The Housing Production Omnibus Amendment Act of 2026 replaces the District of Columbia's Housing Production Trust Fund with a new Housing Opportunity Fund, organized into five dedicated funding streams: building new housing, subsidizing deeply affordable units, preserving existing affordable housing, supporting tenant purchases of buildings, and using public land for housing development. Key provisions include allowing the District's retirement funds to invest in local housing projects, giving the government more authority to acquire land in high-need areas, and creating a revolving loan fund to quickly finance projects on public land. The bill also sets minimum affordability periods for housing units supported by the fund and updates tenant purchase programs to help residents buy their buildings. This legislation directly affects D.C. residents seeking affordable housing, developers, and tenant groups by restructuring how housing funds are managed and distributed.
This bill (B 26-0543) gives affordable housing developers in high-cost areas discounted access to the Department of Buildings' Accelerated Plan Review program, speeding up permit approvals. It directly affects projects seeking to build or renovate income-restricted housing in neighborhoods like Capitol Hill, Near Northwest, and Rock Creek West, where affordable units are scarce. The key mechanism is waiving standard fees for these projects to fast-track reviews, addressing delays that hinder construction on "razor-thin margins." This aims to increase affordable housing supply in areas where only 54% of units built since 2015 have been located, helping meet the city's goal of 15% affordability citywide by 2050.
The Powering Local Utility Guidance in Housing Act of 2025 (PLUG in Housing Act) helps affordable housing developers navigate utility approval processes during construction. It directs the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) to create a "housing utility readiness team" that provides three key services: (1) administrative assistance to coordinate utility inspections, (2) access to technical consultants to prevent design issues, and (3) coordination to integrate utility permitting data into government tracking systems. This directly affects developers of affordable housing projects, particularly in high-cost areas where utility delays have caused costly project pauses or redesigns. The bill aims to streamline the permitting process by reducing administrative hurdles with utility companies, without changing utility regulations themselves.
This bill requires the Mayor to set 5-year housing production and affordable housing targets for each of DC's 10 Planning Areas (neighborhood groupings used for planning), updating them every five years. The Mayor must track progress quarterly via a public dashboard showing unit counts and affordability levels, distinguishing new construction from preserved units. If a Planning Area misses its target, an independent evaluator must identify barriers and propose solutions within 120 days. It builds on DC's previous 36,000-unit housing goal (met ahead of schedule but unevenly across neighborhoods) to ensure equitable housing contributions citywide.
This bill approves the transfer of a long-term rental subsidy contract for 14 affordable housing units at the Mozart Apartments (1630 Fuller Street, NW) from Jubilee Housing Limited Partnership to its affiliate Jubilee ADMO Apartments LP, extending the contract by 20 years until 2046. The contract subsidizes rents for extremely low-income residents (earning 0-30% of area median income), including the chronically homeless, elderly, and people with disabilities, as part of the District's Local Rent Supplement Program. The extension allows Jubilee ADMO to secure long-term financing for a moderate rehabilitation of the building while maintaining affordability for current residents. The transfer is permitted under District law without new competitive bidding because Jubilee ADMO is an affiliate of the current owner.
The Renter Tax Credit Expansion Amendment Act of 2025 creates a standalone tax credit for District of Columbia renters, separate from the existing homeowner credit. It ties the credit amount to local housing costs using Small Area Fair Market Rents (instead of the Consumer Price Index), expands eligibility to include unhoused individuals and those in temporary housing, and allows renters with credits over $1,200 to receive monthly payments. The bill sets income eligibility at 60% of the Area Median Income, directly benefiting low-income renters - particularly Black and Hispanic renters - who spend over 30% of their income on housing. This policy change aims to increase housing affordability and financial stability for District residents facing severe rent burdens.
This bill grants a 48-month extension to SOME, Inc. (the owner of 4111 Kansas Avenue NW) to meet nonprofit workforce housing certification requirements under District law. It also forgives and refunds all real property taxes assessed on that property from May 21, 2022, through the end of the 48-month extension period. The bill directly affects only this specific property and owner, providing relief from both recertification timelines and past tax liabilities. It does not create new policy or affect other properties.
This bill temporarily restructures the District of Columbia Housing Authority (DCHA) by replacing its Board of Commissioners with a new 9-member "Stabilization and Reform Board" for 2025. The board requires specific expertise (e.g., affordable housing finance, federal regulations, resident experience) and mandates actions to reform DCHA operations, directly affecting DCHA’s 50,000+ public housing residents and its management. Key mechanisms include defining the board’s composition, requiring resident and voucher holder representation, and specifying that the Mayor appoints members with Council approval. The bill is temporary, sunsetting after 2025, and focuses on governance changes to revitalize DCHA without altering existing housing laws.
This bill creates a temporary "Stabilization and Reform Board" to govern the District of Columbia Housing Authority (DCHA), replacing its previous governing board. The new board requires 9 voting members with specific expertise (including housing development, affordable housing, federal regulations, and resident/voucher holder perspectives) and includes non-voting members from key city offices. It directly affects DCHA operations and the 50,000+ residents living in DCHA-managed housing by mandating the board to take specific actions to reform and revitalize the agency. The bill establishes this structure as an emergency measure to address DCHA's operational challenges.
This bill clarifies that rental units participating in the Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program are exempt from the District of Columbia's Rent Stabilization Program. It amends the Rental Housing Act to explicitly include LIHTC units in the exemption, removing ambiguity about their status. This directly affects landlords who receive LIHTC tax credits, ensuring these units are not subject to rent stabilization rules. The change is retroactive to the existing law but takes effect immediately as an emergency measure, remaining valid for 90 days.
