Housing

signed · District of Columbia · Legislature Apr 11, 2025

PR 26-0154: Tenant Payment Plan Phasing Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2025

This resolution declares an emergency to extend the Tenant Payment Plan Phasing Continuation Temporary Act of 2024 (D.C. Law 25-211), which expires May 1, 2025. It ensures landlords must continue maintaining records of tenant payment plans for eligible renters affected by pandemic-related hardship through July 2025, preventing a legal gap before the existing 3-year record-keeping period ends. The resolution directly affects landlords (requiring continued record-keeping) and tenants (preserving access to existing payment plan frameworks). It does not create new rules but extends current emergency protections to avoid disruption.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingExtends tenant payment plan record-keeping, preserving protections for pandemic-affected renters against housing disruption and legal gaps.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

signed · District of Columbia · Legislature Apr 11, 2025

PR 26-0152: Foreclosure Moratorium and Homeowner Assistance Fund Coordination Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2025

This resolution extends foreclosure protections for District of Columbia homeowners who applied for the DC Homeowner Assistance Fund (DC HAF) before September 30, 2022 and have pending applications. It prevents a lapse in these protections by requiring continued moratorium on foreclosures until their cases are resolved, pending approval, payment, or appeal. The resolution also mandates that foreclosure notices must include information about the DC HAF program, ensuring affected homeowners are informed of available assistance. It addresses delays reported by legal services providers as the current moratorium expires May 1, 2025. (PR 26-0152)

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingExtends foreclosure moratorium for DC HAF applicants, protects homeowners from losing homes while awaiting assistance, and mandates foreclosure notices include HAF program info.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

signed · District of Columbia · Legislature Mar 28, 2025

B 26-0149: Residential Building Permit Classification Emergency Amendment Act of 2025

This bill creates a new process for property owners to change tax classification when converting commercial buildings to residential use. Owners must apply with documentation before the tax change takes effect, and tax benefits apply based on when the application is submitted (full year for Oct-Mar applications, second half for Apr-Sep). If the property isn't actually used residentially within 3 years (or by certificate of occupancy date), the tax authority can claw back benefits with penalties. The bill also adds an appeal process for denied applications and clarifies tax rules for mixed-use properties.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates structured tax benefits with clawback to prevent misuse, promoting fiscal responsibility in property taxation.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingIncentivizes commercial-to-residential conversions via tax benefits, directly promoting housing development without affordability requirements.80% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

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 | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

signed · District of Columbia · Legislature Mar 14, 2025

PR 26-0022: Eastern Branch Boys and Girls Club Disposition Extension Approval Resolution of 2025

This resolution extends the deadline for the Mayor to sell the District-owned property at 261 17th Street, SE (the former Eastern Branch Boys and Girls Club) from December 5, 2024, to December 5, 2026. The extension is required to allow the developer, Morningstar Community Development, to secure final approvals for a zoning map amendment and additional zoning relief needed to proceed with redevelopment. The project plans to transform the site into 35 residential units (including 11 affordable units) and 2,500 square feet of community space. It directly affects the District government's property disposition timeline and the developer's project schedule.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill extends deadline to enable redevelopment of property into 35 residential units including 11 affordable units, directly advancing affordable housing development.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

signed · District of Columbia · Legislature Mar 14, 2025

PR 26-0082: Local Rent Supplement Program Contract No. 2025-LRSP-01A with 2151 California Associates LLC Approval Resolution of 2025

This resolution approves a 20-year long-term subsidy contract (Contract No. 2025-LRSP-01A) between the District of Columbia Housing Authority (DCHA) and 2151 California Associates LLC. It authorizes an annual subsidy of $125,400 to support three affordable housing units at The Bobbi Apartments (2151 California Street, NW) for extremely low-income residents earning 30% or less of the area median income. The contract operates under the existing Local Rent Supplement Program (LRSP), which provides housing subsidies for extremely low-income households, including the chronically homeless and individuals with disabilities. This resolution does not create new policy but formally approves a specific housing subsidy agreement.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingApproves $125,400 annual subsidy for 3 affordable housing units targeting extremely low-income residents (30% AMI) under LRSP program.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

signed · District of Columbia · Legislature Mar 14, 2025

PR 26-0102: Residential Building Permit Classification Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2025

This resolution declares an emergency to adjust property tax classification rules for commercial-to-residential conversions in Washington, D.C. It allows developers to change a property's tax classification from commercial (Class 2) to residential (Class 1A) after obtaining a building permit for residential conversion, rather than waiting until construction is 100% complete and the building is in use. This directly affects developers converting commercial properties (like office buildings) to residential use, reversing a recent policy that required full completion before tax rate changes. The change aims to support the Housing in Downtown Program by reducing tax burdens during conversion projects, which can take years to complete.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesAllows developers to switch to lower residential tax classification earlier, reducing municipal revenue during conversions and creating a tax break for commercial developers.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingEnables faster residential conversions by adjusting tax classification rules, directly advancing housing development through streamlined commercial-to-residential conversions.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

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 | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

signed · District of Columbia · Legislature Feb 28, 2025

B 26-0076: Certificate of Assurance Moratorium Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2025

This bill extends a moratorium on certificates of assurance for rent-stabilized properties in Washington D.C. It prohibits landlords from requesting these certificates and blocks the Mayor from issuing them, beginning November 2, 2020. The moratorium directly affects property owners in rent-stabilized housing who would otherwise seek these certificates to adjust rents. The law is structured as a temporary 90-day emergency measure under D.C. Home Rule Act provisions. It does not change existing rent stabilization rules but halts a specific administrative process for affected properties.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill prohibits rent adjustments for stabilized housing by blocking certificates of assurance, directly strengthening tenant protections against rent hikes in rent-stabilized properties.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

signed · District of Columbia · Legislature Feb 28, 2025

PR 26-0067: Multiyear Contract No. DHCD-2025-50 with Jubilee Housing, Inc. Approval Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2025

This bill approves a 20-year contract with Jubilee Housing, Inc. to provide 18 permanently affordable re-entry supportive housing units at 1721-1725 Kalorama Road NW (Ward 1) for returning citizens with incomes at 30% of the median family income. The contract, totaling $33.6 million over 20 years ($1.4 million in FY 2025), includes rent subsidies and supportive services for these units. The emergency resolution allows expedited approval to fast-track housing availability for this vulnerable population. It directly affects 18 households and aligns with the Reentry Housing and Services Program Act of 2021.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeFunds 18 re-entry housing units with supportive services for returning citizens, directly reducing recidivism through rehabilitation - a core criminal justice reform priority.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingApproves $33.6M contract for 18 permanently affordable housing units with rent subsidies for low-income returning citizens, directly advancing affordable housing access.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing