This bill approves six contract modifications (M0009-M0014) for a service provider, Collaborative Solutions for Communities, to continue case management services under the District's Family Rehousing and Stabilization Program (FRSP). It authorizes $1,732,633.44 in payment for services provided during the second option year of the contract, covering short-term rental and utility assistance for homeless families. The FRSP helps families experiencing homelessness set housing and economic goals through dedicated case managers. The bill is procedural, focusing solely on contract approval and payment authorization without creating new policy.
This bill requires landlords and property owners (referred to as "providers") to maintain any rent payment plans agreed upon with eligible tenants between March 11, 2020, and July 25, 2022, due to pandemic-related financial hardship. It prohibits providers from charging fees, interest, or penalties for these plans, reporting rent as delinquent to credit bureaus, or evicting tenants who comply with the plan during the covered period. The law directly affects residential tenants and small commercial tenants (occupying less than 6,500 sq. ft.) who entered payment agreements during the pandemic, ensuring they retain lease rights and access to online/phone application processes. Landlords must approve applications demonstrating pandemic hardship and cannot deny plans based on pre-pandemic payment issues.
This bill temporarily limits annual rent increases for rent-stabilized units in Washington, D.C., for two years (through April 2025). It directly affects three groups: regular tenants (capped at 6% or inflation rate +2%, max 12% cumulative), home care providers (capped at 4%, max 8% cumulative), and elderly/disabled tenants (capped at 4% or Social Security COLA, max 8% cumulative). The key mechanism sets lower annual increase limits than standard rent adjustments, with strict cumulative caps to prevent excessive hikes. The bill applies to units occupied by these specific tenant groups and expires after 225 days of effective date.
This bill (PR 26-0126) approves six contract modifications (M0009-M0014) to a $1.73 million agreement with Collaborative Solutions for Communities for case management services under the District’s Family Rehousing and Stabilization Program. It authorizes payments for services provided to families from October 2024 through September 2025, adjusting the contract value incrementally across multiple modifications. The changes ensure continued service delivery by allowing the contractor to be paid for work exceeding $1 million within a 12-month period, as required by the District of Columbia Home Rule Act. The bill directly affects the service provider (Collaborative Solutions for Communities) and the families receiving housing support through this program.
This emergency resolution approves six contract modifications (M0008-M0013) to a $1.7 million agreement with Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington for case management services supporting families in the District’s Family Rehousing and Stabilization Program. It authorizes payment for services provided from October 2024 through September 2025, ensuring Catholic Charities can continue delivering housing assistance without interruption. The resolution is procedural, focusing solely on contract approval and payment authorization under District budget rules.
This bill approves six contract modifications (M0009-M0014) to an existing agreement with "Everyone Home DC" for case management services supporting families in the District's Family Rehousing and Stabilization Program. It extends the contract through September 30, 2025, and authorizes payment for services provided under the modifications, totaling $1,519,195.44 (exceeding $1 million, requiring Council approval under District law). The changes directly affect the Department of Human Services, the service provider (Everyone Home DC), and families receiving housing stabilization support. The legislation is procedural, ensuring payment for services already delivered and scheduled under the modified contract terms.
This bill approves six contract modifications (M0008-M0013) to a $1.69 million agreement with My Sister’s Place, Inc. for case management services supporting families in the District of Columbia’s Family Rehousing and Stabilization Program. It authorizes payment for services provided from October 2024 through September 2025, adjusting the contract value to exceed $1 million over a 12-month period. The modifications cover partial exercise of option years, payment adjustments, and final authorization for the full service period. This procedural resolution requires Council approval under District Home Rule Act rules to ensure continued funding for these services.
This bill approves five contract modifications (M0009-M0013) to an existing agreement with KBEC Group, Inc. for case management services supporting families in the District of Columbia’s Family Rehousing and Stabilization Program. It authorizes full payment for services provided under these modifications, increasing the contract value to $1.4 million for the period October 2024 through September 2025. The approval is requested as an emergency to ensure uninterrupted service delivery and compliance with District law requiring Council approval for contracts exceeding $1 million in a 12-month period. The resolution directly affects KBEC Group, Inc. and the families receiving housing support services.
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.
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)
