Housing (Community Development)

in committee · District of Columbia · Legislature Jul 17, 2026

B 26-0769: Soccer Stadium Redevelopment and Maintenance Act of 2026

This bill authorizes the redevelopment of DC United's Audi Field by allowing the team and the District to enter a public-private financing agreement for a project costing at least $620 million. The plan includes installing a climate-controlling roof, expanding seating capacity by 8,000 seats, and building ancillary housing with at least 148 affordable units. To fund the initiative, the District will contribute $300 million over five years while the team provides at least $320 million, with the goal of hosting over 100 new annual events. The legislation also establishes a new preservation fund, grants tax exemptions on excess revenue, and imposes additional sales taxes on ticket sales and certain goods sold at the stadium.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill mandates construction of at least 148 affordable housing units as part of stadium redevelopment.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Community Development

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signed · District of Columbia · Legislature Jul 3, 2026

CER 26-0169: Glen A. Staples Ceremonial Recognition Resolution of 2026

This ceremonial resolution honors Bishop Glen A. Staples, the senior pastor of The Temple of Praise in Washington, D.C., for his leadership in spiritual, educational, and community development efforts. The bill formally recognizes his work in establishing the Way of the Word Community Development Corporation and creating the "New Day" Women's Transitional Home, which provides housing and support services to women and children in Southeast D.C. Additionally, the resolution designates a specific day as "Bishop Glen A. Staples Day" to acknowledge his contributions to higher education access and economic empowerment within the District.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill honors a leader who established a community development corporation and a transitional home for women and children, directly advancing housing support services.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Community Development Property Development

signed · District of Columbia · Legislature Jul 24, 2026

PR 26-0677: PRG Wonder Plaza Properties Inc. Revenue Bonds Project Approval Resolution of 2026

This bill authorizes the District of Columbia to issue up to $375 million in tax-exempt revenue bonds to help PRG Wonder Plaza Properties Inc. finance a major redevelopment project at Howard University. The funds will be used to purchase a 1.59-acre site, renovate an existing building into a mixed-use facility with student housing, a wellness center, and retail space, and refinance previous development costs. The resolution explicitly states that these bonds are not backed by the District's general tax revenue or credit, meaning the city has no financial obligation if the project fails.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill authorizes $375M in tax-exempt revenue bonds to fund redevelopment, directly advancing fiscal management and public investment.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill funds student housing and wellness facilities at Howard University, directly supporting educational infrastructure and access.75% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill funds redevelopment into mixed-use facility with student housing, directly advancing housing supply and development.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Debt & Bonds Revenue Higher Education Community Development Property Development

in committee · District of Columbia · Legislature Mar 3, 2026

PR 26-0544: Transfer of Jurisdiction over a Portion of Lot 1008 in Square 1299, being a Portion of Reservation 357, S.O. 25-01882, Approval Resolution of 2026

This bill approves transferring jurisdiction over a 709-square-foot parcel of federally owned land (part of Reservation 357, Lot 1008 in Square 1299) from the National Park Service to the District of Columbia. It directly affects the District’s ability to manage a small public right-of-way area needed for a private redevelopment project - a vacant office building being converted to multifamily housing with ground-floor educational space. The transfer enables necessary building permits by providing access (ingress/egress) to the development, with the developer responsible for maintaining the land as public greenspace. This is a procedural administrative transfer with no new policy or cost to the District.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingEnables multifamily housing redevelopment by transferring land for building permits, directly advancing housing development.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Community Development Property Development

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signed · District of Columbia · Legislature Jan 2, 2026

B 26-0504: Modification Nos. M0014 and M0015 to Contract No. CW100401 with Wheeler Creek Estates Community Development Corporation Approval and Payment Authorization Emergency Act of 2025

