District of ColumbiaTemporary D.C. law leaves units whose providers receive Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program credits outside rent stabilization
For its 225-day term, the temporary D.C. law leaves a rental unit outside rent stabilization if its provider receives Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program credits for that unit.
What it does
D.C. rent stabilization does not cover rental units whose providers receive Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program credits for those units. The temporary law lasts 225 days.
Argument forDuring the law’s 225-day term, providers receiving Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program credits for a unit could have more room to adjust its rent.
Argument againstDuring the law’s 225-day term, renters in units whose providers receive Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program credits for them might face larger increases without rent stabilization.
More detail
D.C. rent stabilization does not cover a rental unit when its provider receives Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program credits for it. The law took effect after mayoral approval and a 30-day congressional review period. It expires 225 days after taking effect.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
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History
- 2026
- Jan 23Law L26-0072, Effective from Dec 31, 2025 Published in DC Register Vol 73 and Page 000605, Expires on Aug 13, 2026Latest
- 2025
- Nov 21Act A26-0189 Published in DC Register Vol 72 and Page 012864
- Nov 17Transmitted to CongressMinor
- Nov 10Returned from Mayor
- Nov 10Signed by the Mayor and Enacted with Act Number A26-0189Became Law
- Oct 28Transmitted to Mayor, Response Due on Nov 12, 2025To Governor
- Oct 21Final Reading, CCMinor
- Vote recorded Final Reading, CC. Result: pass.Legislature
- Oct 10Notice of Intent to Act on B26-0377 Published in the District of Columbia Register
- Oct 7First ReadingMinor
- Vote recorded First Reading. Result: pass.Legislature
- Oct 7Retained by the Council
- Oct 2B26-0377 Introduced by Councilmember R. White at Office of the SecretaryIntroduced
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