterfront property via jurisdiction transfer for revitalization, explicitly listing housing as a key purpose.90% confidence

Tags Emergency Management

signed · District of Columbia · Legislature Sep 17, 2025

PR 26-0287: Elmore-Friendship Court Designation Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2025

This resolution designates the public alley system within square 1084 in Washington, D.C., as "Elmore-Friendship Court." It directly affects property owners with lots fronting this alley, enabling them to secure District agency approvals for redeveloping carriage houses into residential units before permanent legislation completes congressional review. The resolution declares an emergency to allow immediate adoption after a single reading, bypassing the usual 30-day congressional review period for the underlying designation bill (Bill 26-220). This is a procedural name change resolution, not a substantive policy.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingEnables redevelopment of carriage houses into residential units, facilitating housing development and increasing housing options.95% confidence

Tags Emergency Management

signed · District of Columbia · Legislature Jun 13, 2025

PR 26-0215: District of Columbia Housing Authority Stabilization and Reform Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2025

This resolution declares an emergency to extend the temporary governance structure for the District of Columbia Housing Authority (DCHA). It authorizes the existing Stabilization and Reform Board (STAR Board) to continue governing DCHA beyond its current July 10, 2025, expiration date, ensuring uninterrupted operations. The resolution directly affects DCHA’s management of housing programs serving tens of thousands of low-income District residents, including federally funded housing vouchers and public housing. It maintains the 2023 restructuring effort initiated after HUD identified operational concerns in DCHA’s 2022 report.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingExtends governance to prevent disruption of DCHA housing programs serving low-income residents, maintaining access to affordable housing and federally funded vouchers.95% confidence

Tags Emergency Management