This bill provides a 15-year tax abatement for the 1333 M Street, SE development project (River’s Edge) in Ward 6, starting in 2029. It reduces real property taxes on the site by covering amounts exceeding $150,000 annually, but only if the developer sets aside 12% of residential units for households earning ≤60% of median income and completes specific neighborhood improvements. These include a greenway on Water Street, reconstructed bike trails, pedestrian plazas, and 52 public bicycle spaces. The tax relief directly benefits the developer (FRF Land Owner LLC) and aims to support affordable housing and public infrastructure in the Anacostia River neighborhood.
The Displacement Prevention Amendment Act of 2025 increases the maximum amount of the District's Schedule H tax credit for renters and homeowners in four specific census tracts (73.04, 74.04, 98.04, and 104) that have high poverty rates and housing cost burdens. It allows eligible residents in these areas to claim a tax credit up to twice the current maximum, helping them offset housing costs. This targeted relief primarily affects low-income households in Ward 8 - where nearly 58% of residents are rent-burdened - and other high-risk neighborhoods. The bill aims to prevent displacement by providing immediate financial stability for residents most vulnerable to eviction.
This resolution approves a 20-year contract (2025-LRSP-04A) between the District of Columbia Housing Authority (DCHA) and PBS Property Holdings, LLC to provide annual subsidies of $255,522 for eight affordable housing units at Kennedy Gardens Apartments (145 Kennedy Avenue, NW). The subsidy supports extremely low-income households (earning 30% or less of the area median income) by covering rental costs for these units under the District's Local Rent Supplement Program. The resolution authorizes the housing subsidy agreement but does not create new policy or alter existing law.
This bill (B 26-0050) reforms Washington, D.C.'s Rapid Re-Housing Program to directly affect homeless individuals and families currently in the program. It requires that participants pay no more than 30% of their income toward rent and mandates that the District assess them for permanent housing vouchers (including Targeted Affordable Housing) within six months of program entry. The bill makes case management services optional for participants and establishes new eligibility rules prioritizing those exiting Rapid Re-Housing without sufficient income to cover market-rate rent. It also defines "Targeted Affordable Housing" as long-term rental assistance for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness, with specific prioritization criteria for those transitioning from Rapid Re-Housing.
This document is a budget submission (not a legislative bill) from Mayor Muriel Bowser for Fiscal Year 2026, titled "Grow DC." It addresses a projected $1 billion revenue shortfall due to federal job losses and economic shifts by focusing on economic growth, rightsizing spending, and maintaining key services. Key provisions include $171 million for Capital One Arena improvements, $2.8 billion for DC Public Schools, $30 million for MPD hiring, and $160 million for affordable housing through the Housing Production Trust Fund. The budget aims to support DC residents, businesses, and city services while balancing revenue constraints.
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.