This bill approves two contract modifications (M0014 and M0015) for a housing program with Wheeler Creek Estates Community Development Corporation. It authorizes up to $1,066,327.04 in payments for services already provided and to be provided under the "Permanent Supportive Housing III" program during option period three (July 2025-June 2026). The program provides case management, utility assistance, and financial aid to chronically homeless individuals and families to help them secure stable housing and achieve self-sufficiency. The bill directly affects residents served by this program and the community development corporation managing it.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingFunds Permanent Supportive Housing III program providing case management and aid to chronically homeless individuals, directly advancing affordable housing access through $1.07M payment authorization.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Community Development Homelessness Property Development

signed · District of Columbia · Legislature Dec 12, 2025

PR 26-0415: Modification Nos. M0014 and M0015 to Contract No. CW100401 with Wheeler Creek Estates Community Development Corporation Approval and Payment Authorization Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2025

This bill is a procedural emergency resolution approving two contract modifications ($M0014 and $M0015) to an existing agreement with Wheeler Creek Estates Community Development Corporation. It authorizes payment of $1,066,327.04 to fund the remainder of the third option year for their Permanent Supportive Housing III program, which provides case management and financial assistance. The resolution is classified as an emergency to ensure continued service delivery without interruption, as the contract value exceeds $1 million requiring Council approval under D.C. Home Rule Act.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingFunds Permanent Supportive Housing III program ($1.07M) for case management/financial assistance, ensuring continued service delivery per emergency resolution.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Community Development Homelessness Property Development

signed · District of Columbia · Legislature Feb 14, 2025

PR 26-0056: Transfer of Jurisdiction Over the Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium Campus Emergency Approval Resolution of 2025

This bill approves the transfer of jurisdiction over the Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium Campus (approximately 177 acres) from the National Park Service to the District of Columbia. The transfer is required by the federal D.C. Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium Campus Revitalization Act (approved January 6, 2025), which mandates completion within 180 days. This resolution allows the District to control the waterfront property for redevelopment, including housing, jobs, parks, and recreational facilities along the Anacostia riverfront. The District already leases the land from the National Park Service, and this transfer enables expanded uses permitted by federal law.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingEnables redevelopment including housing on 177-acre campus, facilitating future housing development as part of revitalization.80% confidence

Sub-Topics Community Development

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

Sub-Topics Community Development Homelessness Property Development

signed · District of Columbia · Legislature Oct 1, 2025

B 26-0053: Vacant to Vibrant to Amendment Act of 2025

This bill creates several programs to address vacant and blighted properties in Washington, D.C. It requires the Department of Aging and Community Living to develop a "tangled title" information sheet for heirs inheriting property, which funeral homes must provide to survivors within five days of a death. The bill also establishes tax credits and abatements for renovating Class 3 and 4 properties (typically residential or commercial buildings), creates a single-family home rehabilitation program, and allows payment plans for delinquent real property taxes. These provisions directly affect property owners, heirs, and funeral service providers by streamlining property transfers, reducing blight, and incentivizing rehabilitation of underused buildings.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes tax credits/abatements for property renovation, directly providing tax relief to property owners and incentivizing fiscal investment in housing rehabilitation.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingCreates tax credits for rehabilitating residential properties and establishes single-family home rehabilitation program, directly advancing housing development and affordability.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Community Development

signed · District of Columbia · Legislature Jun 27, 2025

PR 26-0225: Georgia Avenue Acquisition Authority Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2025

This resolution declares an emergency to authorize the District of Columbia to immediately acquire six specific properties (Lots 809, 840, 841, 842, 843, and 848) on Georgia Avenue in Square 2937. These properties are currently underutilized, facing foreclosure, and at risk of becoming blighted, with the District aiming to redevelop them for neighborhood revitalization adjacent to a District-owned fire station (Engine 22). The emergency declaration bypasses standard legislative procedures to expedite acquisition and prevent further decline. The resolution takes effect immediately upon Council adoption.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingAcquires blighted properties for redevelopment to prevent deterioration and enable neighborhood revitalization, advancing housing development goals.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Community Development Mortgages